The older I grow, the more okay I become with just being me. The constant crave to fit in. Dress in the latest trend. Those tendencies are slowly dying off and what I am left with is the journey in finding me.
I like simple jewelry.
I almost always wear neutrals, with little pops of color on occasion.
I wear my hair long, which can be found in a top knot most days.
I will choose flats over heels (except for date night).
I gravitate towards comfort over trend any day.
I like minimal make-up.
I use the same hand bag almost every. single. day. and rarely change it out.
I enjoy an uncluttered home.
I start listening to Christmas music after Halloween.
I like children's literature.
I would rather have a night in, than go out on the town.
I only have a few really good friends.
I love my freckles.
I am passionate about organizing.
I geek out over Harry Potter.
I will never not ever watch a scary movie.
I have a dream to live in the mountains.
As I look around at blogs and instagram, I have learned that even though I may adore so and so's outfit or style, it's okay that it's not mine. I can appreciate everyone for who they are, without feeling threatened that I am not enough. Or judging, I don't want to be that person either. Deep down I am a little bit nerdy and I'm okay with that.
I am not perfect and I still struggle with the feelings of inadequacy, but to slowly shed those feelings and gain a confidence in me, is refreshing. I still have a long ways to go but it is a journey I am enjoying.
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beautifully said. and if i were to write a list, it wouldn't be that different from yours:)
ReplyDeleteMe too, I love all the wonderful things that I am gaining as I age, being comfortable in my own skin, being better at standing up for the things that matter and letting go of the things that don't, slowing down to enjoy the little things with my kids more, etc.
ReplyDeleteAging has been a blessing for me and I look forward to new gifts it has to offer as the years go on.
I feel the same way!
ReplyDeletelove this post, Molly!
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your honesty in the post!
ReplyDeleteLoved this, it really resonated with me!
ReplyDeleteI really needed to read something like this today. Thank you. Beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I love that feeling and am settling into it with great glee these days. I'm me, my styls is me, I'm good with it. That's not to say I don't have to keep working to keep "me" fresh, relevant and interesting, but it's such a relief to not have to feel like I have to be like everyone else.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I just found your blog through Freshly Picked because she put our Instagram pics side by side in her Mashup. I have totally been going through some self discovery this summer and have arrived at a lot of the same conclusions about myself. It's liberating to love and accept yourself for who you really are!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I just found your blog through Freshly Picked because she put our Instagram pics side by side in her Mashup. I have totally been going through some self discovery this summer and have arrived at a lot of the same conclusions about myself. It's liberating to love and accept yourself for who you really are!
ReplyDeleteI kind of think you're me, except the Christmas music waits until a week or two before Thanksgiving. Other than that, yeah, 100%. Wow.
ReplyDeleteI've followed your blog for a few years now, but this is my first comment. i just wanted to say I love this post. I think I'm still finding me, because me changes all the time. I can't wait until I settle down. Your post is inspiring.
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