First of all, I went to see the orthopedist this week, and guess what? I finally got my prosethetics! Yep, I have temporary boobs! They are quite fascinating, and they take some getting used to. Having something against my chest wall is so unusual for me at this point. Do you realize that I've been flat and fabulous for six months now? Plus, even though I have light weight prosthetics, they are heavy. My body is not used to carrying weight on my chest. I tried on B cups. They were very little. I tried on D cups. I looked like I needed to carry a portable stripper pole with me on all occasions. So, I settled for a C. Yep. That's bigger than my former breasts. I like them though. I think they look pretty nifty. The view is also taking some getting used to. I'm no longer accustomed to looking down and seeing bumps of any kind. I'm still a little overwhelmed each time I pass by a mirror. If you see me out and about, please excuse my narcissism. It's just that I have to check that side view to make sure it's really me with those tatas filling out my shirt.
Tonight, I had the great pleasure of wearing my lovely boobs out in public when I attended the Lindsay Chamber of Commerce dinner and awards ceremony with my wonderful Red Hat ladies. I thought that the second glances would be non existent since I look incredibly normal now. However, I've been without those body parts for so long that people I know were taken aback by my new fuller form. So, those head turns still occur. Just wait until I get my permanent girls! I'll definitely be turning some heads then. OK. The narcissist just reared her cute little red head again, didn't she? Forgive me, please!
I hope you're still working toward those goals we set at the beginning of the month. I'm still working toward mine. I'm working on an Etsy store. I should have it up and running in the next couple of weeks. I need a few more pieces of art before I can open shop. I'm excited to share that work with all of you. Stay tuned!
I was thinking today how much I've missed writing since my computer has been uncooperative. It's such an easy and powerful way to take care of myself. So, I thought we'd start a new series today. Let's talk about ways to make sure you're not neglecting yourself.
1. WRITE: Journalling is a way for your to express all of those feelings and ideas that you can't always share out loud during the day. You don't have to write every single day, but I encourage you to start writing in order to take care of your heart. Everyone has something to say. Maybe, it's an epiphany about what makes you great. Maybe, it's been an emotional day and you have feelings you need to get out. Maybe, it's simply an image of something beautiful you saw today that you can express in words in order to preserve it for those days when you need something positive to remember. Write so that you can get in touch with you.