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Sunday, March 21, 2010 |
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| We're Bringing Fab Back |
Hey FGs!
So I have a little confession to make here: sometimes, I don't feel much like the Fab Gal. I mean, I've always thought it was important to believe in yourself and be confident in who you are. That's why I came here in the first place. But lately, that whole confidence thing has been hard for me. Like, way hard.
But the thing is, for me anyway, when you don't have that confidence, it makes it harder to do lots of things. It's harder to make decisions (chocolate or vanilla? flip-flops or cowboy boots?), to say how you feel (I can't tell ya how many times I changed my mind on this post!)... it's harder to really enjoy all the great things you've got.
Anyways, enough about me! I don't want to be a downer. But what I wanted to tell you is this - if you've ever been there, been down on yourself, feeling a little less than Fab - you're not alone. That's just part of growing, of being a Fab Gal who wants to be the best she can be. And the good thing is, the power to change that is all inside of you. And we can work together.
So if you need a little confidence boost, or just want to celebrate how Fab you are, you're in the right place. I believe in you... and you deserve to believe in you too. We could all use a little more Fab in our lives.
xoxo
The Fab Gal
As always, you can reach me here, by comment, or by e-mail at fabgalsite@gmail.com. I'm always there when you need me.Labels: being yourself, confidence, fab gal, self esteem |
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Monday, March 23, 2009 |
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| Who Are You, Anyway? |
So FGs,
Who are you? If someone asked you that, could you answer? Sure, there's the obvious answers: Sister. Friend. Blonde. Lefty. Check. Check. Double-Check. (For me, anyway). But anyone can figure that out. There's got to be more to that answer. So how do you begin to answer it?
The truth is, I'm not really sure. But I guess the only place to start is to try. And hey, the more you need the figure out, the more that there is to explore.
I think of it like my closet -there's all these pieces from times when I was trying out something different. There's the Taylor-Swift-inspired skirt. Then there's the sparkly gold-and-pink tank top I bought to look like Sharpay from HSM. And then there's the Audrey Hepburn dress that matched with my Miley Cyrus/Demi Lovato hair. In fact, now that I think about it, much of my closet has been based off of trying to look like someone else, a sweet and pretty face in a magazine. Woah.
And that's not the worst thing ever. I mean, we are allowed to have people we admire, and it's cool to borrow or learn things from other people. But following in their footsteps can be like putting a placeholder on who you want to be. It's fine, and it may even be nice and easy, but don't you really want to take off the training wheels and ride for yourself? You can. But you have to make that choice and go for it. All by yourself.
xoxo
The Fab GalLabels: advice, being yourself, fab gal, girls, identity, self esteem, teens |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 9:38 PM |
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 |
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| Let's Lose Control! |
Hey Fab Gals!
Do you ever have really high expectations for how things will go? It can be such a let down - like when you've been anticipating your birthday party for weeks, imagining every detail of your perfect day. There is no way it can possibly match what you've dreamed up. Then the big day comes, and you're disappointed. Maybe things don't turn out bad, but they certainly didn't match what you hoped for.
Sometimes, I wish my life was more like a TV show. Then, even when bad things happened, I would kinda know what was coming, and it would all neatly wrap up in the end. Real life is a little more. . . complicated. With everything you do, there are a million ways that things can turn out. Some are good, some are bad, and some are just different then you'd expect. So the chances of things happening the way you expect? Like a million to one. The universe doesn't really play in your favor.
I have been disappointed, surprised, and thrown through quite a few loops before. And what it's made me realize is that maybe it's best to just take life as it comes. Sure, life is what you make it out to be, but it's also how you take what you are given, because you can't know what's coming for sure. It's good to have some sense of direction, to know where you want to go. But maybe, it's okay to just be where you are, right now.
There's so much - school, friends, family, boys, whatever. If you try to control it all, you'll be disappointed, because you just can't do that. And you might miss out on some great surprises if you are too focused on perfection. So just be you, and take life as it comes. No expectations, no reservations. Don't be worried or scared for what's coming - you'll be ready when it gets here. Promise.
xoxo
The Fab GalLabels: being yourself, breaking plans, change, control, expectations, fab gal |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 9:46 AM |
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Friday, August 22, 2008 |
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| Rise and Shine! |
Happy Friday, Fab Gals!
I don't know how many of you have started school yet, but the first week is always hard, isn't it?Especially if you're new there, which is the case for me. Being in a new environment and not knowing anyone very well can be really intimidating, especially when you are just trying to make a good impression and find where you fit in. That's how I have been spending my week - trying to find my group.
It's really funny how, when we're trying to make new friends, we spend our time seeing how we match up. Do they look like me? Have the same interests? Same personality? When you're trying so hard to fit in, it can be easy to get caught up trying to be like the people you want to impress. It seems natural that if you can seem cool and be "one of them," things will be good, because you'll have your place.
Something you should know about me: I am a little different. Not in a freaky way, like I wear cat pajamas to school or whatever, but I am definitely my own person. We Fab Gals, we're born to stand out, you know? And this whole week, I have been trying to push myself into place, to fit into this group or that one, and truthfully, I haven't been all that happy, because I haven't really gotten to be myself.
Like I said, when we think about groups of people, we think about how they are the same. But think about one person, someone you really admire. Don't you think about what's unique about them? Those things that make you different, those are the things that make you impressive. That, and having respect for yourself and everyone else. Being yourself means not everyone is going to like you. That's just the way it goes. It's like what Coco Chanel said, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different." You were born to stand out, FG, and if you let yourself, you won't have to worry about finding your place because you will always be in it.
I hope school is going alright for you, and that you get your chance to stand out. If you need me, remember that I can always be reached here, by email at fabgalsite@gmail.com, or at The Fab Gal Myspace.
xoxo
The Fab GalLabels: being yourself, fab gal, friends, individuality, school, teens |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 8:56 AM |
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Friday, June 27, 2008 |
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| Young at Heart |
Hey hey Fab Gals! Have you ever watched a little kid and noticed how comfortable they are in their own skin? I think it's so funny - they know themselves and what they need better than a lot of adults. I don't think you would ever catch a little kid pinching their fat in the mirror or overeating or getting mad at themselves. Kids have this amazing ability to know what their bodies need, no worries. It's intuition - but somewhere along the way we lose it.  I know how it is, Fab Gals: life is really crazy. Once you start to grow up, there's school and friends and everything is changing all the time. There's a lot of pressure, and sometimes it feels amazing just to make it through the day in one piece! Don't get me wrong - there are major perks to being a teen. I know I didn't get a cell phone or to go to the mall by myself when I was 5. And it's nice to be away from time-outs and footie pajamas. Maybe, though, we can tap into some of the things that we knew as a kid. Intuitive eating, a new big movement in health, is a "no-diet" philosophy that is based on listening to your body, eating what you want, and stopping when you're full. Nobody knows how to do that better than a kid! Kids are truly free spirits - they live in the moment and are who they are, no complaints. And they enjoy themselves! There's no reason we can't have that too.
So go ahead Fab Gals- grab a jump rope. Make Kool-Aid. Wear jelly shoes. Then pick up your cell and go to the mall. Just remember: you know who you are and what you need, you just have to listen. Leave room for your imagination and room to grow. And always feel free to play. What about you, FGs? What do you miss about being a kid? What are the best (and worst) parts of being the age you are? Leave a comment to let me know what you think! xoxo The Fab Gal Labels: being yourself, fab gal, intuition, listening to your body, play |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 11:11 AM |
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Monday, June 23, 2008 |
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| We Rock! We Rock! We Rock On! |
Hey there Fab Gals!
I don't know about you, but I had to watch Camp Rock this weekend... and then two times more. I confess: I love musicals, and I love the Jonas Brothers. Even still, the reasons I loved it so much was I could totally relate to Mitchie, and I'm pretty sure every Fab Gal can in some way. Mitchie is a girl with a dream, who unfortunately has been "invisible" for too long. She keeps herself that way, because she's afraid. She's afraid the person she is isn't someone worth any attention, but she is so wrong. When we're not sure of ourselves, we do bad things - like lying that our mom is the president of Hot Tunes China when she's really a cook. Yikes! So some of us haven't gone that far, but we all know what it's like - lying, being with someone who's mean to us to be popular, hiding who we are, trying to blend in. But that is no way to live our lives. All movie long, we think: Gosh Mitchie! What are you doing? You are so talented and beautiful and unique! Why are you letting Tess push you around? You could be kissing Shayne right now! Okay, so that's what I was thinking. Of course, this is a movie - real life isn't as obvious sometimes. But for all you know, someone around you might be thinking the same thing. Once you decide to live your life your way, things will fall into place, and you won't have to be invisible. You, Fab Gal, deserve to be the star of your life - no one else! Who knows what's waiting for you - new friends, fabulous opportunities, a Jonas Brother - to stop hiding and start being who you want to be.  What about you, FG? Did you watch Camp Rock? Love it? Hate it? Have you been hiding who you really are? Leave a comment to let me know (see the "how-to" guide on the left for help!). No more hiding who I want to be...This is me
xoxo
The Fab Gal
Labels: being yourself, Camp Rock, fab gal, individuality, self-confidence |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 10:39 AM |
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