Monday Morning Smile

So this morning as I sip my cup of jolt and go through my Google reader, I had a wonderful find in Newsweek. Surprisingly, I come across this model, this beautiful woman who I can finally say, looks s bit like me. Lizzi Miller, a plus size model is featured in this September's Glamour magazine. And guess what? She has a pouch belly, much like me and tons of woman all over the world who have had babies. I must say I did a double take, ok triple take. Was I in more disbelief that she would actually pose like this, or was I more amused that Glamour would feature her? Either way this is a win, win situation. Being a Latina, I must say that I have never and will never look like those runway models. When I skim through my Vogue, Elle and Cosmo, I never do with the intention of finding some commonality between myself and these models. Latina magazine comes close, but again Jaslene Gonzalez (of ANTM Fame) is a rarity. But you know what? I'm happy with that, and I must say I love my curves. Finally, after being in my mid-30s I can say that I am comfortable in my own skin. And my lil pouch, well that representative of the miracles that I birthed.

My wish is that the media follow Glamour's lead and feature real women.

My message to Glamour would be thank you...when will she be on the cover??