Marilyn Monroe

No matter how much we deny it, we all have a lil/ mini Marilyn Monroe in us all.

The general perception I have seen and heard about Ms. Norma Jeanne Mortenson, is basically a sex symbol. Yes, she had crazy mad sex appeal and all but at the end of the day, she left a story and legacy behind. I didn't know much about her deeply till I watched a movie based on her and read about her.

We ladies have our days where we feel sexy and just want to spoil ourselves. Others think that they are sexy and try to pull it off while others believe they are sexy and you can tell from the way they talk, walk, dress and at times from something as simple as a glance or smile. And I mean SEXY please don't confuse it with TRASHY/SLUTY or just plain DESPERATE. Nah that ain what I’m referring to. From talking to some people, I realized that most women make themselves feel sexy from materialistic things. Like lingerie, clothes, shoes, make-up, certain piercings and the list could go on. I ain condemn it or anything coz once in awhile I do fall victim to that. Others go to the extent of even changing their names to Monroe... (Please mark I ain hating on anyone). The general stereotype of Monroe is a sexual blonde bombshell; cleavage, short naughty outfits and one who tempts many men. True or false?

Other than living life on the fast lane, Norma battled several demons. From a tender age, she had to grow up with different fathers, moved from one foster home to another and having a mother who was a drunk. Left alone in this world when her mother passed away and had no idea on what to do. Life comes easy to most of us and some of us struggle just like Monroe to make it. It ain easy but we gatta do what we gatta do to get there; not knowing which way to take or which path to follow. She made life seem to be sooo easy and simple; little did some people know that she was battling a drug addiction that she picked from one of her marriages. We all fight with our own demons daily. From stress in our relationships to family issues, substance addictions, religious uncertainty, self realization, financial challenges. 

One thing that I have seen about Marilyn, she was no quitter. She struggled till she made it.

At a young age, she escaped the tormenting horror of rape and gave herself motivation to be the legend that she is today. Been true to herself made her get to the top n get the opportunity to be on the lips of many and even get the chance to sing for one of the American presidents. Despite going through several divorces, she knew what she wanted in life and where she wanted to be.

At times we wake up each morning and just like Monroe, place a mask and tell ourselves that everything is ok and the world daen have to know what we are going through.

Think about it...

Don't you agree that in one way or another you do have a lil Monroe attributes in you?

And don't forget; you don't have to be a blonde, skinny or even use materialistic things to make yourself fell sexy. 

YOU ARE SEXY JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.

Listen to this track... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDl7wtHl1XE

 My source of inspiration.