Getting Honest Up In Here

Happy Monday everyone! Today's post is a little different. When I started this blog, I wanted it to be a place where people could go to get a little day-to-day inspiration. You know, a place where people could get ideas to make them happier and so forth. Well, to be honest with you, I totally forgot about that goal.

My feelings as of late (And isn't beyond scary to be honest when it comes to feelings?) are that I'm struggling with social media.  But, it really is kinda my fault for feeling that way. You see, my life the past year and a half has sort of been in limbo. I keep getting declined from job opportunities and dating has been a struggggle. (How's that for personal?!) I have these things I am dealing with then I get on social media and I am like, "What the heck?! Am I the only one whose life isn't beyond perfect?" I see pictures/posts of people getting jobs, having babies, getting married, loosing weight, getting these amazing clothes, learning a new talent, growing a business, gaining followers, working for companies I'd love to work for, getting on TV etc. When I see these things, whether it is right or not, I immediately think- "I am not any of those things." I have, and how embarrassing it is to admit, started to loose confidence in myself solely because my life is not at the same place as these people.
There is that great quote that says, "You shouldn't compare yourself to strangers on the internet." Well, half the people I compare myself to I actually know and the other half other fellow Utahans so I feel like they aren't total strangers. Anyway, I am not saying that is right but it's what I am doing.

So the other night (I know by now you are all like- waaaaaaaa pooooor you) I was literally making a list in my head about everything I wasn't. I got so sad I needed chocolate stat (Well I guess I need that when I am happy too... but I digress.)  Then I thought, "But... what ARE you?" It is sometimes hard to think of the good in ourselves, but how important it is that we do! So, this little list of who I am is not to be cocky but more to help you get to know me better and more for my personal accounts. I encourage you guys, on this here Monday, if you ever get the social media blues to make list of all the wonderful things you are! As you follow Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Insta, Google+ and other accounts this week don't get down. There are great things to look at and people to follow. But just because they are great doesn't mean you aren't! So here is MY list:

Elora is a girl who...
Has awesome eye lashes
Enjoys laughing and making others laugh as well
Appreciates beauty in the world
Is a dancer
Is in pretty good shape
Loves riding horses
Has good fashion sense
Appreciates old movies and loves how charming they are
Has long legs
Enjoys daydreaming and believing in fairytales
Is a good sister
Has an amazing family and dog
Is a pretty good reader
Has a great work ethic
Is friendly people person
Loves to smile
Loves making others feel loved
Has an amazing church calling 
Realizes art is one of the greatest things in the world
Can be girly but still enjoy a good football game and riding four wheelers in the mud
Loves trying and learning new things
Enjoys encouraging others
Isn't afraid to be who she is and admit to all the geeky things she loves (Disney, Captain America, Harry Potter...)
Has amazing friends
Is creative

Happy Monday you guys, try making a list yourself. See how it goes!