Hey yo. I had posted this am about my Gwyneth grief but took it down. It's not anything that hasn't been said before. We all know she's out of touch, her beauty is unattainable, and she's generally very annoying, though I admit I like her recipes. After I wrote the post, I felt a bit icky. I mean, my blog celebrates overpriced fashion, beautiful women (i.e. skinny models) and loads of other stuff some may find vapid. Who am I to judge what she does? And she is beautiful, there's no denying that.
What I want to say instead of begrudging Ms. Paltrow and her oddly named children is that we should be celebrating our own notions of what makes us beautiful today. Who cares what Gwyneth or anyone else looks like and who cares what People needs to do to sell magazines in an industry challenged by technology. On this fantastic spring day, we are all beautiful, even those in Colorado who are enjoying the last vestiges of winter...you too cannot escape your own beauty so be one with it, will ya?
I also think I took that post down because, well, today is a very good day. Sure I'm still coughing like a banshee but today was one of those mornings where New York overcame me with its goodness, the sun blessed me with its warmth, and I realized how very fortunate I am to live the life I lead and be who I am- I may not have Gwyneth's money or figure or stick straight blonde hair, but I've got a lot, and chances are, you do to. So live in that and don't worry about any ideal you feel like you can't live up to- you're beautiful and that's that. So don't be down or full of hate or wondering how it's possible to have different anything than what you have. Use what you got.
Cause that's what's up this thankful Thursday in the 212. If you don't pick your head up, you'll never feel that beautiful sun. XO
PS Exile on Main Street sounds extra, extra good if you're so inclined.