my favorite questoin

     You know those random get to know you questions that people like to ask? They stress me out. I don't usually feel like my answer is wholly honest, which is generally because I haven't  had time to think it over. I always think of the most brilliant answers...10 minutes after I finish answering, so that's useless. But, a few years ago in a "get to know you"-esq conversation someone asked me a question that I found fascinating. It is now my favorite question to throw out in these "get to know you" rounds, and I am always excited to hear peoples answer, or even just their reaction to the question. Ok, ok you probably want to know what the question is now...

     What are your three favorite physical features about yourself? 

     Maybe it seems silly, but I am firm believer that everyone should be able to look in the mirror and see three things about themselves that are rockin'. all the time. Some people think that this question is shallow or vain, but there is nothing wrong with a healthy body image. If we can talk about what we find physically attractive in other people, shouldn't we first know what is physically attractive about ourselves? I always feel like I learn a lot about people when they answer this question, and sometimes I discover something beautiful that I wouldn't of expected. Some people are partial to their facial features, some a body that they have worked hard to get, and some see things classically viewed as flaws, as some of their greatest assets (and I always love that, because I am all about embracing your quirks).

     I can generally tell something about people from the time that they take to answer. Some instantly know (I do...but, that's because if you are going to ask a question you better be ready to answer it, and I've asked the question a few times. I was hesitant the first time I was asked, but I feel pretty solid in my answer now), and some you have to prod in the right direction, but everybody (even if they need a little help coming up with their answer) should be happy with at least three things. Don't ya think? 

     When I decided that this was what I wanted to post about I was questioning if I should include my answer, and I decided that I would, not to seem like I think I'm the shiz (cause I don't, I actually think I am the most awkward person I know), but because like I said, I am all about embracing your beauty. So, here we go...(in no particular order)

     1. My hair. The last time I can remember it being short was when I had it cut up to my chin in kindergarten. Ever since then I have let it grow out. My hair reached its all time longest length last year when I neglected to cut it for a year and it reached down to my lower back even when wavy. It became a little too much to deal with at that point (even though I'm not gunna lie I loved it) and it is now a respectable rib-cage length (so yeah it's still really long I guess). 

     2. My size. I am 5'2", can't shop at some stores because they don't have petite sections, and I have to do some climbing if I want to reach anything on the top shelf at the grocery store, but I have never minded. Oddly though, people often don't even realize how short I am till I say something about it, or they are standing next to me and think about it for a second. 

     3. Now, back in the days when I was active at working out and was a little more toned #3 was something different. Following my study abroad, a loss of any desire to go to the gym, and my workout clothes being converted to bedtime clothes, this has changed. Which is ok! Bodies change, people change, it's really just not a big deal. But, now that I have changed up a little bit my number 3 spot is going to be given to how my eyes get all squinty when I smile. For awhile, I thought it looked silly and I would try my hardest to not squint my eyes, but I realized it just made me look robotic. The pictures where I practically look like my eyes are closed are the ones where I looked the happiest. So if it's wide eyed and normal, or slit eyes and happy? I just want to look like I'm having a good time. 

     Whelp, that's my three. Maybe that's what you expected I would say, maybe not. But, I hope that it told you something about me either way. I hear so many people (girls especially) harping on their flaws, and it MUST STOP! We can't keep talking about what's wrong with us, how we aren't the right size, how we wish we had someone else's whatever, how we want to change yada yada about ourselves. For every thing that's going wrong, there is so much more that is going right!!! So, let's embrace the stuff that we love and forget the stuff that we hate, cause who cares anyway? 

What three physical features do you love about yourself? Think it over, and be ready to answer, cause I just might be asking.


as a parting shot, here are some of the most beautiful people I know (not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, spiritually and in every way you can think of)

peace. love. and physicality.