Confidence

–noun

1. full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing: We have every confidence in their ability to succeed.
2. belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance: His lack of confidence defeated him.
3. certitude; assurance: He described the situation with such confidence that the audience believed him completely.
4. a confidential communication: to exchange confidences.
5. (esp. in European politics) the wish to retain an incumbent government in office, as shown by a vote in a particular issue: a vote of confidence.
6. presumption; impudence: Her disdainful look crushed the confidence of the brash young man.
7. Archaic. something that gives confidence; ground of trust.

recently, my little sister has been coming to me for lots of advice. i remember being that age and finishing out my 8th grade year and getting ready for everything that comes with being a high school freshman lol. my sister is more of the athletic "tomboy" and doesn't really care about what shes wearing or what brand. i'm not saying that i worry about what brand i wear but i've always been into fashion and expressing myself through my style lol. laura is more conservative and laid back...she doesn't really care for the girls that are really prissy and worry about breaking a nail lol. anyways...i've noticed that whenever we go out together, whether it be dinner or a movie she's always so worried about what i'm wearing and what i look like. i love seeing her transform into this young teenager...i've been looking forward to her coming to me for advice and asking my opinion on certain things because she rarely asks for help...like me:) since she's gradually developing lol she's been so insecure about her body and the way she looks. i've tried to explain to her that she's still growing and developing and once she completely fills out, she'll get used to her body. it's all about growing into your body. i'm starting to hear..."no i don't like that one me...it makes me look fat." what girl doesn't say that at least once in their life...but she's far from fat. she's an athlete so she's mostly muscle and in shape. i used to be the same way and think that same things when i was her age. it's normal and every girl experiences that. if anything i've learned that just because somethings in style and everyone is wearing it doesn't mean you should wear it just to be "in" if it doesn't look great on you...wear things that look flattering on you and show off you're fabulous assets. don't draw attention to those areas that you're insecure about. on the other hand...i've told her that she looks fantastic and can wear whatever she wants to wear. i've always put on something whether people like it or not and i rock it. you know when a girl/guy walks into a room and has confidence...you can tell right off the bat. so i've told her whatever you decide to wear just rock it and be confident. confidence is sexy and threatening. once she gets used to her body and grows into it i hope that she'll have that confidence. she has so much going for her...she's incredibly smart, funny, athletic, out going, spontaneous, and driven. she looks up to me so much and i love that...i see things in her that remind me of myself and it's crazy lol. so watch out boys lmao.