In my high school/college years, I actually had major amounts of confidence issues because in my group of friends I was always "the chunky girl". Somewhere along the line, I picked up enough confidence to believe I was adorable, and I went that route. No sense in trying to put lipstick on a pig right? I actively sought the "adorable" title instead of trying to win the "hot" or "beautiful" pageant.
I look back now, and wish I could have really looked at myself for who I was. Not comparing to who was 10 sizes smaller than me, because with my genetics and my body type I'm never going to be those girls. Never. I accept that now and just long to be healthy.
That girl 8 years ago, was hot.
...but I didn't see it.
She was thin and fit.
...weighed 145, walked miles every day, and dancing every weekend.
She was vibrant and funny and happy and smart.
...Deans list every semester, graduated with honors.
So...Why didn't I see that then?
It is a shame that we constantly berate ourselves trying to be someone else, when we just need to accept who we are. You are YOU. You can't change it. You can't be sad about it. You have to make the best of what you are given and see yourself for what you are.
...and by that I mean, you are whatever you WANT to be.
If you want to be HOT don't let yourself down by settling for "adorable".
If you want to be adorable, hey! Rock that, too.
Just don't sell yourself short, because life will pass you by then all you have to look back on is the missed opportunities to be a better you.
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