One
You
are a prayer in the most holy mouth, the space between clasped hands,
a landscape so picturesque, any angle. You are a reminder that magic
exists.
Two
Oh
they will stop and stare, you most divine creature with unapologetic
skin and fearless features. Learn to take a compliment. Settle into
being the center of things.
Three
When
you fall in love, let it be with a person who asks nothing of you.
Your existence should be enough. If they do not kiss you urgently and
often, find someone who understands that lips in the presence of love
should ignite passion.
Four
Keep a
few great friends. When they tell you harsh truths, learn to listen
for the love. Growth is necessary and annoying at times, but look and
you will always find the silver lining.
Five
Buy
the perfect shade of red lipstick. It, like the perfect black dress,
are weapons. Use them at will.
(Speaking
of red...)
Six
Stop
hiding your tampons. You are a woman. You bleed. Grown people know
this. If he is afraid of menstruation, he is not prepared to be
inside of you.
Seven
Do not
apologize for existing, for being yourself. Apologize when you are
not.
Eight
If you
work hard, ask for a raise. Find your backbone and attach it to your
standards. You deserve the money that correlates to how hard you
work.
Nine
Feed
yourself kind words, chocolate, quality people, random first date,
solitude, orgasms, and books. You will need really, really good
books. Live in the story of them.
Ten
If all
else fails, repeat after me: I am enough.
