There's nothing like the feeling of feeling good. There's the feeling of ecstasy.. Longing.. Fulfillment. Then there's this feeling I have uncovered. Happiness.
Let me start by saying that it took me a long time to get where I am emotionally. I fell in love with me just recently; it had to be within the last few years or so because for so long, I was trying to be who I thought people would love.
I will get to the point shortly, I swear. Just bear with me..
I've been dealing with someone (on an exclusive basis, mind you) and I, for the most part, am a homebody. I prefer slippers and Chucks over stilettos and pumps; pajamas and granny panties over lacy things that are scanty. That's just me.
My guy, *Stretch, is always decked out in finesse. His six-foot-six, athletically-sculpted frame is always accentuated in style. Bottom line is: I'm a diamond in the rough and it's time for me to shine.
I went shopping today, yesterday, and last week. The majority of my purchases were small pieces, tight-fisted buys, but I decided to renew my passion for me.
Now, *Stretch did have a hand in this. Inadvertently, he showed me what his tastes are; classy and unmatched. I refuse to be looked at as a homely female walking with him. I look like his sister and not the woman he has chosen.
Keep in mind that he has never spoken ill of my style or lack there of. The "lack there of" only comes from lack of funds. Now that the funds are in order, it's time for me to let me shit on these bitches!
I started off subtlety. A nice pair of shorts here.. A pair of walking shoes there.. Today, I went hog-wild! I got three pairs of shoes, two of which were Chucks (old habits die hard), plenty of shirts and tanks, and they weren't my usual blue and black (except an important pair of royal-blue, low-top Chucks).
I got a few nigga-esque pieces.. Again, that's just me. I needed a new hoodie and some Polo-like shirts.
Although I consumed all of these things for me, I am guilty with a motive that cannot be proven (yet I confess). When *Stretch sees me, he will be more turned on and attracted to me than he already is. This, in turn, will increase my admiration for myself and solidify the fact that I do have a great sense of style.
I am partial to comfort, so I have leaned towards it as if it were a crutch. No more! My hispanic/West Indian ambiance is actually a series of curves that are admired even in my tomboyish attire. Why not live a little and step out of the drab?!
I suppose the thought of spending hard-earned money on clothes always scared me. I find that I am actually exited by it, enthralled by that euphoric feeling.
I conclude that maybe in some odd but honest way, my *Stretch is the one to thank. I love being the one he holds close, confides in, cherishes. What better way to do it than in style?
The thrills of passion have led me to this, I refuse to take blame. As I sit in my grandmama nightgown and fuzzy slippers, I am content. Once I get hooked on lingerie though, there will be no turning back.
I am hooked on feeling good and looking like it.
Watch what I do!
* Actual name has been substituted by a nickname