As I read my mom's blog, I realized I am a lot like her in more ways than I thought. I used to shrug it off when people said I look just like her... at family reunions I always get "ahhh, you're Carol's daughter, I'd know you anywhere". It used to embarrass me, but your know, she's not all that bad and if I was going to be compared to someone, I'm glad it's her.
Back to my point though... as I read one of her latest posts about hand-me-down clothes, I realized "labels don't define me" either. I've never been one to run to the closest mall and get the "must-have" designer shirt or shoes or purse. In fact, I really do not like malls at all (I get that from my dad). Now, I am NOT like her when it comes to hand me downs, they don't make a whole new wardrobe for me... but give me Target or Kohls any day of the week and I'll be happy as can be.
Labels are not important; some people get lost when it comes to the important things in life. Some may think they cannot function without the best of the best, but that's just not true! I function perfectly fine without a Louis Vuitton purse or a Jimmy Choo shoes or the next Vera Wang line or even the next hot car...
Maybe you can say I'm just not stylish enough or that I don't know what I'm talking about since I'm not in the fashion world. However, I'm happy where I am and I'd much rather spend my time, efforts and money on much better things, like:
* traveling to visit family and friends
* helping those less fortunate than myself
* putting food on the table for my family
* going to the movies
* starting my own business ventures!
How do I define myself... well:
* I am a wife, daughter and sister
* I am an athlete
* I am creative and crafty
* I have a good heart
* I am an entrepreneur
* I am a home owner
* I am a great friend
* I AM ME!
I'll say it again for all to know ... Labels don't define ME!
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