Okay! so I got tagged in a positivity chain by sad-blueberry (go check their stories out, they're a blessing to the world :P)
I'm going to tag a few people at the end of the chapter, and you add to the chain! For the chain, you list five positive things that you love about yourself. That can be ranging from appearances to anything good you see in yourself.
I have to admit; this took some reaching. I've been spending a lot of time alone lately due to lockdowns and social distancing, and it's been pretty wild. It's good to spend time with yourself, and it's good to get to know the parts of yourself you suppress around others. But alas, it's also really hard. When it comes to positive self-talk and confidence, I'm not the greatest, but I'm trying. I've been trying to pull my mental health to a better place, and part of that has been loving the parts of me I don't usually enjoy. Mental health is essential! Especially in times like this, we need to remember to take care of ourselves.
I'm also really sorry if I tag some of the same people blueberry did, I don't have many Wattpad friends.
1. My skin. The eight moles dotted faintly across my face, the pockets of freckles on my right forearm paired with larger rough birthmarks on the left, the stretch marks, and the scars.
(Not my acne, she's trash, not talking 'bout that girl)
I'm used to being asked about my birthmarks and moles. When I was little, they used to bother me, kids would ask me what happened, and I'd have to explain that I was just born with it. When I was in middle school, I even though about trying to get them removed, but a scare would've been even bigger. As I've gotten more comfortable in myself, I've realized that they aren't so bad, and now, when little kids ask, I tell them my birthmarks give me superpowers. My skin is littered with a whole bunch of little things that make it my own, and in time, I'll come to accept the scars too.
2. My room. The mess and the chaos, but also the dried flowers and colorful books.
I realized a few months ago that I was spending the majority of my time in a room I didn't enjoy. So, I started hanging everything somewhere in my room. If you've given me a drawing or a postcard, it's on my wall now. I like the vibe of my room, even if the yellow walls are off-putting at times, I managed to get it lookin' all nice and cozy.
3. My hair. Yeah, the same hair that I torture six days a week.
Since being in quarantine, I haven't straightened my hair once, and she's thriving. Usually, the first thing I do in the morning is straightening it. My hair is stupid thick, which makes dealing with it a constant struggle, but she has her moments.
4. My smile. Braces did do their job :).
Not going to lie, I hated braces. I already didn't like eating certain foods, and having these bulky metal wires on my teeth didn't help. Now that I'm out of them, I don't have to worry about things getting stuck in my teeth, bands, or the occasional pain. And! I got a decent smile to boot! My dimple popped off, and now I can smile for pictures.
5. My improvement.
No, that's all I'm going to say about that one. I've improved, and I'm proud of that.
Now the people I'm tagging to do this as well:
YOU ARE READING
C~R~E~A~T~E
De Todo(Being a lil' cliche is ok sometimes.) This book is going to be a collection of oneshots and other short writings/tags. Thank you!
