I’ve got the flu! The only thing I can manage doing today is a little reading. Right now I’m reading about self compassion and came across this fab quote.
If we were perfect, we wouldn’t be human; we’d be Barbie and Ken – plastic figurines that look good but are also dead as doorknobs.Ā – from Self Compassion by Kristin Neff
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Wow, ken has hair. I wonder if they gave him his missing body parts as well?
Hehe – you’re such a funny chica!! If he doesn’t have certain body parts, then he’s not very perfect, is he? š
My point exactly, even perfect is not completely perfect!!!! š
Feel better–I was sick two weeks ago.
Thanks Ivonne – I appreciate it! š
Oh no! Get better! I had the flu last year, and it’s brutal! Hang in there.
Thanks for your well wishes Susan. My hubby just got over it and I thought I was safe and then… Oh well, this too will pass. š
Same thing with us! Husbands are NO good š
Get well SOON! Sending you love š
Much appreciated chica!! I feel a little better already. š
You are right—even they…are not! š
Life in plastic is NOT fantastic – hehe!
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MUCH ADO ABOUT PLASTIC SURGERY?????? š
Get better soon, Celeste! Us vegans need you!
What a nice comment Chris – that really makes me feel good! š
Oh my. I don’t want to look like Barbie. I want to be alive. The imperfections are what makes us unique and beautiful right.
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Yes, but only if we OWN our imperfections. A challenging thing to do in modern society. š
Totally agree. I still struggle with this ridiculous quest for the perfect body. Awesome that you posted this Celeste.
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It’s a tough issue that I certainly struggle with too. I’ve come a long way in recent years, however. I think my husband has helped me with this a lot. My husband is short and bald, but he’s very comfortable with himself. He totally owns how he looks and doesn’t feel bad about himself at all. I was attracted to his confidence, and seeing how he is has been an inspiration for me in so many ways. I do think this is more of a challenge for us women, however. š
Yea, men seem to be able to accept themselves more. I’m tellin ya, we are definitely wired differently. If I get bloated, I feel like I’m fat and think it. If my hubby gets bloated, he just says, I’m bloated (or even worse, my stomach’s full of gasses – eek!)
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I hope you feel better Celeste. Rest, stay warm, stay hydrated.
Thanks chica – much appreciated!!! š
I hope you’re better soon! Take good care of yourself, Celeste!
Thanks so much – I’m really taking it easy so I hope to be back to myself in no time. š
Sometimes getting sick is a good reminder that we need to relax more often š
Sending you healing vibes Celeste!!
I can feel them!! š
Wishing you a speedy recovery Celeste! You’re too nice to be sick.
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Thanks for the well wishes Carmen – I really appreciate it!! š
I hope you feel better soon Celeste! I think you are beautiful and always have a very sofisticated look like a movie star. Mark agrees with me š
Hehe – I don’t feel like a movie star, but I’ll take all the compliments I can get!! You are one beautiful chica yourself Maria. My bro is a lucky dude. š
Feel better soon Celeste š
Thanks April – I really appreciate it!! š
Get well soon, Celeste! Thanks for this amusing post :)! Love, Meliza x
Thanks for your lovely comment – I appreciate it!! š
Can you imagine a society where women aren’t meant to feel that they need to look a certain way? Now, that would be perfect! Hope you get well soon, Celeste! Sending you positive energy. š
Let’s start that society Sophia!! Of course, it would probably be just women who wanted to live there so I suppose we’d die out quickly. Oh well! Anyway, thanks for the well wishes – I appreciate it! š
Yeah, probably. š
Have a great day, Celeste!
I had the flu in February. I was convinced it was the plague. Horrible. I hope you get well soon!
I haven’t been sick for over two years, so I guess I’m due. It is horrible, however; and I appreciate your thoughts. Celeste š
Get rid of it! š Wishing you a swift recovery! š
Thanks so much Marina!! I’m actually feeling a little better today so I think I’m on the mend. š
GOOD!!! š
I love that quote!
Sending healing thoughts your way.
Thanks so much for your well wishes – much appreciated!! š
Hi Barbie š Get well soon.. Love Doorknob xox ā¤
Hi Ken! Why don’t you take off that hat and show us your lovely blonde hair. š
My hair is painted on, like yours š lol
Get well, my beloved friend! I had stomach flu but now I am better. Get spoiled by your husband & get plenty of rest,…we Will be waiting here,…from a distance! š Xxx
Thanks Sophie! My hubby is spoiling me – I’ve got a keeper!! š
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Hope you are on the mend, Celeste! I am sorry to hear you have the flu! I hope that you will take a lot of time to rest, since sometimes these things reoccur, if we are not totally well… Take care and the quote was fun and funny! I don’t think anyone should aspire to be perfect. Boring and plastic, is right! Smiles, Robin
What a lovely comment Robin! I’m feeling much better already, but I hear you about resting so that things don’t reoccur. Sometimes I push myself too much when I’m sick and it lingers. I’ve been trying to rest this time, however; so hopefully it will pass quickly. š
Ah I hope you get well really soon Celeste! Great quote, so very true and I’d much rather be imperfect but real! š
Thanks for the well-wishes Poppy! Perfect ain’t all it’s cracked up to be, that’s for sure!! š
Absolutely!!
My 10-year-old self certainly didn’t think so, but you are right- B & K really are dead as door knobs!
And yes, self-compassion. Thanks for the reminder. Feel better.
We think a lot of funny things when we’re ten!! Thankfully, most of us grow up. š
Sound advice, and make sure you rest up! I’m sending you a lot of get well wishes!