Good Morning!
With the S.A.D (Single Awareness Day) holiday approaching - many people will tend to dwell on the lack of love in their lives , all without realizing just how much love they really have in their lives. This year, I'm showing love to myself, because loving myself is where it all starts. The confidence, the clothes, everything starts with the reflection in the mirror. It can't be expressed enough that love starts within, so here's to a Happy Valentine's Day to my Body... Love you!!
Dear My Beautiful Size 18 Body,
I am absolutely in love with you.
I know there have been times when I haven't treated you with the respect that you deserve, I didn't understand why you would refuse to look like my friends, I didn't see the joy in being unique, in being me. I got upset with you when guys didn't like me, when they didn't want to dance with me - instead of realizing that it was their ignorance and not you - my lovely, beautiful curves. I know my body may be the basis for ridicule in other eyes but my body is the one that carries me, nurtures me and gives me the power to get through each and every day.
To my belly, thanks for making me soft, for giving my hands something to rest on as I watch TV. I may not be able to wear a belly shirt or bikini without sideeye glances but I love you regardless.
I love you breasts, thank you for NEVER having to make me stuff my bra. You came early and became the object of many a junior high schooler's affection, you crack me up at the fact that you have the ability to have a conversation with folks without them even saying hello to me! (the awkward moments crack me up!) We had some issues because my bras cost an arm and a leg, but I love you still, thanks for the free drinks!
My derriere... oh how I adore you. I am just realizing that you are full and round when I could have sworn you were flat, and now we have a whole new relationship. You BRING IT when I wear jeans, so it's only right that I wear clothes to complement you instead of act like you don't exist. Thighs, thank you holding me up- keeping me strong and for making me look good in everything!
love what's staring back at you, you're all you've got!
Muffin Top, we're in a constant fight because you make my t-shirts ride up and sometimes you just don't work! However, you are where I see the joy in my nephew's eyes when he hugs me because that's all he can reach- his happiness means more to me than any t-shirt.
I apologize for not dressing you in clothes that didn't work with you- because you deserve only the best. I love you MonifC, Hips & Curves, Abby Z,Lane Bryant, Tadashi, B&Lu, Town Shop, Jimmy Choo, Carlos Santana and all my other friends in my closet- because you fit me like a glove and are the armor that adorns this fashion warrior as she faces the world.
I've always liked you, but I had a problem TRULY loving you because I was too caught up in what others thought of you. Ironic how I truly focused on YOU and fell madly in love at a time in my life when I was questioning what love with another truly meant. Regardless of what the mainstream media tries to tell me , I know that there is nothing wrong with you and that my curves are more than just the latest trend - they will always be SEXY, CHIC and IN STYLE.
I promise to always take care of you; giving you all that you need and indulging you in the things you may want. I vow to never disrespect you or put you in a position that comprises all that you mean to me. I can never go back to envying & wishing to be someone I'm not - I love you and wouldn't trade you for anything or anyone.
MUAH, Happy Valentine's Day!!
If you had to write a love letter to yourself, how would it go? Sound off :)
~Luvin' My Curves