Thanks Giving

I've always known that I've lead a pretty lucky life. One with a plethora of opportunities, loving friends and family, and so much more. I've had my share of lows, times of struggle, and shed more tears than I can count. But I've ALWAYS had something to be thankful for.

I've been lucky enough to have a roof over my head. To have food to eat, and clean water. To have clothes to keep me warm, and a bed to sleep on. My basic needs have always been met; I am truly thankful for that.

People often give thanks for the good things in their lives, but rarely take the time to give thanks for the bad.

I am thankful for every time I've felt hopeless. I'm thankful for each and every physical scar. I'm thankful for every time I cried because the sadness I felt couldn't be contained. I'm thankful for every time I've been rejected. I'm thankful for all the times I looked in the mirror and believed every bad comment that has been said about me.

Why am I thankful for all of these lows? Because each time I struggled in life, it made me stronger.

And for that, I could not give enough thanks.

You're Worth It

Every morning before work, I watch videos on youtube while I do my make up. It's the easiest way for me to keep up with the youtube world. Friday morning was same a usual. I saw that Cimorelli had a new song up and clicked on it ready to listen to another catchy pop tune. What I got was this amazingly moving song about self worth that captivated me and put tears in my eyes. The raw emotions and encouraging lyrics made me want to share it with as many people as possible. 

If you know me at all, you probably know that I've struggled with body image and self worth since before I can remember. I've never been close to any definition of skinny, and was convinced by society and peers that I was worthless. My closest friends have seen a change within me over the last year or so when it comes to my self confidence. I have grown to love myself and my body. It's not perfect, and neither am I, but I have learned to embrace the imperfections and stop letting it define me. Because even with my scars and flaws, I am worth it.