You are a three." Ouch!
Those are some of the most painful words I have ever had someone say to me. And this someone happened to be my "boyfriend" at the time.
Coming from a family of six girls, I always felt like I was the bottom of the totem pole in beauty. My sister's are beautiful, their make-up is always perfect, and the boys literally ran after them! So, having someone say that to me was just twisting the dagger deeper into my already bleeding heart.
But in talking with Erin and Drew, they asked me to look at myself and see if I was happy with being me. I have thought LONG and HARD about that and have arrived at the following solution.
I like me. I like that I have a background of growing up in Tridell, family of 10 kids, some musical talent. I found that I have a sense of humor, it came much later in life, but it is here. I am smart, yes I am still working on a piece of paper to prove it, but I have a knack for numbers. I have a kind heart, I don't like seeing people excluded or not see their full potential.
So, I do like me. I see things in myself that put me above a "three" - maybe not in the beauty category, but in the inner beauty. Really in the end, I know that there is someone out there that will see me the way I have always wanted to be seen on the outside. If not here and now, then that's okay. For now, I am good just the way I am.
The Bridge Over San Luis Rey
2 years ago
Well, that someone certainly cannot see more than skin deep on you. I hope you don't see him anymore, he doesn't even deserve to sweep up after you. You are a great person and deserve much, much, much more than that. Aunt Pam
ReplyDeleteThe NERVE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe anyone would say that to anyone!!! Taci you are by far WAY MORE than a three in every way, especially beauty. In fact I will admit a little something, in high school I was the one that was jealous of you, because you were so fun and cute, and guys liked you. I hope that guy is long gone, I say move on to better things (especially boys). You WILL find that right one that will make you feel more beautiful than you have ever felt. That is how you will know he is the right one!
Well I know that you have so much to offer!!! I'm glad you were able to look inside yourself and find so many wonderful things. Not to mention your ability to share your DC cupcakes with a favorite Aunt and cousin!!
ReplyDeleteLove Aunt Dawn