i never delved into the grey space between girly-girl and tomboy. i moved from teenage girl to grown woman, never once wavering from ostentatious femininity.

while i love shooting the shit with the boys- thank you St. Albans & ND- i love even more being the one gal among ’em, not one of ’em. you get much further that way.

you know i blame my mama. she is strong, smart, driven but above all else she is the most graceful embodiment of a woman.

this room swathed in pink and crystal and ribbons makes me proud of every inch of woman that i am.

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