Accepting Ones Self

So today i have been pondering what it means to accept ones self. Acceptance is something that each individual desires from outside sources, I have come to believe that in order for me to want your acceptance I need to first accept myself. I'm not talking about some flippant "oh I accept me" I am talking about stepping back and taking stock of all the things that make up me and accept them as a part of who I am. I do find myself taking aspects of my personality, sexual orientation, and hobbies and saying that one aspect of my being is what defines me. There are times when being gay becomes the only defining attribute of who I am. Why do we as people continually put ourselves into a box or put a one size fits all label on who we are? There is so much more to what makes up who I am that I need to stop holding myself back. I am intellegent, creative, talented, passionate, gay, democrat, loving, caring, and so much more. So here is my challenge when do we stop defining ourselves by one thing and start just being?

Just a Little Glitter

Hi there, my name is Natalia. I figure what better then to start out by telling you a little about me. First things first I love all things that glitter and sparkle. I am a 28 year old transgender person, I was born a man and am transistioning to a woman. This is a new process to me but my love of fashion and beauty makes it very fun. I believe that we are all beautiful both inside and out. Sometimes we need to take the time to nurture the beauty that already exists. The way I do this is I find something I am passionate about something that makes me smile and I focus on that, Somedays I go for a walk with my camera and take pictures of things I find beautiful and then I meditate on them. One of my plans for this blog is to review fashion, accessories, beauty products, makeup, hair care, diet and exercise. As time goes on I will post a picture daily of my look for the day who the designers are and my thoughts on the indvidual pieces. I look forward to sharing my journey of my transition, my love of fashion, and my zest for life. Remember sometimes it just takes a little sparkle and a smile to brighten your day.

XOXO
Natalia