My Glamour List

One of my favorite articles in Glamour magazine is the Glamour List. It's usually a list of 10-15 items that range in subject but are all mostly about coming to terms with who you are. Basically, the lists are about not apologizing, accepting you for you and not being pressured to be someone you're not. I've been working on my own Glamour List and I want to share it with you. My list is called:

12 Things that I've learned

1. The girls who called you a slut in high school will eventually become sluts themselves so don't sweat it. It's usually the ones that have their noses stuck the furthest up in the air that eventually have their legs up in the air. Don't judge people for their choices, you could eventually be making those same choices.

2. That nude, boy short underwear are a girl's best friend. No V.P.L.- Ever! I think there comes a point in almost every woman's life when your butt gets a little too jiggly for a thong. Enter the nude boy short. Undetectable under even the tightest white pants, they can make a huge difference in the way your outfit looks.

3. Just because there are 1,001 sexual positions doesn't mean you have to use them all. I'll stick with what's comfortable, gets the job done, and makes my husband and me happy and save the crazy stuff for those 18-25 year old girls who are still trying to figure out how to "please their man". Quick tip- if it takes 1,001 sexual positions to please him, he's too high maintenance- move on!

4. That you can't predict the future. The best you can do is deal with it as it comes at you.

5. That high heels can make you feel instantly more sexy. Your posture changes, the way you walk changes, your whole attitude changes when you put them on. And really, what's sexier than a confident woman standing tall and walking with her head held high?

6. Hot chocolate with marshmellows can go a long way in changing your mood. I don't know if it's the nostalgia, the sweet scent, or the soothing warmth but just a few sips usually puts a smile on my face.

7. I'm not always right. Even though I like to think I'm always right, I know that I'm not. Sometimes putting my pride to the side and admitting I'm wrong, as hard as it is, is the most mature response.

8. There is nothing so horrendous about my face or body that I would suffer through surgery to change. I've had surgery, it sucks, I damn sure don't want to put myself through it to change something that really isn't that bad. Saggy boobs, chubby belly, wrinkles... all ok. It's the way you work them that makes the difference.

9. Not having a fancy title is ok with me. I don't need to be the CEO, CFO, VP, or any other string of letters to be satisfied with my job. I need a good paycheck, co-workers and supervisors that treat me with respect, and a sense of pride that I am giving my all everyday.

10. Shopping may not be good for my credit cards but it's good for my soul. I get such high endorphins from shopping. It's my drug of choice. It's irresponsible and materialistic but it makes me so happy.

11. Compromise. Getting your way is great, but if it takes kicking and screaming and throwing a tantrum to get it, it's definitely not as fun. Why not compromise and save everyone involved a lot of grief? You definitely come away looking like the better person.

12. I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darnit people like me. I know it's a silly Saturday Night Live bit but it's still a good mantra. I AM good enough, I AM smart enough, and, gosh darnit, people DO like me.