I’d like to let you
all on a little secret … I do not personally know Beyoncé.
I would like
to let you know though that I am a city girl from Melbourne with real problems like ‘if I should
wash my hair tonight or save it for after soccer practice tomorrow’. These are
the real things I worry about.
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| Queen Bey & I outside Coco Bongo in Mexico |
I do not know what Beyoncé is proud of, but based on my perception of what she embodies, represents and brings to public knowledge, I believe Beyoncé would be proud of the ambitious woman I am. I have strength, act on my ambitions and follow through with my passions such as writing this blog and travelling independently. I also feel strongly about women’s rights and often feel offended when men treat women secondary, put them down, dismiss or devalue their worth. I also do not like the way traditional masculinity negatively impacts on female relations by encouraging them to compete and act against each other through bitchiness and slut shaming.
Before travelling
solo through most of Latin America, I used to suffer much self-doubt. Now
I feel self-assured, confident and happy as a person, which is something no one
can take away from me. My experiences have shaped the person I am today and am
thankful for that. Over the years I have built a newfound appreciation for
myself that enables me to speak my mind if I feel mistreated or devalued, which
is something I could not do before as I lacked self-confidence and
self-appreciation. However I know my worth now, am happy and unapologetic for
that. I also know I can be an over-sharer and believe some of
the funniest stories are the ones that should never been told, which I am also impenitent for.
Given how much
Beyoncé values her privacy, I am doubtful she would be too impressed with my love
for poop stories and immature reactions (i.e. bursting out in laughter) when
someone farts in public. We’re all human at the end of the day though. We should
embrace our imperfections and celebrate our craziness.
While I strongly
admire Beyoncé, her womanly prowess; the documentaries I have watched about her
music career depict her to be a very strong-willed,
determined and serious woman who pays great attention to the finest details. She does not leave much to chance and likes to be
in complete control of her situation. As soon as she loses the slightest bit of
control of her situation, she is not a happy Beyoncé.
I consider Beyoncé to be an intellectual, powerfully influential, empowering woman who kicks all arses and dominates the music industry. However I personally like leaving things to chance and going with the flow. I do not believe in making plans, as I know they never work out as intended. I also enjoy having freedom, flexibility and consider myself to be a care free spirit who doesn’t take life seriously and loves sharing a laugh amongst new and old friends.
Life is about having fun and living it to the fullest without regrets. It is about doing more of what makes you happy. For me that is writing, which I know is something Beyoncé would be proud of.
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