People are beautiful.  I love people watching and taking in the beauty of every day life and the tiny differences in each human that make them unique.  It’s such a good thing to appreciate the beauty in other people, but you have to appreciate the beauty in yourself too.

When I looked in a mirror, I used to always see a pretty plain, normal looking person, but I’m beautiful too.  The older I get, the more comfortable I feel.  There are features that have been passed down to me from my parents, my aunts, my grandmothers and their mothers.  My hair, my figure, my loud voice.  I am grateful for those things that make me unique.

I have no idea how to wear makeup and I struggle with hair that isn’t a top knot, but I own it and feel comfortable.  I love when my hair looks more red than blond.  I love the way that my hair air dries with natural waves.  I love the color of my eyes which is best described as hazel.

I finally embrace the fact that I will need glasses/contacts forever.  I love that I get freckles on my shoulders & arms.  My finger nails grow really fast and really strong and so does my hair (and no, I’m not taking prenatal vitamins.)  I have really long toes (fingers if you will) and I love them.  

Embrace it all.  You are who you are and as soon as you love that person, you will find yourself in a happier and easier place.  Be your own kind of amazing – you know, like my shirt says.

Happy Monday.  Love yourself, love your week and go love some other people.  I’m heading home from Nashville today so I’m probably pouting a little bit, but I’ll get over it.  Also, watch this video, because it is beautiful and these women are amazing.

Linking up with The Florkens – one of the most beautiful couples I know 🙂