So I thought it would be nice to do kind of a silly blog
post this week. Life seems to be giving me the cold shoulder lately (it is
snowing outside as I type this) with tests, not so nice weather, and getting
ready for the end of the school year. I’ve been feeling foggy so I keep
reminding myself that there are many great things on the horizon. Always trying
to stay positive.
So, lady crushes. What are those? They are the crushes girls
have on other girls but we don’t really want to date them. Instead we want to
best friends with them. My lady crushes are women who inspire me, make me want
to be a better person and remind me that everyone has flaws. The order of my
lady crushes is not set in stone and changes a lot but these five women are
always on the list.
1.
Jennifer Lawerence- I think Jennifer Lawrence is
on everyone’s crush list because she is so real and gorgeous. She is my lady
crush because she isn’t afraid to be herself to anyone. Also she is constantly
talking about how she won’t accept Hollywood’s standard of beauty. She knows
she is beautiful and she isn’t a size 0. I definitely agree with her on that
and I think she is a great role model for girls of today’s society.
2.
Emma Watson- Emma is my lady crush because she
is brilliant, shy, and modest. She managed to stay grounded while playing
Hermoine in the Harry Potter movies, which are probably the most well known
movies of today. I admired how she focused on school while she filmed too. She
studied at Brown University and has a degree in literature. I also love how
Emma is modest in her style too. One of my favorite quotes from her is “The
less you reveal the more people can wonder.” Which is so true! I don’t need to
wear a mini skirt and a spaghetti strap tank top to get attention.
3.
Natalie Portman- Some facts about Natalie
Portman: She is fluent in 6 languages, graduated from Harvard with an A. B. in
psychology, has been published twice in scientific journals, and was a guest
speaker at Columbia University on terrorism and counterterrorism. So in other
words, she is brilliant. That is the main reason she is one of my lady crushes.
Not because she is gorgeous and a fabulous actress but she is intelligent. And
intelligence is important to me. I don’t just want a good-looking crush; I want
one that I can have a debate with. One last reason Natalie is one of my lady
crushes; she has a wicked sense of humor.
4.
Audrey Hepburn- Audrey is probably my favorite
role model and I try to be as classy and elegant as her (key word: try). She
was a beautiful person inside and out. She represented some of the best things
in life and it was a tragedy when she died. Audrey is famous for acting in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, and Funny Face. She was classy, sophisticated and generous. I really
admire how Audrey always looked poised when she was out in public. What I love
the most about Audrey is how she gave up acting so she could have a safe,
healthy pregnancy and raise her son. Then she became an ambassador for UNICEF
where she spent most of her time in Africa, South America and Asia. Audrey
Hepburn will always be on my lady crush list for so many reasons.
5.
Elizabeth Gilbert- Author of “Eat, Pray, Love,”
and the sequel “Committed,” I basically want to grow up to be Elizabeth
Gilbert. Travel throughout Southeastern Asia and Europe? Yes please! Go on a
life-changing journey that overall makes me love myself 100%? Again, yes!
Become a famous writer and be able to go anywhere I want? Have I gotten my
point across? Don’t get me wrong; I know Elizabeth has gone through some really
rocky times in her life. But she showed me how strong you can be when you have
no other option. And how sometimes, you need to share your burdens with those
you love. Elizabeth Gilbert is one of my favorite authors and I envy all of her
travels. I think it would be so cool to sit down with her for coffee and talk
about everything. Elizabeth Gilbert inspires me to love myself more, to love
others, and to travel every inch of this glorious earth.
