What's so wrong with being happy?

Kudos to those who see through sickness.

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I suggest we learn to love ourselves before it's made illegal.

Incubus

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How often do I feel absolutely wonderful? Rarely! It feels like I'm gradually letting go of whatever negative emotions I have within. It'll be a rather long process, perhaps, but I just felt amazing yesterday. That's a great step forward, yes? Uh-huh, I think so, too. The seventh of November felt very much like the eighth of August. =)

For the most part, there was a great deal of embracing myself yesterday; kind of like an acceptance. There was also a great deal of determination to become better -- in all areas. Life can sometimes be difficult and totally unfair, but isn't it also such a beauty? Focus on the good, Self; breathe in and radiate positivity. What could go wrong? 

Trying my very best, Lord. I need You every single day, all day + night, every millisecond of my life.

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Good stuff from Monday, the seventh:

Happy Birthday, Mariel!

Fab lunch with fabulous people. =)

Thanks a ton for feeding us for two days (!!!), Mariel! Love you!

 Seeing a good friend whom I haven't seen in a LONG time!

A very pleasant surprise during my drive home: seeing Cha.

It may have been over a year since we last saw each other. 

Dear Self, I promise to love you more.

Finally beginning to really embrace my physical imperfections.

(And feeling beautiful despite it all.)

I may still be on the heavy side, but I really am loving my body

(and face? HAHAHA) more and more these days.

Finally, some real self-confidence!

It's been a really long time since I took photos of myself and actually liked

the outcome of each photo. (Usually, I like just one or two out of thirty. HAHA.)

Amazing God. Amazing Life. Amazing Friends. Amazing Self.

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I would love for my days to be filled with smiles and laughter and silliness.

“Strange as it may seem, I still hope for the best, even though the best, like an interesting piece of mail, so rarely arrives, and even when it does it can be lost so easily.”

Lemony Snicket