Not Defined by Our “Bondo”

Greetings-

Yes-I really do know what Bondo is-and it is not because of Dean!

Some of my most favorite pictures are with the special people in my life, caught at random moments of silliness, playfulness, and love.

I posted a picture yesterday and was informed I need a make over-full on wax, hair, the works. Well, this is how I look at 5 am. I am good with it. I didn't post the picture for anyone’s approval. I posted the picture because I was spending the day with my little buddy (one of my little buddies) and he looked happy, maybe even joyful being with me. That is what I was capturing. That is what I was sharing.

“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.” - Audrey Hepburn

We keep hearing about self- image, airbrushing, eating disorders, plus sized models being smaller than you average sized woman…but we can’t even be kind to others (this seems to be my theme lately). I have friends of all shapes and sizes. I have some friends that I have never seen wear makeup and that is ok. We are not defined by Cover Girl or Estee Lauder, we are not defined by acrylic nails or Botox. We are defined-or should be defined by what is inside. Who we are at our inner core. True beauty comes from within. True beauty is about soul and spirit.

“What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful.” - Scott Westerfeld

The person who informed me of my need of an entire make over digressed when I removed her post and politely told her “I am sorry if you don’t approve of my appearance at 5 am, but I am cool with it” because I am. The beauty in that picture was about a moment-a beautiful moment. The person who made the comment tried to say “I was just messing around-I was just playing-I didn't mean it”. Which really was bullshit. At my age I know it when I see it. I might not always let on…that is another cool thing about being a little bit older. Some of us do become a little bit wiser.

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. “- Kahlil Gibran

My light shines!

Love and Light-

Agoraphobia Gurl

I guess the moral of this was mean people suck but sometimes they can’t help it-they are just stupid.

“Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time, you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July
Because Baby you’re a firework!”

                                          -Katy Perry