Actually, I really do like most things about myself ... most days. (Of course I still have my "fat" days or my "ugly" days, on occassion. But most days I'm good). :-)
*grins* Nothing wrong with fat and I'm sure you're not ugly. *points to your previous icon as proof* But I understand. Society makes us go all twisty with self-hate due to unrealistic expectations sometimes.
*looks at icon again* If that is you you are very cute and happy.
It's me. (this icon is me and my partner, jayeboi)
Yes, I worked long and hard to have this good self-image. It's a rare day that I feel fat or ugly, but, sadly, even I have them once in awhile. I think they coincide with a down day, so the "everything sucks" permeates into everything, including my self-image.
But I agree entirely ... society is what sets us up for fat or ugly days. With beauty standards that maybe ten women could meet (good for them, don't let me suggest anything negative for them), but unfortunately this leaves about 3 billion other women who can't possibly meet those standards. It sets women, in general, up for stupid competition and horrible self-esteem issues.
I too think we should love our bodies, but you are right. It is VERY hard. I think we all struggle with it women, men, Genderqueer, androgyne. It is especially hard if you vary from the norm. Which is as narrow as one of my hairs these days especially for women and gender-flexible folk.
eyes, then hair. and i am fond of my nose, and also my right ear, which has cartilage piercings.
other ppl seem to mention my b00bs first. now, i could get all pissy about this, but let's face it, they're right out there trying to shake hands with folks. but i like my eyes best.
Why does everyone on your list like their hair so much? Wierd. for me I would have to say my mouth (I have nice white teeth and full lips and a great smile).
Reading through other people's posts, I am reminded that I've gotten the most comments about my eyes, with my smile running a close second, and my ass third, but my first thought when you asked the question was, oddly enough, my ribcage -- or at least, the broad triangle that it makes upward from my waist to broad shoulders (when I'm in good enough shape to have a waist) - the expanse of it makes my breasts look like more than they are, and it gives me the half of the hourglass shape that I am least likely to complain about.
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Date: 2005-08-26 02:50 pm (UTC)Okay, more realistically I would say my hair and my smile. Also my hands.
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Date: 2005-08-26 02:56 pm (UTC)Hee! This is the best answer ever! ^^
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Date: 2005-08-26 03:01 pm (UTC)Actually, I really do like most things about myself ... most days. (Of course I still have my "fat" days or my "ugly" days, on occassion. But most days I'm good). :-)
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Date: 2005-08-26 03:10 pm (UTC)*looks at icon again* If that is you you are very cute and happy.
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Date: 2005-08-26 03:20 pm (UTC)Yes, I worked long and hard to have this good self-image. It's a rare day that I feel fat or ugly, but, sadly, even I have them once in awhile. I think they coincide with a down day, so the "everything sucks" permeates into everything, including my self-image.
But I agree entirely ... society is what sets us up for fat or ugly days. With beauty standards that maybe ten women could meet (good for them, don't let me suggest anything negative for them), but unfortunately this leaves about 3 billion other women who can't possibly meet those standards. It sets women, in general, up for stupid competition and horrible self-esteem issues.
I think we should all love our bodies.
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Date: 2005-08-26 03:40 pm (UTC)I'm learning to love my belly, myself. *pets it*
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Date: 2005-08-26 03:41 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-08-26 02:52 pm (UTC)-hair
-eyes
-calves
-collar bone
-jaw
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Date: 2005-08-26 02:57 pm (UTC)eyes, then hair. and i am fond of my nose, and also my right ear, which has cartilage piercings.
other ppl seem to mention my b00bs first. now, i could get all pissy about this, but let's face it, they're right out there trying to shake hands with folks. but i like my eyes best.
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Date: 2005-08-26 02:58 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-08-26 03:10 pm (UTC)- my hair
- my lips (I like their shape and colour)
- my eyes
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Date: 2005-08-26 03:20 pm (UTC)or maybe breasts. See also, icon.
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Date: 2005-08-26 05:29 pm (UTC)Most commonly complimented body parts of mine however.
Hair
For those who have seen:
My balls. :)
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Date: 2005-08-26 05:39 pm (UTC)And as a compulsive gym-fag, I can happily say my pecs and biceps.
...
Goddammit, I am so fucking pretty.
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Date: 2005-08-27 01:40 am (UTC)personally, Its my face in the rearview mirror.
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