Spending too much time on Instagram lately? ME TOO.
But let’s not beat ourselves up about it. There’s a lot we can learn from Instagram, like how to love ourselves better, how to express solidarity, and where to find decent lingerie.
Sometimes we peek into our friends lives and see something beautiful, or messy, or delicious (for the record I hate food porn. I didn’t come here to see your amazing breakfast, leave me alone! It’s 11am and/or pm and I am hangry!!).
Sometimes we’re a little pervy. Sometimes we encourage others to peek behind our curtains, but with a good reason. #CelluliteSaturday, for example, is a hashtag with a purpose. I dig it.
Amidst all the bathroom mirror selfies and cats-being-jerks photos (which I enjoy almost equally), there is a positive message to be found, if you’re looking for it. Or if you know where to look.
Here are some of my favorite recent Instagram posts–with annotations.
In the words of the great Amy Schumer: “First of all, I’m sorry. Second of all, you’re welcome.”
@bustle
Start here
@lawriterunderground
Thinking about my new bae…
@bopo_bekkaboo
I reposted this one…because loving your body is a radical act
@happinessinmymouth
Doing poetry of the body this month at The Poetry Lab…beauty standards DO apply
@table81
I often close my eyes and tell myself “the universe will provide.” Same idea, but @table81 has a better metaphor
@dmpoetry
NEVER LET GO
@downtownvirgo
Because, yes
@dmpoetry
For the first time in my life I’m writing non-fiction, and reading all the best memoirs by fierce ladies I can find. This week it’s Issa Rae @issarae
@nakedwithanxiety reposted by one of my favs @effyourbeautystandards
@khrystyana
This post was accompanied by an awesome caption that said: “Embracing you like my closest friend, who stood by me, protected me, woke me up to the truths, who was always good to me even when I wasn’t good to you. Embracing you, my dear body.” ❤
@taralynn
And @dianasirokai and @curvy.be and @iskra and @omgkenzieee and @thighsociety and @jobybach and @chloemarshall01 and @allisonkimmey and @thestrutbymic and @theashleygraham and all the other fierce, fearless, models that I follow and ❤
@dmpoetry
Found in Micah Bournes house @micahbournes
@dmpoetry THE FUTURE IS FEMALE
@victorialmccoy
When my bestie slays Instagram
@danez_smif
Danez Smith’s new blue suit. I want one just like it.
@dmpoetry
Loved this book. All the way. Please read it @amyschumer
@aimeenez
Whenever Aimee Nezhukumatathil posts anything, but especially something she’s read, baked, or worn on her feet. I ❤ her!
My niece is in high school. She just announced she has a girlfriend. And I get so excited when I see an actual example of how the world is changing for the better. My high school experience was not like this. I’m so happy for her and for us all. ❤
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