I loved this and wanted to share with you all . . .
8 Things Every Happy Woman Should Have
1. A go-to drink… I’m a fan of vodka sodas with
lime. I like them because vodka wasn’t an alcohol I over-drank in
college (unlike SoCo and Captain Morgan) and it neither tastes good or
bad, so it’s a win! I go for a Pinot Grigio when the mood strikes, or
for when I don’t feel like drinking too much but usually end up doing it
anyway. And when it comes to beer, I prefer an Allagash White or a
Blue Moon. Or Shipyard Pumpkin during the season. Although, I have
drank my fair share of Miller Lites while low on cash. (That’s generally
the case.) When you have a go-to drink, you appear to be a lady who
knows what she wants. Even if you’re out with a guy who will end up a
total mistake, at least you appeared confident with your decisions for a
moment in time!
Prosecco wins, but a margarita and mojito coming in as close 2nd's
2. A go-to Karaoke song. Or the decision to never
sing Karaoke. If you can sing really well, then you’re allowed to go
for the divas like Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston. Know your
strengths! Maybe you’re not a great singer but a great performer.
Maybe you can rap really well. Maybe you’re a girl who can do a killer
McJagger impression. Choose a song that showcases your strengths and
has people cheering for you. Not yelling at you to get off the stage
(drunk people will do that.) And if you have no performing/musical
strengths… stick to the bar! Drinks! Mmmm! (My go-to songs are
“Whatta Man” by Salt-n-Peppa or “99 Problems” by Jay Z.)
I have many songs that could be my go to but "Summer Loving" is a strong #1
3. A uniform. I like dresses. And leather or denim
jackets. I rarely wear jeans. I’m dabbling in them a little more, but
they’re rare. I have a make-up routine that I stick to… and doesn’t
involve all that much make-up at all. My hair is usually the same way –
or some variation of straight or curly. That’s the style I’m super
comfortable and confident in. If you love your jeans and a hoodie, rock
it! Find what you love… and buy it in bulk. But don’t shop at Costco
for clothes. Don’t!
Jeans, sweater and heels? YES pleeasse . . .
4. A hair stylist they love. Every eight weeks or
so, I get my hair cut by a woman that I love and trust. The moment I
met her, I knew she’d be the one for me. She even sort of looked liked
me, what with her tattoos and wavy hair. So I felt comfortable talking
to her and over time, we got to know each other. I dread having to talk
to a stranger for a half hour or so. But she makes it easy! Also, I
feel confident asking her questions about my hair because she knows her
shit. She’ll tell me what products I should use or stay away from based
on my hair type and she’s honest with me about what I should splurge on
and what isn’t worth it. She never lies to me and she doesn’t even
encourage me to get my hair colored there, she gave me tips on how to do
it better at home. Every time I leave her chair, I feel great! And
she gives me free bang trims. She’s just perfect and my life is better
because of her.
My mum is my hairdresser (amazing) and Dry Bar is my other love!
5. An exercise routine. Some of my friends are die
hard Zumba fans, Crossfit fanatics or boot camp connoisseurs. Oh, and
some people just like the regular old gym. I, however, have social
anxiety. Personally, I find exercising to be a relaxing, personal
endeavor. I like jogging alone with my thoughts and music. And I love
doing yoga and pilates. It works for me, I enjoy doing it and it makes
me feel confident. That might totally bore other people, but it’s all
about doing what you love. You’ll never stick to something if someone
is forcing you to adapt to their routine. Try new things, but keep the old.
Zumba, Piyo, running, Tracy Anderson Method . . . love it all
6. A hobby. We all have to work and pay bills and
seemingly, the only hobby we find time for is drinking. But doing
something else to get the brain functioning in other ways is REALLY
helpful. It could be simple like shopping. I LOVE shopping. It makes
me feel better, even when I’m just browsing. I like grabbing a coffee,
going for a walk and stopping in my favorite stores. I also like
performing improv comedy, blogging, writing, cleaning and re-arranging
my room/shelves (seriously), art, photography, DIY projects, browsing
the internet, collecting records and listening to new music. But, I
hardly ever do these things! We should spend more time doing activities
we just like to sit back and enjoy doing. It’s important to settle our
minds every now and then and not just think of where we need to be next
and how we’re going to pass the time while we wait. I watch so much
Netflix bullshit. And I won’t deny that I love it. But on the odd day
where I pick up my camera and go outside or find a craft on Pinterest to
replicate or whatever it is… I feel a little more fulfilled. It’s a
good feeling. I just forget about it the next day when I start watching
more “How I Met Your Mother.”
7. A best friend. It’s always good to have someone
to bother when you’re lonely. I don’t think every girl needs a
boyfriend… or male companion. They’re great, don’t get me wrong, but I
don’t think anyone needs a significant other more than a best
friend. I have a lot of people I reach out to when I’m feeling lonely…
and more often than not, it’s not my boyfriend. He’s bad at texting.
8. A healthy sense of self. Women are always going
to compare themselves to other women, that’s just a fact, but for the
majority of the day… we should be happy with who we are. We should come
to terms with our flaws and embrace them as good qualities. It’s what
makes us different that makes us who we are, as corny as that sounds. At the end of the day, a woman should want to be herself more than anybody else.
literally nodding along at ALL of these. I agree!!! I think I have ALL of them except a karaoke go to song...I NEED one...now I am thinking about it...lol.
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Thanks for sharing this, totally agree with all of them! I have unfortunately messed up with #2 but it is only because of #1. #2 after a lot of #1 is not a good idea! Especially when there is video evidence.
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Pia
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