How I learned to feel pretty being me:
I accepted me. This is my body. This is who I am. I can change it,
but it takes time and work and discipline. I can change it, but not NOW. I have
to feel pretty being me for now, until changes happen. Until I can feel even
prettier. At this minute, I know I am pretty. When I lose those 45-75 extra
pounds I carry proudly, I will still know I am pretty.
I invested money on me. I went shopping. I bought clothes that make
me feel pretty. They fit me well. I went to shops that carry clothes in the
right size; I am not ashamed to be plus sized. I went to many different shops. I didn't settle on clothes.
I went to the salon. I got THE hair cut. I feel good about my hair.
I decided to listen. People have told me before that I was pretty
or sexy or beautiful. Did I listen? Nooooo. I chose to think they were just
being overly polite. I chose to think they were lying. I chose wrong. Now, I choose
to believe that I am what they tell me. I choose to listen when people
compliment me. I made the choice to listen. Oh my, it was a good choice.
These are the things I did so that I feel pretty.
