Wednesday, August 12, 2015

bumville

Let's talk about self-esteem.  I think most of us can agree that it's a pretty good thing to have, either in concept or in practice.  

I have a weird sense of self esteem.  Behold, my mindset:


Now, I'm as much of an advocate of the whole "don't give a crap what others think" mentality as the next person, but hey, people matter, especially if those people are close to you and care about you.  Also, if they see you every day, like in college for instance. 

Did I mention that school starts up in two weeks?

I tend to enter college as my fabulously bummy self and I begin to doubt.  And feel shabby. Clueless and offensive.  A visual odor, if you will.  

Whether it's entering my suite...


Or working in my design studios....


Or going on a date....


I just feel underwhelming overall.  I'm constantly surrounded by amazing people (hint: it's probably you if you're reading this) and I want to be just as fantastic.  But I'm not.  At least, not in the same ways.  And you all know that.  And you surround me with encouragement and let me know that you accept me as I am, and even like me for it.

Whether it's entering my suite...

(sorry girls I was too lazy to draw you individually so I went generic)

Or working in my design studios...

fun fact: graphic design students are some of the most
constructively encouraging people you'll ever meet

Or going on a date...

bum acceptance = A+ keeper

Whether you fall into one of the categories above, or you're just one of those delightful people who graces me with a friendly smile when I awkwardly pass you in the hall, I just want to say thank you for choosing to be gracious and encouraging.  I may have scribbled out these comics in a way that aimed towards visual self esteem, but more often that not, it's the mental stuff that really hinders me.  But that's really hard to draw so I just went with sweats instead because WHY NOT.

So to all of you folks who are constantly re-affirming, complimentary, helpful, kind, hilarious, thoughtful, and positive, I just want to say thanks.  You are appreciated!

doodle bum says "i love you"


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