Monday, January 26, 2009

Don't Be Afraid To Do You


Well I changed the background color from red to white...Because I got a few emails saying that it was hard to read...So I changed it...


I'm sitting here trying to get mentally ready for the gym if that's even possible....I know as soon as the Hubby gets here he will be ready to roll....


I was talking to someone today who colored their hair and now has to listen to everyones opinion about it...

And its so funny because everyone always has opinion....And people have no problem sharing it.....




I liked your hair better the other color

Your gaining weight..

You shouldn't lose anymore weight..

Why don't you wear make up?

Why do you wear make up?


People always have an opinion.....

Who Cares....Life is too short to try to spend it making everyone happy...And guess what you can't ....Its impossible..

Sad part is the closer the person is to you...The more they think they have a right to share their opinion even though they weren't asked....

And I never could understand how a co-worker or associate shares when not asked and they don't even know you like that...
So when making decisions that concern a new look ....Do what makes you happy..Especially if the opinions are not coming from a spouse....Be yourself....Some will love it...Some won't ....But who cares as long as you do...The people that matter will respect you for being your self
God Bless
Traycee




14 comments:

Jmilz86 said...

I know thats right, thats the motto to live by! I love ur attitude Traycee! WF was sharing a negative anonymous comment about her hair color on BHM today! People really have some nerve!

Traycee said...

@ Jmilz...Wait what happened ????

Delfim Peixoto said...

I Think I'm an outsider... ooops Am I?
Please forgive me, ok?
Kiss

Anonymous said...

I am going through the same issues in my life. And at the end of the day my self esteem gets worse. I am tired of conforming myself to the way people want me to act, look, and become. Thank you for you encouraging words. Everything that you spoke of is the truth. For me its tough anyway when you are alone. And when the people who you love sometimes treat you just as bad as the people who you seldomly know, its hard to accept. But I have decided that I have to cut ties and just live my life to my fullest. Thank you.

Jmilz86 said...

@ Traycee...someone made an anonymous comment on Wildfire's fotki basically trashing her hair color and telling her she needs to cut it all off, etc! It was just a mess b/c why go and make negative comments! You don't have to like what someone does and everyone can have their opinions but come on now!

teachermomof2 said...

Traycee you hit the needle on the head with this one! I couldn't agree more. People definitely need to mind their own business when it comes to others dong what makes them happy and trying to live their own lives. Opinions are like A-holes...everyone has one and 9 times out of 10m, their full of sh%T anyway! Please excuse my language there, but people get to me when they get on that judgmental trip.

Anonymous said...

i certainly agree a 100percent,growing up with the background i come from,people tell you,u shud b this way,u shud do this,they try to mould u into somethng u r not,i have learnt the hard way,i shouldn't b anything other than me,if people dont like me, to hell with them,i have one life to live,i intend it to live it pleasing God and myself

Wes said...

Yeah I can really relate to the coworker part. They should be the last ones to give personal opinions on ANYTHING.

Anonymous said...

i'll keep my opinion to myself. :))

Traycee said...

I didnt think I would get so many personal emails regarding this post...Im glad it touch so many of you..I guess I have just been blessed with tough skin....I'm truly my fathers child

@ Jmilz...You know thats the thing about the internet ...You reach all kinds of people...But anyone that can insult or try to put down or hurt someone they have never even met and know nothing about...R truly , truly unhappy people...Thats why I could careless about the people that occasionally try to leave comments for me....Its actually funny to me because they hate me so much they have to follow everything I do....Ive been through too much in life and have too many kids, and too old to get caught up in such stupid things..

@ Anonymous....You can't let people take away your joy...Do you girl because no matter what you do people you care about and not care about will have an opinion

@ TeacherMomof2..Hahahahaha...Really though

@ Anonymous...I couldn't agree more...The only one we should be worried about is God..

@ Wes...Yes isn't that crazy

@ Anonymous....And that was the whole post...Keeping your opinions to yourself...*Smile*

Saved Girl said...

Amen girl, I was a notorious people pleaser but realized I was the one not being happy in the end so I stopped. Like your blog layout.

Ti Asha said...

Thank sooo much for these words of encouragement because the other day, I had two ppl in my life who thought it would be necessary to tell me that I've gained weight and it was truly affecting my self esteem.

I've always been tall and skinny so now I've got some shape, I thought I looked good. What I really wanted to tell them was that they've been ***big*** all my life and don't watch me, go read a book.

But for this new year, I really am focused on praying for those who dish out negative comments ( conscience or sub-conscience) and maybe introduce them to learn about self love.

Torrance Stephens - All-Mi-T said...

i know thats right - preach

Euthie said...

God, this post is the truth. I wore my hair in pincurls for two days and then in a braidout for two days (I finally had the guts to try it!) and got compliments from everyone for the pin curls and then when I wore the braidout this one coworker was like, "WHERE DID YOUR BEAUTIFUL CURLS GO? It looks like you just took out your braids!" I got a lot of good comments too, so I'm not discouraged, but hearing him call me out like that just really frustrated me. Like seriously, if it wasn't a compliment, he should've just shut it.