It seems like from the moment we’re born, we’re judged based on our looks. Especially as a woman. People form opinions based on height, weight and looks but here are a few things I’d rather be than pretty.
Authentic
I want to be my real, imperfect self. Vulnerable and genuine.
Loyal
I want to be the person my people know will have their back for as long as they want; the person they can call at 4 AM if they need to talk to someone.
Kind
Someone once said that “beauty is kindness.” I want to be the person who smiles at everyone and treats everyone with respect. Kindness matters.
Loving
The world already has too much hate. But love always wins.
Passionate
I fall in love with the way people light up when they’re doing something they’re passionate about and I never want to lose that spark.
Aware
Because this is water.
Curious
I never want to stop loving learning.
Happy
Isn’t that what everyone wants? To be happy?
Strong
I don’t mean physically strong, although that’d be great too. I mean internal strength - the ability to walk around with my head held high no matter what is thrown at me.
Honest
I was raised on the belief that telling the truth is one of the most important things in a world full of lies and inauthenticity.
Creative
Too many people don’t think they’re the “creative type,” but I’ve fallen in love with the process of creating.
Confident
Confidence can change your life. So can insecurities. If you don’t believe in yourself, who will?
Fearless
Because fearless isn’t living without fear. It’s living in spite of the things that scare you to death.
Hardworking
My dad taught me the importance of hard work and how it opens all sorts of doors.
Intelligent
I’m not talking about my GPA. I think you can learn more outside of the classroom than from a textbook.
Respectful
If everyone treated each other with respect, the world would be a better place.
Funny
It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I love to laugh and I jokingly told a friend that “I’m the funniest person I know.”
Weird
Normal is way overrated.
