Yesterday, I bought a bikini for the first time ever. I mean I’ve probably worn one when I was like 2 years old, but as a choice on my own, this was a first. And it wasn’t even a whim. I specifically planned to go and buy a two piece swimsuit, and none of that cheater tankini stuff. I’m talking the real deal, itsy bitsy, teenie weenie yellow polka dot, string bikini.
I was partially inspired by all the old women I see on my beach living their best life. Not giving a fuck, letting it all hang out, while they drink wine on their floaties. I shouldn’t say all, there’s like 2 or 3 ladies, but the thing is, most days I take my kids to the beach, we’re the only ones there. And if anyone else happens to come they sit 50 yards away and do their own thing. So why should I be so concerned about my tummy showing?
So, I went to the mall while my car was getting it’s out of province inspection (who’s results thoroughly pissed me off) and bought the first bikini I tried on after realizing:
- I didn’t look terrible
- I didn’t need an XL
- My kids said I looked good.
- I legitimately felt comfortable in a string bikini.
- Yeah I was shocked. I mean you’re not going to see me on the cover of Sports Illustrated anytime soon, (or ever) but it was weird for me to be confident and feel like I looked good showing so much. Much better than the old ladies on my beach lol. So I’m just gonna be more free. And also more evenly tanned.
- So, if you ever come through my area, and see a chick with a glaringly white stomach showing on the beach, that’s just me, trying to catch up the tan to the rest of my body. 😂
-Bobby Darin/Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini-
You go girl!!! I think that is awesome…and that stomach won’t be white for long in a bikini! 🙂
Oh, but you underestimate how white it is lol 😆
LOL…you may blind others for a bit, but once you go a few times that white should transform into off-white…and then maybe even tan 🙂
That’s the plan.
how inspiring! love this! I have always had too much of a mid-section to wear one, even at 11. Tankini’s are lifesavers for me:) Love your boldness
Sometimes you just gotta day fuck it. And do you what you want, despite social standards
Yes!
One small step for woman kind 😂
I like this post C. Probably one of my favorites. This whole confidence thing…It looks good on you. Keep it up. Be free. When you are comfortable in your own skin, THAT is when you can truly be free. THAT is when you are the most attractive! Get it girl. Rock the hell outta that teenie weenie bikini! Much Love!
Haha thanks ☺️. I’m doing my best lol. It helps that no one is really around to see me. So I get over the hurdle of wearing a bikini out first… I’ll deal with the general public once I feel more comfortable
It’s all about progress girl. Baby Steps. Progress is progress no matter how little. As long as you continue to move forward, and not backward, you doing good.
😊 always forward.
Never backward! 🙂
I think Anthony Kiedis said is best with the line, “Release is Peace”. Nice post.
I like that phrase. Imma start using it. Thanks 👍🏽
I really like your zest!!! So infectious!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
That’s inspiring to hear! Thanks 🙏
We need a lot of that!🌸🌹🌷 Shows how emotionally healthy u r actually😉