02/02/2025
As I sit here in my dimly lit hub—seeking refuge from the heat, air conditioner blasting, trying to get as much done as possible—I find myself reflecting on my morning.
Today, I put on red lipstick. 💋Bold. But wait… not everyone can pull that off, right?
My kids certainly had thoughts:
“You look different.”
“Are you going on a date?”
“You look strange.”
Well, thanks, kids. 🙃
But honestly? I thought it looked pretty damn good.
The morning rush was in full swing getting the kids ready, sorting lunches, making sure everyone was out the door on time. I dropped them off at school, feeling good, but as I pulled out of the car park, I realized… I forgot my water bottle. Oh, the morning rush! 🥵
So, back home I went. And on that drive, the old familiar thoughts crept in…
“Just wipe it off.”
“You don’t wear makeup.”
“Who are you trying to impress?”
For a moment, I entertained them. But as I stepped inside, caught my reflection in the mirror, I had a different thought:
F*K it.
Why the hell not?
If a little lipstick makes me feel good, who cares what anyone else thinks? Even my own outdated stories—thanks, but no thanks. 👊
This right here? This is empowerment. 🦋
When I feel good, I’m not just empowering myself—I’m walking the same path I encourage others to walk. The path to self-connection. To owning our choices. To embracing change and the unfamiliar.
The old beliefs still try to sneak in. They whisper about safety and staying the same. But I know better now.
I choose me.
I choose growth.👊
In all the ways.