Around March this year i became more aware than i ever was of what self love really is. and i wanna be all about it.
i’m conflicted still: are my goals for my image shallow? am i under the impression of conventional beauty? or are my preferences my damn preferences? am i in denial? is the source of my perception of beauty even that damn relevant? why do i feel like i need to justify what makes me perceive beauty?
i felt experimental so i didn’t alter the filter settings and i didn’t pose from a necessarily flattering angle.
and i was happy with the outcome. i don’t actually mind how my least favorite bra looks on me here. i find my awkward skin gradient pleasing. and though i still don’t know how to react when people comment on my boobs or really how to even wear them, i love them and i love how they look in this pic.
this one time, to help me with shopping (which i love/hate) my sis commented that i have a boy shape because i don’t have an hourglass waste and it really sucked to hear that.
but no illusions here and i can honestly say that i dig my pudgy, not-cinched gut!
self love. i’m still working on it. vanity is the ultimate goal.





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(For those who’re wondering, that is a map home.)
re-reblogging this photo because I can’t get enough of this wonderful human being in my life. Also, that tattoo is just fantastic.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/1d099cf7a43035be2714cd86158e5aae/tumblr_milmapn0b01s0qqc8o1_500.jpg)
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