Body image is all the rage right now. Everywhere you turn there's posters of models with their collar bones sticking out, advertisements for "rapid weight loss" and girls complaining that they can't wear a certain shirt because they "look fat". I'm not saying I'm any different; I stand in front of the mirror for hours deciding what to wear to cover up the parts of my body I dislike and I think everyday how much easier it would be if I could wear long sleeve shirts with out my bicep muscles ripping the seams.

Regardless, no one should feel badly about the way they look despite their size or shape. So instead of continually shaming my body, I've come up with a list of things I would like to be besides skinny.

1. Intellignet

There is no better compliment than someone saying you are intelligent. That goes beyond the surface. Being intelligent not only means you have a brain in your head, but also that you're open to new opinions, ideas, and carrying on a decent conversation with someone is so important to our daily lives.

2. Beautiful

Sure, being called "hot" or "pretty" is always flattering, but when someone describes another person as "beautiful", you know they truly mean it. Not to mention, having beauty inside and out is something we should all strive for.

3. Creative

Being creative goes beyond majoring in art. Creativity means you're not afraid to express yourself or go against the norm, and just be you.

4. Honest

Honesty is the best policy. If you can't be honest with yourself or to others, then how can you build relationships? Being honest in todays world is so frowned upon, it shouldn't be a bad thing to tell someone how you really feel.

5. Passionate

People are by far the most attractive when they are talking about something they are truly passionate about. Nothing is more captivating then having a conversation with someone who's enthusiastic about the topic.

6. Humorous

Humor is a form of intelligence, therefore having whit and making other people laugh should be far above body image on the scale of importance.

7. Kind

A small act of kindness really does goes a long way. Just by being nice to people, you can change their whole day and add a positive spin to it. Being a good person and helping others is far more valuable than your body image.

8. Confident

Despite how you look on the outside, everyone should have the opportunity to feel what it's really like to be self-assured. When you have confidence with yourself, thats when your true self can finally shine through.

So, next time you look in the mirror and curse your hips for being too big or your jeans for being a little snug, remember to say something nice to yourself, you deserve it.