I did something I never thought I would again, I went to the
pool. Why I never thought I wouldn’t go there again has nothing to do with my
like or dislike of public water, I know that’s an issue with some. My issue
with the pool is my issue with my self-image. The kids have been asking for a
while now to go, and I even got Baby Farrah a swim suit which she grew out of
before I grew the courage to take her.
I decided on Friday I was no longer going to let how I feel
about myself hold me back from doing something. So, for lack of a better and
more accurate saying, I said “screw it”. Bought the next size up swim suit for
Farrah, and took the kids to the pool. I’m not there to pick up men or to
impress other women or to enter Miss Hot Mama Swim Suit Edition. I am there to
enjoy the splishing and the splashing and the laughing. Also, to experience
Farrah’s first trip to the pool and FYI- she loved it! Not only did she love
it, she stayed in for two hours without a peep. I thought that was so
impressive the next day I packed up the kids and we went again, for another two
hours.
Think of all the things you are missing out on because of
fear. I’m not talking about anything dangerous like jumping out of a plane,
which I would never-ever-ever-no-way-not-for-a-million-bucks do. Just in
general. Have you ever skipped out on an evening of fun because you were having
a “fat” day? Or didn’t stand-up and speak your mind when you saw an injustice?
Or didn’t return your under-cooked chicken because you didn’t want to upset
anyone? Why are you putting the most important person in your life (that’s you)
second or third or even last? Don’t you deserve to go to the pool in your bathing
suit? And if someone stares and gawks (which they won’t) shouldn’t you then
hold your shoulders even higher and show that it doesn’t bother you? You
deserve to enjoy everything in life without worrying about what other people
are thinking. I mean really, what are
they going do? Excuse me lady, you have far too many stretch marks and
cellulite for this pool. Hellz no! Plus, I'm pretty sure stretch marks help you be seen from the bottom of the pool if you are drowning and cellulite makes you float... But don't quote me on that. lol
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