Adulthood//Womanhood

I went to my friend's cottage during the holidays and it felt really great. I was able to get the adult and child experience all at the same time. We went skating and played outside, but we also relaxed and partied. It felt refreshing to be with 12 other awesome people!

Not only did we goof off like children, but we were also pretty independent and efficient like "real adults". We did the dishes and made delicious food. I even took part in solving plumbing problems (sharing toilets with so many teenagers can be quite a mess). Anyways, it was nice to feel like I can look after myself and others, and still enjoy myself to the maximum. That week came to show me that entering adulthood and womanhood isn't synonym of boring and serious. It shouldn't be scary at all!

I hope you all have youthful and happy day!

My Evolution of Style

Nice to Come Home - Julie Doiron

When I look at how I dressed throughout the years, I see how I've evolved into the woman I am today. As a 12 year old, I didn't feel any pressure on my appearance. I wore what I wanted, when I wanted to. It was an ideal time for me. With age I grew self conscious and I stopped myself from expressing myself clearly. Now, that I'm 18, I allowed myself to follow a middle way. I have a conscious of others, but I don't let it stop me from having fun with my wardrobe.

Also, I see in the way I dress that I've matured. I know I have full control over my body now, therefore I can do what I want with it. I dress less and less for "attention" and the eyes of others, and more for myself. I know I can be many things at the same time. I am allowed to look childish or classy or sexy, and most of all, I don't always have to look my greatest. I can wear sweatpants without feeling lame and I like that. Most of all, it's refreshing to know, looks aren't everything and that I can focus my attention on things that are more important than my appearance.

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I Am a Woman

January's going to be short this year, because I'm pretty busy. First, I did a big cleanup of my room, which might not sound like a big deal to you, but to me it is. Then, I went to a cottage for a week with some friends. Now, I'm back home planning the last week of vacation I have. Basically, I had hardly any time to think about what this month's exploration would be.

After talking to my friend Léonie about a project we're thinking about, I decided this month would be dedicated to womanhood. Not just my idea of womanhood, but womanhood across the world. I want to know what it means to be a female. I want to know what womanliness means. I want to know where I stand in this world and where I want to go. 

Womanhood from Imogen.Andersen on 8tracks Radio.