Life is perfect. It really is. My personal music has never sounded better or had better lyrics, my confidence has never been higher, my friendships have never been stronger, and my future has never been so bright.
I've still got that goofy smile plastered to my face. It's crazy, really. Today, after taking a test, my teacher asked me what was so funny because I was smiling from ear to ear for the whole class period. I've just been filled with happiness.
I've finally found the trick(s) to being confident. For starters, don't fake happiness. Whether you know it or not, it makes it harder for you to recognize those things that will make you happy when they happen. If anything, don't be happy if you don't feel happy. When you become comfortable in your emotions, you can allow yourself to become more comfortable in every aspect of your life, whether it be your love life, your looks, or anything else. If you feel sad, cry. If you feel happy, smile. But let your emotions tell the truth. When you're lying to your heart, you are lying to yourself, and you will never be confident with who you are.
Second, rock what you've got, even if it's not "in style." If you have curves, show them off. If your eyes are farther apart than you want, bat those lashes anyways. If your face has some spots, don't be afraid to keep your chin up. Life is all about imperfections. That's what makes it...well, perfect in every way.
Not every person's puzzle has the same pieces. One person may be a little more curvy, once may be more thin. One tall, one short. But if they try to change those pieces, their puzzle will no longer be complete. They will no longer be what they were intended to be.
So own, love it, live it for all it's worth. And remember, don't try to make new pieces fit your puzzle, work with what you've been blessed with.
"I've got a couple dents in my fender. I've got a couple rips in my jeans. I'm trying to fit the pieces together, but perfection is my enemy. On my own I'm so clumsy, but on your shoulders I can see...I'm free to be me."
