We all have at least that one person in our lives who seems to have all of their shit together. Like seriously, they are on the brink of perfection.
Their makeup is always done. No matter how they wear their hair, not a strand of it is out of place, and even if it is it still looks perfect! They could wear a garbage bag and would still look good, while you try everyday to look good but look like a garbage bag. Their nails are ALWAYS painted and you can’t help but to cry because your nail polish doesn’t even last a whole day. Oh, and I forgot to mention they were blessed with the whitest, straightest set of teeth that God has ever given a human being.
They are a full scholarship athlete who has already signed to go pro -- not really, but you get what I mean. They are constantly recognized for their perfect GPA and their good samaritan character.
You’ll see them post on social media their workout selfies, daily yoga poses, church selfies, and their awesome healthy salad….and all you can think is “HOW?!”
How does someone fit so many different activities into their schedule and look so good while doing it when I cannot even find a good balance of sleep, school, and work?!
I struggle with wanting to be everything. I see people who appear to fit the “good at everything” description and I desire to be like them.
I want to look perfect. I want to dress in clothes that make me constantly look flawless. I want my hair to look good even when I don't try. I want to go to the gym everyday, become a fitness guru, and post annoying pictures of my salad. I want to get my homework done before the night it's due. I want to participate in sports and clubs and different groups.
I want to have plenty of time to spend with family and friends. I want to go out partying on the weekends. I want to adopt a cute little fluffy dog. I want to write articles and take perfect pictures. I want to travel the world and save lives. But realistically, it's nearly impossible to be all these things.
I work two jobs. I am a full-time student who is also "working" an internship. My sleep schedule is so out of whack. My hair is a mess more times than not. Some days I don't feel like wearing pants nor trying to look "cute." Between cleaning my apartment and catching up on sleep, I don't always make it to the gym.
Some days, I just feel like eating out instead of trying to make my dinner healthy. I'm indecisive and I'm even indecisive about being indecisive. I don't always do my homework on time. Sometimes I don't even do it at all. Sometimes I just want to be away from everyone and cry.
I'm not perfect and I will never be perfect.
As I see these people who appear perfect, I know they aren’t either. I know they struggle just like I do. I can only ever wonder how they do it and look so good while doing it. I want to be everything, but I can’t and that’s okay...but I’m not going to let that discourage me from doing my best.
