life has taught me

it's not about what other people "THINK".
it's about what I KNOW.

it's not about how I "LOOK".
it's about who I AM.

it's NOT about pleasing OTHER people.
it's about making MYSELF HAPPY.

it's not about what other people can "GIVE" me.
it's about GIVING from my HEART every second of every day!

it's not about what I "SAY".
it's about what I DO.

it's not about how others TREAT ME.
it's about how I ALLOW myself to be treated.

it's not about "pretending" to be someone I am NOT.
it's about EMBRACING MY UNIQUENESS.

it's not about having someone say "I love you".
it's about getting so fucking dizzy I can barely stand up
& crazy swirling butterflies in my stomach,
& stars in my eyes that light up my face,
and a super-sparkly smile that won't go away

because

I have fallen in LOVE

~ with MYSELF!


that's what it's about.

xo.
e.