Opinions

I have to STOP caring what other people think. Do you?

Some would say I am a little bold when it comes to being edgy and doing certain things. I have tattoos and body piercings, I change my hair color a few times a year or more, I wear clothing some would never consider, I don’t act my age, and I let words fly right out my mouth, without a second thought. (Not always on purpose, just a little A.D.D is all). From the outside, it would appear I don’t care what others think. But sadly, I do! When someone gives me their “opinion” on what I have said or done, it stings a little. I have even heard I am now too skinny. Also, why would I want to put on muscle because it will only make me look tough and manly.

As a society, why do we have to disapprove when someone changes their physical appearance? Isn't it their body to do with what they want? As long as it doesn’t hurt others, then what difference does it really make?

The public in general accepts it if someone loses a little weight, wears acrylic nails, changes their hair style only a few times, tans only a little, wears makeup, bleaches their teeth, gets braces, grows facial hair or shaves it off, receives laser hair removal, waxes their legs or chest, wears a push-up bra with padding, has moles removed, chemical peels or any other minor changes. But according to whose measure is “minor”?

They then disapprove of nose jobs, face lifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, lifts or reduction, liposuction, tattoos, body piercings, etc. Some of these I may not agree with but my opinion does not matter when talking about someone else's body. How would you know if a woman’s stomach wasn’t destroyed after giving birth or her breasts are disfigured for one reason or another? Is it even your place to know this information? Do they need to justify it to you? What if a man just simply wants a hair transplant? Or is this one OK? These procedures are judged as wrong, unnecessary and vane. I have an imperfect ear. Is it alright to have it fixed because I was born this way?

Most give an opinion when it’s not wanted. How does another person’s choice in body appearance affect your life? This year for me personally, and I hope for you too, is going to be a year of mental change. Do what makes us (me) happy and don’t worry what others think. Everyone has their opinion and so what!

Now stop worrying what grandma thinks about your new clothes, hair color, crazy workout routines and new muscles. Workout, lose weight, and drink those protein shakes with confidence. Maybe fix a few other things if you chose. Who am I to judge?