Oprah & Me.

It's even happened to the mighty Oprah...

“One if the hardest things in life to learn are which bridges to cross and which bridges to burn.”  -Oprah
The rise to the top is going to be filled with haters. Negaters. Ripoff artists. Backstabbers. Naysayers. And just plain ol' fools. These people you can see coming a mile away. No big whoops.

But sometimes, on the way to the top, people (friends, associates, family) will "just turn." Maybe it's jealously, maybe they just don't have their shit together, maybe they aren't used to seeing you take such a strong and acommplished stance in your life- and they don't know how to handle it. Maybe it's resentment...

Burning bridges 101... they will happen on the way to the top.
(It's how you handle the burn that counts.)

I had to burn a bridge today. I can report that I stayed classy, honest, but firm. AND BOY WAS IT HARD! Sometimes all you want to do is scream "YOU ARE A PHONY BALONEY AND I'M NOT BUYING IT IDIOT!!!" But really... don't hold the hot coal.. it's only burning you.

I hate burning bridges, but in this life, I pride myself on strength, compassion, being incredible self aware, and not afraid to stand up for what I feel is right.

I think as long as I can say "I exhausted every possibility before burning the bridge," well then I've learned something more valuable than any rickedy old bridge that would have stayed in tact with that person.

Maybe that is the ultimate lesson.
Don't mess with TheRed. Haha!

XOXOXOX,
RedLipstickLA

This blog made me SO NERVOUS!!!

I choose to live open and vunerable and strong and go toward my best life possible.

I think half the battle is the "knowing" you are worth it. Worth massive success. Worth being a mom someday. Worth ALL of your dreams, goals, and hopes coming true. 'Drive' comes with a price. But knowing you are WORTH it all, is priceless.

Ok. So, now I KNOW.... time to take the steps that really count.
(Side note: I have been fucking scared and hopeful in these steps)

I stopped taking birth control. I've lost 15lbs. I am bold/fearless in my career. I risk take everyday.

I have given myself full permission to go as hard as I need to go to make my dreams come true. No. Matter. What.

I don't apologize. I don't care if it "freaks" people out. Or men are "weirded out" because I just blogged how I gave up birth control. I turn 30 this year- I'm a 'take it all' gal.

I want my body, my mind, my career to be in the best light when my dreams come to reality.

I believe great things are coming. My heart is open.

I thank everyone for continously embracing my thoughts and following my RedLipstickLife.

XOXOXO
RLG