Just a little over a month ago I turned 30 years old. Since my birthday I have been thinking a lot about the things about myself that I didn't always like. Things that I have not only come to terms with, but have learned to love.
-My Curves- I have been a curvy girl for pretty much as long as I can remember. While I have gone up and down a bit on my weight I never lost my curves. There was a time when I didn't really like having such large breasts and wide hips, but now I love my body.
-My long nose- I was blessed with the Matthews (my maiden name) nose. By that I mean a big nose. For most of my life I hated it, and was saving for awhile to have a nose job. I do not really know when my feelings changed, but over time I realized that I didn't hate it anymore. There are still occasional times when I see my nose in pictures and I think it's too big, but I know I would never change it. It is simply part of what makes me me, and if I were to change it then I am not sure that I would still feel that I looked like me. I hope that last line makes sense to other people and not just me!
-My pale skin- I have a VERY fair complexion. Just look at the header for this blog. That is what I look like all the time. I never let myself get a sunburn. Part of that is vanity I do not want to look old before my time, but I also am at high risk for skin cancer. Even more than I do not want to look old I want to do as much as I can to prevent skin cancer.
-My Hair- I have very unmanagible hair. I go in and out of liking it all the time. Right now I don't like it much because I cut it short. My hair is very thick and curly, but most of the time its just frizzy. The frizziness got on my nerves for a long time, and I would flat iron it like crazy. Now I just accept it for what it is, and most of the time I like it. I can do a lot with it, and it holds curl really well. Also I don't have such greasy hair that it has to be washed everyday. That is a definite plus.
*I had planned on having some pictures to post with this, but due to some rainy weather I have not been able to take them. Some pics should follow soon.*
awww i have a long nose and pale skin too. it's fun!! why are you at high risk for skin cancer?
ReplyDeleteI haven't read your latest entry yet but I will later so I thought I'd comment on this one in response to what you left me.
ReplyDeleteAtlantic City - I've only been there once and it was empty even though it was the summer! It used to be a hip hoppin' place but ever since the casinos were built all throughout that city, it is just infested with crime, forced prostitution/human trafficking (constantly read news about that there), and gambling. Honestly, I don't recommend it. I recommend Cape May which is closer to Virginia. Cape May is about 3 hours from where I live (since I'm in the top area of NJ, but my best friend lives in Cape May - Lynsie - she's the co-owner of Ruby-Eyed Okapi and it is much better in terms of the view, the things to do, etc). Atlantic City is an hour and a half away from me. but yeah I went there and it was awful.
Wildwood is a commonly great area that people vacation at though which is about 15 minutes north of Cape May too. I haven't ever been there, but my whole life when I hear of people "going on vacation down the shore" . . .they all go to Wildwood! Lynsie goes there all the time and loves it too.
Let me know if you want more information on Cape May and Wildwood, but really. . .Atlantic City is the pits.