Ever heard the word 'extra' and wonder what it means? It should be your new favorite E word.
Urban dictionary defines Extra as, "Over the top, excessively, dramatic behavior, way too much. Doing the absolute most for no damn reason."
Why is there a negative connotation with the word, extra? When I think of the “E” word, I think of fuzzy slides, poppin' highlight and specific Starbucks orders.
Where is the shame in that?
Being “extra” is spicing up regular things to make them better.
For example, why wear a regular coat when you can wear a (faux) fur coat? I would much rather be called extra than be called boring. Life is much more fun when you are in the spotlight rather than hiding in the shadows.
Yes, there are different levels of extra. A beginning level of extra-ness would be simply cutting the edges off your bread. An extreme extra person has their outfits picked out days ahead of time, daily brunch and a new phone case for every month.
A “non” extra person may simply think of date night as dinner and a movie.
On the other hand, an extra person may think of a candle-lit, vegan, 100 percent organic, gluten-free, rooftop dinner and a drive-in movie with luxury salted caramel popcorn.
The second option sounds much more exciting.
Being extra means you always have to SLAY whatever task is at hand. Use your “extra” power to complete tasks at 150 percent energy and feel good while doing it.
Pretend you have a crown on your head at all times. (Even if your imaginary “crown” is a baseball hat.)
OWN IT!
Being extra is being creative, so find a positive spin on anything you deem boring.
If painting your ring finger nail with sparkly nail polish means being “extra” to you…do it.
If a "Gossip Girl" themed breakfast on Sunday morning while wearing matching pajamas with your best friends means being “extra” for you...do it.
No matter what it is, everyone has something that makes them feel a little extra. Embrace it today. Embrace it tomorrow. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.
