While waiting for a computer in the HUB-Robeson Center, I was bombarded by two women holding signs (or really, I watched them bombard passersby).
Now those of you who have ever even walked through the HUB during lunch time (or anytime) you know this is not an unusual occurrence.
But this time I actually paid attention. They were asking everyone walking by to write in bold markers on a poster what they loved about their bodies; because they said it was National Love Your Body day. There was a variety of answers including "my eyes" to "my face".
One woman walked by and said there was nothing she liked, and the persistent sign holder wouldn't take that as an answer. The woman ended up writing "my hair," and walked away with a smile on her face.
I think this is a wonderful positive day. When women and men constantly have to face a stream of images and messages telling them their bodies are not good enough, it is awesome that there is a celebration of our bodies, no matter how small the movement.
--Brianna
