All about, well, me.

When originally conceptualizing the idea for this blog, I not only wanted to create a running blog, but a positive body image blog as well. This may or may not come as a surprise to you, but my body image is not exactly great, or good, or even a little positive. Now this is not to say that I think I am ugly, but I don't really have great self-confidence. When thinking about this, it is surprising to me that I have actually created and maintained this incredibly personal blog. Anyway, I told you all a little about the Nike ad campaign for positive body image, and I felt as though this would be an appropriate time to share them all with you.

Source: google.com via Briana on Pinterest

Source: google.com via Briana on Pinterest

Source: google.com via Briana on Pinterest

Source: google.com via Briana on Pinterest

Source: nikeblog.com via Briana on Pinterest

Before you comment on how large these images are and how, yes, they are hanging off the edge of the border, I only did that for your benefit so you would actually be able to read the type.

Now let me tell you, I can personally relate to all of these statements. I have a big but, and thunder thighs, and bruised, scarred knees. I never claimed to be a dainty, graceful, and feminine girl. Growing up with two older brothers always pushed me towards playing sports instead of becoming a ballerina. Throughout my childhood I played softball, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and water polo. I have symmetrical scars on my knees from sliding in softball, and no, I am not kidding.

Coming to college and being in a sorority has really given me the opportunity to express my girly side, and to be honest, I really like it. It's fun at times to put on a pretty dress and makeup and feel really beautiful for a few hours. One thing about me that adds to my self-consciousness is my height. I am 5'9'' and am usually one of the tallest people in the room. There are definitely some positive effects of being tall - I don't have to wear heels! Heels hurt your feet and are uncomfortable and make you much taller. But heels do have their benefits - they are quintessentially feminine and definitely make your but and legs look better, just sayin'.

For the most part, I genuinely like who I am and and proud of myself. But there is just something so entirely terrifying of being put in a room with no one you know and are expected to make friends. I am moving to New York next year and really don't know anyone there - all of my friends are either in Maryland or California. I hope that I can be brave enough to really be myself and make new friends and live with a total stranger in an apartment! And anxiety full steam ahead!

I hope this gives you a better idea of who I really am, and don't worry, I will run soon and post a blog about it. But would you like to know why I haven't been posting about running? Here is a little teaser - I. Have. Been. Dancing. - There might be a vlog next week...