embrace what makes you, you.
Sometimes, I get a little nervous to show people the "Real Nichelle". Ask Elise, I'm weird. But, not a bad weird, she always reminds me of that.
I like who I am, scratch that, I love who I am. My sisters laugh at my weird dance moves, I make weird sound effects, I say awkward things, but I love me. I'm just nervous that other people won't love me. I get scared to be myself, but I really don't know what people want me to be anyway, so I usually fall somewhere in the middle of trying to be myself, and trying to be what I think others want. It's awkward for everyone.
I use to think that in order for me to help others, I had to be what they wanted. It never crossed my mind that I AM what they need. That me being myself, is what is most important, is how I can most help people. Because, I am unique, I am quirky, and there is someone who needs my awkward joke, or needs me to look silly dancing, or needs me to rap about my pegadress. (Pegasus Dress. It's a thing. And I really do have a rap. It's quite... brilliant.)
The times when I've truly been myself, is the times where I've made the most connections with people. When I open my heart, and let others see the real me, and I stop myself from being scared, it's been so incredibly worth it. I am always so blessed for the times I put myself out there.
I have flaws. I have imperfections. Yes, I want to improve, I want to become the best me. I want to reach my potential. But, that doesn't mean I can't be fabulous on the way there.
We each have different quirks, personalities, strengths, weaknesses, but that's what makes this world such a wonderful and interesting place. Embrace your awkward. Embrace the little things that make you, you. Because that's what makes you beautiful.
What makes you, you? Don't hide it. Embrace it.
Because the little things that you do, that you say, that you think, that you dream about. Those are beautiful.
You are beautiful.
-Nichelle
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