“You Do You Boo”

I believe it is important to be ourselves.  This means to unapologetically be our authentic self.  It includes being who you are without fear of being judged by others.  And I not only do my best to be true to myself but I also admire those who do the same.


As you can probably guess by now, I absolutely love dress shoes.  A month ago, I was gifted 6 pairs of high heels to add to my collection, and I have been glowing ever since!  I wear them all the time and to me, it’s who I am and part of what I represent to my inner self.  Therefore, I was not phased when another mom (sarcastically) asked me, “do you have a new pair of shoes for every day of the week?”  I proudly responded, “No, I am blessed to have a different pair of shoes for 2 weeks”!  To which she followed-up with a mild smile.


Earlier today, I was driving through a construction zone and there was a female construction worker holding a “slow” sign.  She had an orange outfit covering her whole body to make sure she was visible and to keep her safe from cars.  And dangling from her ears were these absolutely beautiful double hoop earrings.  She shined in the sun and her ears sparkled in the sunlight.  And she was perfect in every way, and I admired her.


On another note, one of my best friends owns a retail food market.  She could easily follow the minimal dress code of jeans and a collared shirt.  But yet she always adds her own twist to her daily routine, and she wears a full face of makeup.  This makes her feel pretty while she works with customers and puts a gorgeous smile on her beautiful face.


Years ago, I worked for a man who wore a full suit and tie to work daily.  He had no requirements to dress in this fashion yet he chose to look this way.  He exhibited poise while working hard every single day.  He always smiled and used to say, “I wake up every morning and put a smile on my face.  I wear a suit and I choose to be happy.  And this starts my day off on the right side of life”.  I always appreciated this perspective.

Whether a mom, a construction worker, a retail shop owner or a business man, “you do you boo”.  Be yourself and never apologize for who you are.  I hope you will encounter people who smile along with you and shine next to you while you glisten brightly in this world.  And I hope you will love on yourself for who you are no matter what others might think of the way you look, act or feel.


Love Note: With all my heart, I genuinely request that due to the content written, please seek the guidance of professional help should you feel you need it.