This weekend I did something out of the norm. I went swimming. Okay, let me rephrase that - I went swimming in a bathing suit. I actually let people see me in a bathing suit and I didn't care what anyone thought. Not a big deal for some people, but it's a huge deal for me.Aerie thought it would be fun to take the boys swimming on Saturday. I was like, "that's fine but I ain't going in." My comment didn't surprise him because that's what he has come to expect from me.
As the day went on I began thinking of the fun they would have. And then I realized that I'd be missing out, once again, on all of the fun & family time, and all because of my w-e-i-g-h-t; measuring myself according to what I weighed... how I thought I looked in my bathing suit. So I put my foot down and I litterally JUMPED IN! I refused to let my weight control my mood or my day! And I had the most fun time with my family!
...which brings me to another thought.
I was in the change room and I look up and this woman nearly runs me over. The thing is, she was completely NAKED!!! I am one of those women who prefer to dress and undress myself in private when I am in a public place. Maybe it was the way that I was brought up - not sure. I am always, hmmm, shocked when I see women get naked like that. It's confusing for me. I wonder WHY? Why don't they cover themselves? I'm actually more curious than anything. I mean, women of all shapes, sizes and races do it. Why, why, why?
If you are one of "those" women who are not discreet when they get changed in a public changeroom, I would LOVE to know why. Just why. That's all :)
I was in the change room and I look up and this woman nearly runs me over. The thing is, she was completely NAKED!!! I am one of those women who prefer to dress and undress myself in private when I am in a public place. Maybe it was the way that I was brought up - not sure. I am always, hmmm, shocked when I see women get naked like that. It's confusing for me. I wonder WHY? Why don't they cover themselves? I'm actually more curious than anything. I mean, women of all shapes, sizes and races do it. Why, why, why?
If you are one of "those" women who are not discreet when they get changed in a public changeroom, I would LOVE to know why. Just why. That's all :)
11 comments:
I understand the fear of bathing suits, I haven't dared to put one on since I had Victoria, but I used to live in one all summer before hand.
As for the naked women in change rooms...well, I don't know "why" because I'm like you and prefer to change as privately as possible lol.
Good for you Trace.
Last summer I put on a swim suit for the firs time since having Rhys (we're not pool swimmers) but I certainly can relate to your feelings.....for me it somewhat depends on who I'm with. If I'm with family, then I'm okay....even on a public beach. Now if I were on some golden coast somewhere and surrounded by young girls in string bikinis that may be another story.
Naked....nope, not in a mass change room like that. Even when I'm away with a friend I tend to be discreet; back turned, one article of clothing at a time....
Tracy,
I am so proud of you! You did something I wouldn't dream of doing right now...swimsuit! Good for you!!!
With regards to the naked women...I know exactly what you're saying...even though we're of the same sex...I don't want to see EVERYTHING right in front of me..you know what I'm saying? haha
Be encouraged that you are doing amazing with what was once a struggle for you!
Love,
Carrie
Yay! I am so glad you participated in that activity with your family. Keep it up you are on the right track. Now you have that memory with your family instead of a lie you are becoming free. God is good!
Lori, I was thinking that exact same thing! We know you are out thereeeeee naked in public people! He-he.
Yeah, yeah... I know you saw my butt crack :) They don't call me McCrack for nothin'! Ha-ha!
Ok, ok... I don't want to leave anyone out, so this is what happened.
I was doing the dishes one day and then Aerie pulled down my pants and took a picture. He only got a glimpse of my butt crack on camera. So anyway, later on that evening Lori, Sarah and I went to visit Cory after her surgery and I decided to take some pictures of us before we left. I was scrolling through the photos on my camera to show the girls what the photos we had just taken looked like... WHEN I scrolled back TOO FAR and they all saw that picture of my BUTT CRACK, which I had not yet deleted. So my new McName was McCrack. So there you go.
Pam, Debbie, Carrie: We are all on the Discreet When Changing in Public team :)
Lori: You strike me as someone who wouldn't care so much about getting undressed in public. Are you discreet? What about you Donna?
Just curious... that's all.
Out of respect for peoples mental health and so I do not cause any trama to others I am discreet when changing. I will always feel bad for our old mailman....uh I think I had better tell this one in person sometime. I don't think it is blogging material. Although I did share it with our old life group.
Tracy on a more serious note there are quite a few thoughts going through my head on this. They are all touching on body image I think. It is going to be long so I will blog on my blog about it. I will not have a chance to get to it until late tonight, late tomorrow night or saturday. So you know which of my blogs refers to this one I will call it uh... Woohoooooo - A Body Image Story
Ok e-chat soon.
Hey Gals,
Coming from someone who was sooo shy in adolescence and into early marriage, I'll give you my two cents worth, take it or leave it.
God gave us a body, a beautiful body no matter what shape size or colour and we should not be ashamed of it. Now I don't mean flaunting it with prevocative clothing or walking around nude inappropriately, but just being comfortable with nudity and ourselves. Change rooms are change rooms and so you see someone's butt or pubic hair...so what! Compare and be glad God made so many different shapes. We are not going to die because we saw someone nude! Live your life and be happy. Be glad of your health and just being alive. We are only here for a short time, let your husband enjoy you and tell you how much he loves you..no matter what size (look at them, they don't care how hairy or flabby they are). Let's get free and live life in the light. The nudie in the change room isn't thinking about you and you shouldn't be worried about them. We were all created nude once. God Bless you all. Fran
Donna,
I'm looking forward to reading your blog. I've been checking for that post.
Oh! And maybe you could share your mail man story with us at our Blogger's Guild get together.
Auntie Fran,
Thanks for that comment. I like your perspective on that. And I think you are absolutely right when you say that the nudie in the changeroom isn't thinking about us and we shouldn't be worried about them. I was just curious as to what goes through "the nudie's" mind when they are changing so openly. I think I got my answer. They are just happy with how God made them; they are comfortable with themselves, confident in themselves and not ashamed with how they are made. I think that's truly amazing, I do.
Not everyone is like that though, and one of the reasons why I change discreetly is because I want to be sensitive to other people around me. I almost had Ethan and Ty with my in that changeroom and they would have had a good laugh (or scare) if they saw that naked lady, I'm sure :)
Thanks for sharing, Fran. Loved your thoughts! And I love you!!!
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