the power of being a woman

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

enough money within her control to move out

and rent a place of her own,

even if she never wants to or needs to...

something perfect to wear if the employer,

or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a youth she's content to leave behind....

a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to

retelling it in her old age....

a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...

one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family....

eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,

and a recipe for a meal,

that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a feeling of control over her destiny...

how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to quit a job,

break up with a lover,

and confront a friend without;

ruining the friendship....

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......

when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that she can't change the length of her calves,

the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...

how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .

whom she can trust,

whom she can't,

and why she shouldn't take it personally...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

where to go...

be it to her best friend's kitchen table...

or a charming Inn in the woods...

when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

What she can and can't accomplish in a day...

a month...and a year...

The most influential woman I know

Time for a Change...

Forever 21 Nail Polish-I have it in Seaside Turquoise

As you can probably tell by my previous posts I am extremely happy that summer is here. Finally! Lifeguarding has been fine and I have been getting really tan! Unfortunately the bad thing about lifeguarding is that I am stuck to wearing black mesh shorts and a shirt that says, 'LIFEGUARD." Not the most attractive outfit. However, I have found some way to even accessorize this, as well.

Mid-week I chose to change my nail polish from tomato red to a beautiful seaside turquoise. I have to say, this has been a huge hit! Not only do I love the way my toe nail polish looks against the clear blue pool water (as I sit in the lifeguard stand and twirl my whistle) but I have received many compliments.

So the next time you're feeling like you need to spruce up an outfit, try a polish change to give your look a fresh, new, vivid feeling.

For now...

take care, love Blair

Releasing with a Run

Well, the other day I did it. I have finally reached the point where working out is back to how it used to be. By this I mean, I am able to run and enjoy it or head to the gym and kill a bunch of time knowing I'm getting my body back into shape. After 3 attempts to run for 2o minutes without stopping, on my short path, the other day I was able to complete my short path run and feel good afterwards. The other day, I had so much on my mind I chose to go for a run and attempt my long path. It takes about 40 minutes for me to complete my long path and goes around our neighborhood.

It's been a rough couple of weeks for me and since graduation it has been a whirlwind of emotions and the best way to pump some quick endorphins has been running. I love the feeling when I am not thinking about anything, my legs become numb, and my music is rocking. I can run for what seems like forever. However, it's nothing huge like miles upon miles, but it's enough for me to feel accomplished.

Yay for summer!

for now...

take care, love blair