Well, haven’t you always wanted to see me naked? I thought so.

From the first time I saw an exposed post I knew that I had to participate. If for no other reason, I had to because the idea of doing it scared me. What would people think if they saw all my lumpy glory? Is it too sketchy to post such a thing?

As I thought about it more, though, I simply had to. How many people out there hate their bodies? I don’t. I love mine, in fact. True, I don’t like everything about it. It is not an objectively beautiful body but the things it’s done and the things it can do are quite remarkable. I survived being run over by a car, relearning how to walk, run, and use my right arm. Somehow my torso was not crushed when the tire drove over it. It was nothing short of a miracle that my insides weren’t crushed.

If nothing else ever made me love my body, that did.

Yet, to top that, I have vocal chords that enable me to do what I love most, sing.

I have the capacity to run, dance, skip, and so much more.

And let’s not dance around it, my body brings me pleasure… but we discussed that two weeks ago.

I have a face that communicates kindness and excitement about life. My eyelashes are enviable. I have ridiculous hair that makes me laugh most mornings when I look in the mirror. I will never tan because I love my fair skin.

Enough of singing my own praises, though, here’s the evidence.

My notes are a bit jumbled and disorganized but it’s fitting because so are my thoughts most of the time.

Last night my body did a run that I was convinced I couldn’t do. It’s worthy of the narcissistic navel gazing I’m doing right now.

It’s true, it’s not perfect and we might as well be honest about the fact that I’d love to be thin and stretch mark free, but I’m grateful for what I am and who I am. My body and my scars tell a story of what I’ve been through, what I’ve overcome, and how strong I am. You might look at it and cringe but I might just slap you with that crafty little thing.

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Angela December 7, 2010, 5:13 pm

Good for you, lady!! I feel the same way about my body – I don't want to leave this world without scars. I want my body to show that I LIVED.

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Angela December 7, 2010, 5:13 pm

Good for you, lady!! I feel the same way about my body – I don't want to leave this world without scars. I want my body to show that I LIVED.

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Anonymous December 7, 2010, 6:37 pm

You are gorgeous.

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Anonymous December 7, 2010, 6:37 pm

You are gorgeous.

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Kendra December 7, 2010, 6:46 pm

Anonymous: Thank you, thank you, thank you! You don't have to post comments like that anonymously.

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Kendra December 7, 2010, 6:46 pm

Anonymous: Thank you, thank you, thank you! You don't have to post comments like that anonymously.

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breakingthemoldindsm December 7, 2010, 8:13 pm

You are my hero πŸ™‚

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breakingthemoldindsm December 7, 2010, 8:13 pm

You are my hero πŸ™‚

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Amy December 7, 2010, 8:24 pm

Ahhh the Exposed movement. I love it. I don't have the balls to do it though. When I first discovered it, I was all gung-ho on doing it, then I got scared, told the boyfriend and he told me I was crazy. Every time I see someone brave enough to do it, I want to do it more. It's such a positive thing and truly beautiful!

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Amy December 7, 2010, 8:24 pm

Ahhh the Exposed movement. I love it. I don't have the balls to do it though. When I first discovered it, I was all gung-ho on doing it, then I got scared, told the boyfriend and he told me I was crazy. Every time I see someone brave enough to do it, I want to do it more. It's such a positive thing and truly beautiful!

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Kendra December 7, 2010, 8:30 pm

Amy, I had to fight every last one of my fat-girl-who-dresses-strategically-to-avoid-the-appearance-of-the-flub and please-try-to-be-somewhat-modest-you-hussie instincts to do this but I highly reccomend it.

Looking at that picture while I was editing and adding the notes was so cathartic. You don't even have to show as much as I did, you can cover up a little more if you want.

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Kendra December 7, 2010, 8:30 pm

Amy, I had to fight every last one of my fat-girl-who-dresses-strategically-to-avoid-the-appearance-of-the-flub and please-try-to-be-somewhat-modest-you-hussie instincts to do this but I highly reccomend it.

Looking at that picture while I was editing and adding the notes was so cathartic. You don't even have to show as much as I did, you can cover up a little more if you want.

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Laura Georgina December 7, 2010, 9:33 pm

You are just awesome, and brave, and ridiculous in the best possible way! Your confidence (and hawtness) are so enviable.

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Laura Georgina December 7, 2010, 9:33 pm

You are just awesome, and brave, and ridiculous in the best possible way! Your confidence (and hawtness) are so enviable.

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Kristen December 8, 2010, 2:15 am

You have some serious balls, Kendra! I am so jealous of your confidence. You are awesome and don't you forget it!

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Kristen December 8, 2010, 2:15 am

You have some serious balls, Kendra! I am so jealous of your confidence. You are awesome and don't you forget it!

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Michelle December 8, 2010, 5:20 am

You rock! THank you SO much for joining the exposed movement!!!!! πŸ™‚

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Michelle December 8, 2010, 5:20 am

You rock! THank you SO much for joining the exposed movement!!!!! πŸ™‚

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queerveganrunner December 8, 2010, 9:11 pm

Beautiful my dear! In every sense of the word.

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queerveganrunner December 8, 2010, 9:11 pm

Beautiful my dear! In every sense of the word.

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Yum Yucky December 8, 2010, 9:11 pm

I am TERRIBLE in stilletos. You go girl!

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Yum Yucky December 8, 2010, 9:11 pm

I am TERRIBLE in stilletos. You go girl!

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thatswhatsummersaid December 8, 2010, 10:35 pm

Super hot! You have fabulous legs!

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thatswhatsummersaid December 8, 2010, 10:35 pm

Super hot! You have fabulous legs!

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