The Front Fell Off

Well I'm kind of having one of the days, okay weeks, where everything is a mess.  I was sitting here thinking to myself that things are definitely off kilter and not running smoothly; kind of like the front fell off.   Which is the title of a You Tube video I saw a couple years ago that cracked me up.  So I thought I would share it here.   If you are having one of those days where it feels like the front fell off, I hope this video will make you smile.

Fearless Females

I may have mentioned that I am in the process of cleaning out things; boxes, drawers, files, etc…

Well, I just came across an article that I ripped out of Cosmo in March 2011.  Cosmopolitan?  I haven’t read Cosmo in ages so I’m thinking it was a magazine that someone left on the plane or at the doctor’s office that I must’ve picked up or something.   Even more surprising is that I found an article interesting enough to rip out and highlight; yep – I actually highlighted a few sentences!

As I reread it to see what caught my eye in the first place I realized it was the author’s self-confidence and a good reminder to women to not be so hard on ourselves.  

This is what I highlighted:

People have different tastes.  But everyone is drawn to confidence, if it’s real.

I have never thought. What is wrong with me? I always think, What is wrong with you?

I’m not a traffic-stopping model or the smartest person in the room.  The more you get to know me, the prettier I become.  In my stand-up comedy act, I have a joke: “I know what I look like.  You’d bang me, but you wouldn’t blog about it.” 

My real beauty lies in my humor, my strength; the kind of sister, daughter, and friend I am.  But more than anything, it lies in my ability to truly not give a shit what anyone things of me because I know what I think. 

I still stand in front of the mirror sometimes with doubts.  But even on my worst day, when I’m feeling awful, I smile and say, “You’re doing the best you can.  Good job, bitch!”

How refreshing.  Seriously.  I found it to be a good reminder to just do the best you can and embrace that and be confident in it.   What you think is really the most important thing.  If you are happy then that is what counts and it counts for a lot.  Accept your faults and highlight your strengths.   Strive to be the best friend, daughter, wife, sister, person, you can be.  

Cheers!

FYI - The article was titled “How to be Ballsy – in Any Situation.”  Written by stand-up comic Amy Schumer.  

GREAT ADVICE

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:

  

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back in the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout; run right back and make friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
 

Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
 
Good reminders.  Cheers to my two best friends, who keep me smiling and playful!