You make me feel Naked.
My guard breaks free as if you were stripping me down.
No regrets, just love. I know that this is why I have waited.
My personality feels free just the way my silhouette feels when I’m with you.
No worries at all, you’re the one I wanna stick to.
I rather feel Naked and free than to feel clothed with self-doubt.
You make me feel Naked.
-Dee
There is such an obsession over what the ideal woman body figure should look like. But why!? Either you are too skinny, too fat and if you’re in between then girl, you better tone it up. UNDER CONSTRUCTION. That is what the woman body is, I mean it can also be for men, but I’m focusing on women right now. Do you notice that most ads from the media are targeted at women? The media has a great way of delivering messages whether it is through ads, commercial, magazines and even in social media which leads to targeting a wide range of an audience. Those who are considered to be skinny also struggle because now they are being used as the stereotype and in reality, some of them are trying to gain weight. Trust me, I know some women who try to gain weight and I know some who are trying to lose weight; the struggle is practically the same. Now, have you heard of the thigh gap?
You would have to lose and EXCESSIVE amount of weight so that there would be an actual gap between your thighs. This is supposed to be “sexy”. Well, at least Beyoncé agrees that the thigh gap isn’t a problem…. but what if social media didn’t exist? How do you think things would be? Because I know that the media sure has a way of trying to put different ideals in our head and not just about weight; the list goes on. This is just an example and some thinking that I was doing earlier. I think where I am trying to get with this is that everyone is different shapes and sizes and it should be embraced. I hate hearing stories of women trying to lose weight or “be fit” and end up with some type of eating disorder. I personally have been struggling with weight and I try to be as positive as possible. I’ve had crazy thoughts run through my head at times, but I remember that patience is key. I just feel like there is this constant pressure with the way society has been built and delivering certain messages. Anywho, I am done ranting….for now.
You know what’s nice? When someone appreciates your presence. Today before going to work, I stopped by the convinient store around the corner from my house to buy some water. You should be infromed that I haven’t stopped by there in a little while. When the owner saw me, her face lit up with joy and asked me where I’ve been all this time! I couldn’t help, but to laugh….It was a good and comforting laugh. She thought I had moved and that’s why I haven’t been to the store in a long time. But as I walked out of the door I remembered that I never got her name after all this time. I turned around and asked her what her name was and she asked for mine. The feeling of appreciation felt mutual. I thought it was awesome becasue you never know who you truly looks forward to seeing you or who actually admires your presence in a room. Share your smile with people and show them a sense of appreciation; it goes a long way.
Inspired by Mina; the store owner.
-Dee
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