Wednesday, May 26, 2010

ode to flaws




dots, spots, freckles, moles etc.

beauty is always in the eye of the beholder right? but since we live in a society where people are expected to look a certain way, for example, even skin, big tits, small waist, tight stomach, round butt, beautiful hair etc. it's interesting to think about what else could make someone extraordinarily beautiful.

all of my friends have beautiful and unique things about their beings. but the most beautiful things they have that society would not portray as most important to the make up of beauty, i find exquisite. their special beauty inspired me to write this blog.

my face has dots all over it. specifically 11 under my left eye. they put smooth skin to shame. they cause uneven levels on my face, and my natural instinct is to dislike them. but i don't. i think they look like star constellations. maybe orion's belt or the big dipper. who knows. all i know is that they're there forever.

so when i was little i was always shy to go to the beach. this small spot on my stomach, that nobody on the earth had, made me uncomfortable. you know how when you're little you don't value individuality, you value having similarities between yourself and the other kids that surround you. not only that, but you're also still realizing and changing your mind on the things you consider to be beautiful. my birthmark is located a little off the center of my stomach. it's a caramel color, about one inch in height / two inches wide, and it's the shape of jamaica. it has a small dot in it from a chicken pox scar. it's the only thing that's unique to me, that's been there since birth, that will be there til i die. some people may consider it ugly or weird. some people may suggest the idea that my tummy would look better without it, but i love it. i love that when i'm tan, there is always a part of me that is a little bit darker. i love that my boyfriend kisses it when he's happy. i love that it will never go away. so remember, even the things that make you different or even odd compared to others might be one of the coolest and most awesome things about you. well that's all for now folks.

love, sol