Mirror mirror on the wall, I look so good. Thank you God!
I hopped across the hall to work with one of the guest artists visiting Milwaukee on an audition I had coming up. Little did I know that audition help would turn into a lesson on life skills. I was working on "Out Tonight" from the musical RENT. And the fabulous Jannie Jones was laid back on her bed, braids piled high on her head and her brown tights hugging all the curves of her body. She kept on saying "girl you just the cutest lil' thang eva' ", in her soulful yet high pitched voice.
I sat across from her and talks of RENT turned into experiences abroad where Spaniards would stare at her and whisper moneca (little doll), men in France would be sure to keep her palate satisfied with delicate treats, and all Europeans stood in awe of her beauty. You see, Ms. Jones has chocolaty skin, long legs, full bust, cheek bones to die for, and a waist that a man's hands could easily get lost in. She said " Girl don't let anyone tell you not to go to Spain. You walk down those streets and the men don't know what to do with themselves." I laugh and easily sit and listen to her tails.
But what caught my ear were not her experiences with Wesley Snipes, Broadway stars, and living the life any performer could wish for. It was her message about herself. She said, "Girl don't let anyone tell you what you should be. You embrace that big ol' butt and cute lil curves you got and roll with it. Society always wants to break you down and make you something else. Don't lose yourself, because it is so easy for this industry to take away your self image. They want you because you are you, not because you are trying to be someone or something else."
WoW!
Yes, we hear this all the time but she had a very interesting perspective. She repeated the old saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". She said those ladies on TV that have flat tummies and are straight as a stick are not her definition of beauty. Curves, voluptuous and sumptuous bodies are what she admires. Because when she looks in the mirror that is what she sees and what shes got. So the next time you look in the mirror, notice why you look good. What you like about you. When I wear one of my signature Beyonce outfits I love how it hugs my butt, the muscles in my arms, the way my breasts are lifted and most of all my smooth, smooth caramel skin. Mmhmm, that's my beauty. Tell me about yours. I can't wait to hear it!!! Smooches and love with kisses and hugs.
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Before we were married, I asked my fiance what his "type" is. (You know - does he like tall brunettes, portly redheads, etc.) I had always heard that people generally marry different "types" than they dated previously.
ReplyDeleteMy fiance said that I am his type. Assuming he was being a smart-alleck, I insisted he tell the truth. "You're my type," he explained. "I have chosen to love you, and because of this choice, you have become my standard of beauty. Any comparisons I make from this point on will be in comparison to you. As far as I am concerned, you are the most beautiful woman in the world."
Who's going to argue with that?
I have lovely curves, but like any curvy girl, I get nervous about a little "cottage cheese" on the upper thigh. Taking pride in my body helps me care for it better, resulting in more pride in my body. And, getting compliments from my One True Love on a regular basis lets me know that he is proud of my body. That's all I could ask for.
Girrrrrllllll You Had Better Go On With Your Bad Self. That is all a woman can ask for. Thank you for your beautiful thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to your blog on Facebook! I am enjoying it.
ReplyDeletePeople's bodies are beautiful because they are all so different from each other, and because they are frames for our souls. Jannie is one of the most beautiful women I have met, just to look at -- but her physical beauty is not what she's really about, and that's what makes her beauty meaningful.
You are right to embrace your body as it is, and love it and keep it healthy. It will carry your soul through its adventures, and that is what beautiful is.
I had braces for ten years and headgears. I was afraid to talk or smile or laugh... when I finally got them off I was 15, and someone at school told me i was pretty for the first time. It took a while longer for me to believe it.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I always felt the prettiest when I was working as a carpenter. Covered in sawdust, no makeup, boy pants... I felt really comfortable in my own skin and like i didn't have to impress anyone, and maybe that's what beauty is to me. I love the days where I wake up and don't have the urge to look in the mirror for the entire day. I just throw on some jeans, leave my apartment, crank up my ipod and explore my world.
I love that, "explore my world". And its amazing because I see you in your carpenter outfits ready for work, and you scream I AM A WOMAN HERE ME ROAR. Even though you have paint all over you. I believe its because you have that inner beauty and have accepted the loveliness that you are. Just like the post above yours. When your inner beauty is ringing true and strong, it all comes out and just makes you oh soooo lovely all over. Go ahead ladies!
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