It's the month for love. Yes, another big Hallmark Holiday, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. It’s no secret that I am not big on commercial holidays, but in the words of the late, great Teddy Pendergrass, "It's so good loving somebody, when somebody loves you back". The single woman's anthem of 2009 was Beyonce’s, "All the single ladies, get your hands up". This is a time to remember that whether you are in-love, single, or both, you must love yourself first, in order to truly be happy.
I have to get creative with ways to love my ever changing appearance. Last summer, I was Neapolitan flavored like the ice cream. This summer, who knows what I will be. Right now I love my polka dots. I have some new white spots that are appearing in almost perfect little circles. I have yet to forget that I have Vitiligo, but sometimes I do forget that it is not who I am, it is simply a part of me.
I like to share funny little anecdotes from life. I was at a party recently talking to a group of people. A man from the group asks “What is that on your hands?” I am all ready to give him the spill about my skin disorder, Vitiligo. I have become very comfortable sharing information about my “vit”. Then he says, look at that diamond on your hand, “That man must really love you”. I think to myself, yes he does. The point is my life is not always about my “vit”. Most of the time, it’s just about me. In that moment, I wasn’t in a corner hiding my spots, I was in the party socializing, having a good time…living.
For two years, I stopped wearing bracelets or rings, and absolutely no color on my nails. I didn’t want to bring any unnecessary attention to my multi-colored hands. Now, I like experimenting with nail color, and my engagement ring is my favorite accessory. LOVE YOURSELF LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. Show off those curves, girls. Yes, your butt looks big in those jeans. Hello, JLo and KimK (nicknames for two Hollywood celebrities) have made a fortune on their big assets. Men, love it!
Whatever you think your issue is, love it anyway. I guarantee if you do that, he will too. He probably already does, but you haven’t given him a chance to express it because you cover it up.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
When Somebody Loves You Back - Teddy Pendergrass
3 comments:
girl you have it going on thinks for makeing me think you are so right every person should learn to love them selves.
Hey, Mosaic,
That a girl! keep that positive thing going! I love it. You ar so right. As the latteddy say,"When somebody loves you, Love them back.
I can testify to those big assets, My man loves the,
Take care.
anomymous
Thank you to you both. Your positive feedback fuels my soul!
Special "shout out" to Mrs. TD, I couldn't do it without you and to Mrs. W, who always takes time to check in on me.
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