Positive Body Image thread

blueerica · 02-15-2008, 09:43 AM

I like the color of my eyes. Depending on what I wear, they sometimes take on a mustard yellow. The first time I'd heard it, I was shocked. It was a drunk guy at the bar I worked at who slurred it at me, but sure enough I went into the bathroom and that dress made my eyes look yellow. Been happy with them ever since.

Though some areas have been marred with skin issues, which I do a damn fine job of maintaining, I have very soft skin. Oddly enough, so does my boyfriend.

Though I know he doesn't think he does.

I have never had braces. My teeth aren't absolutely perfectly straight, but they're pretty close and I think they give me a great smile.

Though I color my hair to hide the gray, and I've gone everywhere from purple streaks to my naturally reddish brown color, no matter what cut I get, my hair is easy to manage. Though my hair is wild, if I just let it do what it wants to do that day, it'll look just fine.

Though they are currently healing from some scarring, I like the shape of my calves. They're not fatty, just super muscular. So muscular that most zip-up boots won't fit... but muscular in such a way that lace up knee highs look way f*cking sexy on me.

I consistently weighed a LOT more than what my various sizes would even dictate, so it's not really fat, it's muscle... so I shouldn't get too down on myself. (On the other hand, it's the weight that's killing my knee right now..

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And I know these aren't body image issues but:

I get along with just about everyone and I've made some fantastic friendships happen in my life, many of them right here.

I am really smart, even when I'm feeling super-stupid.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-15-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

... but muscular in such a way that lace up knee highs look way f*cking sexy on me.

That's a pretty wild claim. A claim like that requires proof. Photographic proof.

blueerica · 02-15-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

That's a pretty wild claim. A claim like that requires proof. Photographic proof.

Well, I almost bought myself some lace up boots, but alas, I changed my mind. That photographic proof will have to wait until I can find a decent pair again. I had a dream about shoe shopping last night... maybe it was a sign.

alphabassettgrrl · 02-15-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

Well, I almost bought myself some lace up boots, but alas, I changed my mind. That photographic proof will have to wait until I can find a decent pair again. I had a dream about shoe shopping last night... maybe it was a sign.

Definitely a sign that you need to go get some of them boots.

You live in Utah now, you can justify boots, right?

02-15-2008, 09:43 AM	#1
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I like the color of my eyes. Depending on what I wear, they sometimes take on a mustard yellow. The first time I'd heard it, I was shocked. It was a drunk guy at the bar I worked at who slurred it at me, but sure enough I went into the bathroom and that dress made my eyes look yellow. Been happy with them ever since. Though some areas have been marred with skin issues, which I do a damn fine job of maintaining, I have very soft skin. Oddly enough, so does my boyfriend. Though I know he doesn't think he does. I have never had braces. My teeth aren't absolutely perfectly straight, but they're pretty close and I think they give me a great smile. Though I color my hair to hide the gray, and I've gone everywhere from purple streaks to my naturally reddish brown color, no matter what cut I get, my hair is easy to manage. Though my hair is wild, if I just let it do what it wants to do that day, it'll look just fine. Though they are currently healing from some scarring, I like the shape of my calves. They're not fatty, just super muscular. So muscular that most zip-up boots won't fit... but muscular in such a way that lace up knee highs look way f*cking sexy on me. I consistently weighed a LOT more than what my various sizes would even dictate, so it's not really fat, it's muscle... so I shouldn't get too down on myself. (On the other hand, it's the weight that's killing my knee right now.. ) And I know these aren't body image issues but: I get along with just about everyone and I've made some fantastic friendships happen in my life, many of them right here. I am really smart, even when I'm feeling super-stupid. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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