Feeling Pretty

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.