Channeling My Inner Beyoncé
Lately, I've found myself in a lot of situations where I've needed to channel my inner Beyonce. Before you continue reading, you need to know that this is a little bit of a blog post about my love for Beyonce.
If you know me at all, you know that I think Bey is such an inspiration. Perhaps because a decade of my life was spent dancing to Beyonce songs for hours a day. I mean, just look at the below images. Not only is she a beautiful creature but I'm just convinced that she's somehow down to earth and humble, but yet a total fierce bad a**. ( I think every women needs both of those qualities ).
If you know me at all, you know that I think Bey is such an inspiration. Perhaps because a decade of my life was spent dancing to Beyonce songs for hours a day. I mean, just look at the below images. Not only is she a beautiful creature but I'm just convinced that she's somehow down to earth and humble, but yet a total fierce bad a**. ( I think every women needs both of those qualities ).
Within the last year I've gotten married, moved, started a career, etc, etc. I find myself in so many situations where I need to just "work it."
Speaking of, work has been harder then normal lately. I don't know if harder is the right word, but I definitely struggle sometimes to find joy in my office. I love, LOVE the work that I do for my clients and am thankful for the opportunities I've gotten to learn so much in my current position. We're a little short staffed in the office and it's taken a toll on me, as well as everyone else it seems. Sometimes I sit in my office, take a second and think "I just gotta keep hustling, look at Beyonce." I obviously don't want to be a singer, dancer, or the million other things that Beyonce is - but I do want to be one heck of a career woman, not to mention a fabulous wife.
Next, thanks to a fabulous fitness friend back in Fayetteville - I've been encouraged lately by working out more and slowly starting to eat healthier. Beyonce recently went vegan for 22 days, I swear - she's fearless. I've set goals to work out 4 days a week and only go out to eat twice a week, both are BIG improvements for me. Each week isn't a complete success, but I have to say, I feel great, especially after a work out. I've never wanted to be a skinny mini but once again, look at Beyonce - how gorgeous and healthy is she for being a woman who isn't a size 0?
In continuing to work on myself , I'm also starting to love my skin more. I've always used such harsh face washes and scrubbers. I'm learning to push all of that aside and am starting to adapt more products that will love my face, and ones my face will love.
Life is hard, for everyone and everyone needs to learn to be a total bad a** at times. Last year I learned a lot about myself. I've learned that I'm totally down for anything - I'll move in a second if I feel like I need to or if I feel like I'm not where I'm supposed to be. I've learned that marrying Todd is the best decision I've ever made in my entire life (obviously). I've learned that I've hidden my outgoing side a little bit since moving to Dallas. Recently I was on the phone with my mom and what she said woke me up. She said "Heather, you're more outgoing then that!" She's right, I'm a fun person and I run this world - like Beyonce.
Speaking of, work has been harder then normal lately. I don't know if harder is the right word, but I definitely struggle sometimes to find joy in my office. I love, LOVE the work that I do for my clients and am thankful for the opportunities I've gotten to learn so much in my current position. We're a little short staffed in the office and it's taken a toll on me, as well as everyone else it seems. Sometimes I sit in my office, take a second and think "I just gotta keep hustling, look at Beyonce." I obviously don't want to be a singer, dancer, or the million other things that Beyonce is - but I do want to be one heck of a career woman, not to mention a fabulous wife.
Next, thanks to a fabulous fitness friend back in Fayetteville - I've been encouraged lately by working out more and slowly starting to eat healthier. Beyonce recently went vegan for 22 days, I swear - she's fearless. I've set goals to work out 4 days a week and only go out to eat twice a week, both are BIG improvements for me. Each week isn't a complete success, but I have to say, I feel great, especially after a work out. I've never wanted to be a skinny mini but once again, look at Beyonce - how gorgeous and healthy is she for being a woman who isn't a size 0?
In continuing to work on myself , I'm also starting to love my skin more. I've always used such harsh face washes and scrubbers. I'm learning to push all of that aside and am starting to adapt more products that will love my face, and ones my face will love.
Life is hard, for everyone and everyone needs to learn to be a total bad a** at times. Last year I learned a lot about myself. I've learned that I'm totally down for anything - I'll move in a second if I feel like I need to or if I feel like I'm not where I'm supposed to be. I've learned that marrying Todd is the best decision I've ever made in my entire life (obviously). I've learned that I've hidden my outgoing side a little bit since moving to Dallas. Recently I was on the phone with my mom and what she said woke me up. She said "Heather, you're more outgoing then that!" She's right, I'm a fun person and I run this world - like Beyonce.
Ultimately, God is my #1 inspiration. But, it's always good to have women around you that inspire you - I have that in my friends, my hardworking mother, amazing women who have helped me grow closer to the Lord, and of course - Beyonce.
P.S. If you haven't bought Beyonce's new album, there is something seriously wrong with you. SERIOUSLY. At least buy **flawless, younce, partition, pretty hurts, drunk in love - buy the freakin' album.
P.S. If you haven't bought Beyonce's new album, there is something seriously wrong with you. SERIOUSLY. At least buy **flawless, younce, partition, pretty hurts, drunk in love - buy the freakin' album.