Glamorous

Every month I look forward to receiving my Glamour subscription in the mail. I love magazines, but I especially love glamour and Glamour. It is sophisticated, fun and intriguing, without being trashy - like the ever-so-popular Cosmopolitan tends to be.

My career goal is to work for a magazine that has the same values and passions that I have. To me, magazines are the most creative and spontaneous publication out there. I love flipping through their glossy pages, admiring the layout, design, and content that continues to lure me in month after month. It is ever-changing, and yet there is a consistency that you can depend on. When I have felt isolated from society, particularly at my college that was out in the middle of nowhere, magazines were my connection back to it.

This month's issue of Glamour honored the "Women of the Year" for 2010, for the 20th time in the magazine's history. The cover was graced by Fergie, one of Glamour's featured "Women of the Year," for her many outstanding accomplishments. Some of the other honored women included Julia Roberts, Cher, Katie Spotz, and Queen Rania - to name a select few. None of these women are considered "Women of the Year" for superficial reasons, of course. They have each demonstrated true grace and good living, by challenging themselves to beat the odds.

In the magazine, Katie Couric interviewed Fergie about the wonderful year she had had. They also delved into her past, and how it has affected her present and future. While reflecting on her success, Fergie mentioned something that I definitely thought was worth sharing. She said, "[If] you start making the right choices for yourself...you'd be surprised how addicting high self-esteem is." Bingo! That is the message I always hope to send with this blog I have started.

G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S, yeah.

Fergie is a woman who has admittedly made some wrong decisions in her life, but she is not defined by them. She has turned her life around for the better, and that is admirable. We should never fear that our life has been imperfect, but rather challenge ourselves to live a life that's true and joyful. This does not have to be a challenge - per say, but it is wise to constantly have a higher goal before you.

I think we all can agree that it is a complete waste of time to sit around and worry about the past. We cannot go backward, we can only move forward. I have found that people are surprisingly forgiving, and truly want to see the best version of you. It is incredibly refreshing, as Fergie indicated, to live the right life.

I thank Glamour for continuing to highlight admirable women, instead of the women who thrive off of negative attention. I believe that it is so important to shine light on the good in this world. I would encourage everyone to pick up this month's issue - full of inspiration and style. Visit the website by going to glamour.com. (Picture provided by: accesshollywood.com.)