There are days like today when everything I lay eyes on inspires the ever loving shit out of me.
It’s like God is placing all this amazingness in front of my face.
I’m just a wee bit excited & thankful about a lot of things that are happening.
I’m stretching myself & learning with open ears & remaining teachable.
I am bold & hopeful.
Please excuse me while I get all cheesy on you here. I guess I’m not always about vaginas & farts.
Although I really do love talking about vaginas & farts. And vagina farts.
I just can’t deny this thing stirring within me. This freedom that comes with not giving a shit about what other people think about what I create or type. I’m allowing myself to fully emerge. Faults, farts, hopes, dreams & all.
It feels really good to let my balls hang out. They needed to breathe.
I owe a lot of this surge of unbridled optimism to those who have encouraged me throughout my life. You know those people. The ones who make you feel good about yourself. The ones who gently push you with their sweet words as well as giving the gift of well-placed constructive criticism.
In a world full of cynics & shit heads, that kind of nurturing is something I value.
Everyone needs encouragement.
Whether it be your child or your sister, your trash man or the freaking President of the United States.
We all benefit from having someone cheer us on. But the kind of cheerleaders who are more about the “Go! Fight! Win!’ & less about midriff shirts & herkies.
(In case you wondered, you probably weren’t but I’m going to tell you anyway- I was a cheerleader in high school. It was only for one year though. I didn’t make the squad the next year because my grades were very sucky. It wasn’t for a lack of enthusiasm or semi-amazing dance skillz. I’m not still depressed about that at all).
I guess what I really want to say to you is this: don’t be afraid to be yourself.
Move towards those things that you love.
Give space to your passions.
And if you haven’t found out what that is yet, look around. What do you spend a lot of brain power thinking about or dreaming about?
Start a list. Ask a friend.
If you still have no friggin’ clue, be patient with yourself. You can’t force it. And it also doesn’t have to be profound or life altering.
But it can be if you let it.
About Robin Plemmons
Go on girl, preach it!
I’m tryin’!
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“Move towards those things that you love.”
Printed, hung over my desk. TRUTH.
that’s right- put it in your face so you’ll be reminded every dang day!
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Thank you for having a potty mouth. I’ve always had one and have always gotten “the look”…you know what I’m talking about… Anyway, thanks for the happy post. Word, bitch! =)
I can’t stop. I have chronic gutter brain.
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Only recently found you, and loving you more everyday.
OMG, Lesli- thank you for that. So nice of you to say.
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wait…Balls breathe??? I had no idea…
Yes, they have gills. Look very closely but not too close or something might spit at you.
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A truly inspiring post. It spoke volumes to me…and made me laugh too. I’m excited for what God has put all up in yo face. I can’t wait to see what the future brings your way. You are one truly amazing person.
xoxo
Snatchit- We feed off each other’s intermittent enthusiasm & motivation, don’t we?! I love it. I love you.
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“This freedom that comes with not giving a shit about what other people think about what I create or type. I’m allowing myself to fully emerge. Faults, farts, hopes, dreams & all.
It feels really good to let my balls hang out. They needed to breathe.”
Truer words have ne’er been spoken. Word up, sister. I miss your face <3
Twitter Name: crazyadventures
WORD, LISA. Now if I can live up to that statement, I’ll be happy. :P
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Love this! And yay for cheerleaders. We ALL need them. So glad you found yours!
Twitter Name: AndreaUpdyke
Omg, I need cheerleaders SO BAD. Thanks for the comment, Andrea!
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Hiding or pretending to be someone else is a big waste of time and space. Been there, done that. I’m owning it and not caring what others think. It’s a big weight off me.
Twitter Name: ConnieFoggles
Connie- life’s too short to not do what you want or say what you feel, right?! Wish I had learned this a lot earlier.
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Love the phrase “give space to your passions”. I have a couple of teens that could learn from that.
I love it, too. I feel so much better about myself when I allow room for the things that inspire me. Like art & conversation & shitty reality TV & twinkies.
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When we allow ourselves to be truly vulnerable and share our innermost selves with the world, that’s when we can finally REALLY feel the beauty of the world. It’s a win/win.
Love this!
Twitter Name: kikarose
Jessica- you are SO totally leading the way with being vulnerable & open! You are encouraging people. It’s awesome to see. xoxo
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Just laughing at the post tags!
Twitter Name: StacieinAtlanta
Ha! I wasn’t sure if anyone paid attention to those. Vagina farts might be my favorite tag ever.
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If I showed up to cheer you on in midriff shirts & herkies, it would be more disturbing that encouraging, so I’ll just leave it at RAH RAH SHISH BOOM BAH! Lovely post. :D
Twitter Name: StaceyNerdin
Stacey! It would make my life if I got to see you do a herkie. I’m going to practice mine so we can do them together at TypeA- you’re going right?
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Great post. You are my FIND of the year. I adore you and your work.
Aparna! Why are you trying to make me blush & cry? Thank you so much for saying that. I think you’re pretty damn fantastic.
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You got me at hanging balls to breath.
I thought maybe I need that too and then I’ll have it air-dried and preserved…just so I remember having balls when I forget.
Great post.
Twitter Name: cheri_mr
Don’t you EVER forget about your balls. They’re right there between your ears.
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I love you and your dirty mouth. Thank you for this.
Twitter Name: highimpactmom
My dirty mouth loves you back, Amanda. Hope your kiddos are feeling better! xo
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Love this article, it’s super inspiring and it speaks to readers of all ages!
Thank you for the inspirational tips and writings, great to pass on to our college readers looking for some reassurance and positive energy in their lives!
Annie Maguire
Managing Editor
CollegeCures.com
Okay, when were you guys in head? Inspiring, Robin. As were the replies.