Tuesday Truth: I Will Never Be The Girl Who...

I will never be the girl who…

Always has a manicure.
Writes a thank you note the day after she gets the gift.
Bakes [or cooks] regularly. 
Wears stilettos. 
Gets the punchline [of a joke] right.
Can remember historical dates, moments from childhood, or even moments from a few years ago. Sigh.
Wears spandex shorts.
Sends birthday gifts on time.
Doesn't follow ALL of the rules. 
Has all the right serving dishes.
Gets her haircut every 6 weeks.
Hosts lavish dinner parties.
Is tan.
Packs lightly. 
Doesn't use her fingers to count. 
Shaves her legs every day.
Is just "naturally thin."
Doesn’t sweat.
Knows which wines go with which dishes. 
Can quote statistics and research accurately. 
Drinks beer. 
Wears bright red lipstick every day. 
Isn't afraid of authority figures. 
Wears sexy pajamas.
Understands all of the rules of football.
Doesn't finish her meal. 

I’ve always wanted to be that person, I really have (!), but I know, deep down in my heart, that I never will be. And that's okay. 

However, I do know that I will be the girl who...

Can laugh at herself.
Gets pedicures enough that her feet don’t turn to stone.
Learns how to say no and mean it.
Says yes when it’s right.
Always has fresh breath [so important to me!].
Thinks of others and lets them know.
Has time to bake when she wants to.
Follows her dreams [and doesn’t take no for an answer].
Makes people smile. 
Always has chapstick, lotion, Advil, gum, and Dramamine on hand.
Shares her life with others.
Wears fun socks.
Stretches [aka Yoga] every day.
Spends time outside.
Wears sunscreen. 
Lives a life full of creativity. 
Can relax [a work in progress!].
Loves—a lot.
Can handle silence.
Listens to her body.
Can put down her phone and have a conversation.
Sees the positive in almost every situation.
Always wears mascara.
Knows a good friend when she sees one. 
Follows the rules.
Isn't afraid to speak up.

What are you learning to accept and/or appreciate about yourself lately?  

Post your "I will never be the girl/guy who ________" or "I will be the girl/guy who ________"  to comments if you want to share ;)