Sunday, September 29, 2013

To Love Again

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I have been intimidated to do this post for the past, nearly two, years since I first began blogging.  How many of you out there feel insecure about something that makes up who you are?  If you don't, please feel free to stop reading now.  However, if you don't feel this way, I can ASSURE you, AT LEAST one of your friends feels this way or has in the past.  

"It's time to learn to love yourself again!"

For some people it may be their lack of intelligence, their laugh, their smile, their fear of failure, their fear of being loved.  I am referring to the thing that makes each of us insecure. Correction: I am referring to the thing that we feel makes us unworthy. You as an individual may see this as something that makes you inferior, or a window for judgement from others, however, as I have said before, we need to remind ourselves how important it is to strive to reach YOUR POTENTIAL! Not the potential of the girl sitting next to you.  

For me, I find it hard to appreciate myself  and I find it hard to appreciate my body.  I display my top insecurities in this post and I want to encourage you to do the same on your blog, if you have one, then share it with me.  How many of you have ever just...let me see... felt like you were trapped in your body and it was holding you back?  Or have you felt embarrassed of a certain part of your body?  Or have you felt that you would be better at something, for me it was dance, if you had a body like the girl standing next to you, or if you are a blogger, the blog next door?  I danced almost my entire life, and my body didn't fit the standards of ballerinas.  Even now, I have many moments every day where I feel upset at myself for having a body that could not reach ballet standards.  Unfortunately, so many times I look at myself and am blinded by my flaws, however, now that I am doing a different sport, I am beginning to appreciate the body type I have been given by God. As far as appreciation, I find it so hard to accept compliments.  I can fake a thank you, but honestly, I find it embarrassing most of the time when people thank me, because I feel like what I do for others is expected from me.  I dislike faking "thank yous" and smiles of gratitude when on the inside, I don't even thank myself for what I am doing.  

"I am not sure when these insecurities began, 
and I am not sure when they will end, 
or if they will end anytime soon, 
however, I do know that I am not alone."  

Know that you too are beautiful.  I am learning to accept my God-given beauty and am reminding myself that I am wonderfully made.  Even if we may struggle daily to love our minds, smiles, bodies, faces, and laughs, it is important to know that we need to love the package God has placed us in. Be sure to check out this short little Bible study:  It's Vital to Love Yourself!  What are your insecurities?


 "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: 
marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."



Con Amor y Besitos,
Christine


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Monday, September 16, 2013

Mickey Mouse, Go One More

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Thinking you are doing your best, but in the back of your head, knowing that you can push a little harder is where I'm at.

Seeing the results and realizing that pushing yourself a little harder would have made a difference is what I realize.

Going back to the drawing board is what I shall do.  Next time I will ration my time and do my absolute best.  When being evaluated, give it your all, and in the end, you can walk away knowing that going that extra length made the dormant impossible, possible.

Go One More and Give God The Glory!

Go for it,
Christine



P.S. This is a song from high school my friend Rachel first introduced me to.
I was reminded of the chorus this week. :) Thanks Rachel for helping me push myself!

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Two Little Birdies


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As the sun sets two little birds went out for an evening soar.  As they flew above the main street they decided to take a few moments to check out the happenings of the evening.  Once they landed on the sidewalk by the shops the two little birds approached a storefront's window.

The first little birdie looked at herself in the reflection and saw all that she wanted to become.  She saw what she was doing every day and envisioned herself in the place she had set for her future.  This little bird was always looking forward optimistically, and trying her best in every flight venture set before her.  Most of these ventures had to do with collecting twigs to build nests for her other bird friends, and she was very good at fulfilling her place in the flock.  Her duties brought her joy, and to the other birds she seemed so very carefree and blithe.  Even once, when she broke her wing she took just a few moments to regain strength before galavanting on in search of twigs.  Many of the other birdies appreciated her assiduous spirits and many could not understand how she never seemed to take a break.  But the whole flock knew that regardless of the day, this little birdie was here to stay.

The second little birdie was the runt of the flock. As she looked at her reflection she saw what she was and thought about her little life.  She could never quite make her nests as well or as fast as most other birds.  Because of this, she always felt one step behind.  But while she would finish her nest and the other birdies would leave to soar in the sky, this little birdie would sing to herself.   Oh would she sing.  Her melodies could warm the crisp fall air or turn an autumn leaf green.  Not many were able to hear her melodies, though; this was because they had always finished building their nests before her.  When this little birdie would realize she was left alone, she would hop a few branches higher to see if all the other birdies had truly finished.  Upon the realization that they had, she would begin her songs, once again, as she finished up her nest.  Her songs would keep her company, her songs would bring her joy, her songs would tell her that everything was all right.  Only the birds that were the slowest were able to hear and take enjoyment from her songs.  So even though this small group of birdie friends were the slowest of the flock, and missed out on the happenings of the fast birdies, they were full of  joy and enjoyed every moment as they placed each twig in the nest.

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A loud smack sound followed by a thud on the ground alerted these two birdies that humans were close.  These two birdies took a last look at their reflection, but only one reflection was seen.   In disappointment, the one birdie prepared for flight, spread  her wings, looked into the sky and headed home to her nest.



Written By,
Christine


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