The sexiest woman on the planet
A guy who has never met me and has only seen the top of my head in the picture to the right wrote to tell me that he thinks I’m the sexiest woman on the planet.
First of all, I’m probably going to live on that compliment until the day I die. It’s kind of like the cute boy toy who handed me a gel packet at mile 17 in the marathon last year. He said, “Beth, you’re bringing sexy back.” I love that boy.
But the recent comment got me thinking… This guy doesn’t know me, but he reads my blog. How in the world can he bestow that title?
Then I figured it out…. I’ve become someone I never was before because I’m so amazingly happy that I can make a living doing something I adore. I was not the sexiest woman on the planet when I was a salesperson. I was not the sexiest woman on the planet when I was a documentation specialist, or when I was a wife, or a housekeeper, or a manager of a bed and breakfast. This man, in my humble opinion, likes what he sees because he sees that I love what I do.
I honestly, completely and absolutely wish this for everyone. I hope each person in my life has some aspect of the way they spend their days that gives them the confidence to be the sexiest people on the planet. My sister loves being a mother. My father loves the outdoors. My mom loves her grandkids. All these things put sparkles in people’s eyes and make them smile. You might call that sexy or just the confidence that comes from happiness, but whatever it is, I hope each and every person can find it.
Even though this came out super sappy, I hope it came out sincere.
PS — even though the title of the sexiest woman on the planet is a subjective opinion, it’s been proven that I have a tighter ass than LaDanian Tomlinson. It wasn’t a compliment, really, but I’m taking it and running.
PS again — I used the phrase “the sexiest woman on the planet” a bunch of times so that when people search for “the sexiest woman on the planet,” they will end up here, on the blog by the sexiest woman on the planet.
The BEST PSS EVER! — Holy smokes… it worked! Search Google for “the sexiest woman on the planet” and I come up second, just behind Scarlett Johansson!
Claire on 19 Jun 2008 at 8:12 am #
Yes, sincere, and funny. Good point though. I feel so much better about myself because I’m doing things the way I want to. I have faith in the universe and abundance and know that I will always survive – somehow – so I keep moving forward on my path to always work from home, be self employed, and choose my own projects. Good topic.
steph on 19 Jun 2008 at 10:39 am #
Great post! And I think you raise an extremely valid point. I’m going to bookmark this one.
I want to be sexy, too! I know my hubby thinks the sexiest thing on earth is me happy. I’m working on that and I can feel good things happening. Thanks for this awesome post! You said so many good things.
Papa on 19 Jun 2008 at 11:03 am #
I am not sure I like you being the sexiest woman on the planet. You will attract all those boys, and that just complicates things. We have talked about this before.
love
Pop
Craig on 19 Jun 2008 at 11:06 am #
WOW, and to think I just saw you this morning!
I must tell all my friends, they will never believe me!
Beth on 19 Jun 2008 at 11:36 am #
Yep, Craig… you had coffee with “the sexiest woman on the planet.”
Papa, thanks for reminding me that boys are trouble. I keep forgetting.
Claire and Steph, we’re all pursuing our dreams, doing the best we can, making things happen. I’d say we all share the title.
Well, actually the title is a superlative, so we can’t all share it. You guys can be sexy, and I’ll keep the title of “the sexiest woman on the planet” for a few days, ok? Please?
Papa on 19 Jun 2008 at 11:39 am #
and by the way, can you do this for your mother. She has sort of had an attitude about the desirability of being sexy since…
well since you were born.
Pop
Beth on 19 Jun 2008 at 11:52 am #
Sigh… I’m already “below the fold” in the rankings. I’m sure I’ll slip into obscurity soon. But it was so nice being on top, even just for a few hours.
PS — I took a screenshot of me at the #2 spot. I’m having it framed.
Kurt on 19 Jun 2008 at 2:13 pm #
“This man, in my humble opinion, likes what he sees because he sees that I love what I do.”
Bingo.
And by the way, as of 3:12pm, you’re still right up there.
As if you didn’t already know. You’re still checking, aren’t you?
~Kurt
Beth on 21 Jun 2008 at 12:27 pm #
Of course I’m still checking! Today I’m #3, just after Scarlett and Jessica Alba.
Stephen on 29 Jul 2008 at 11:03 am #
I would take you over Scarlett and Jessica any day.
I love when my reader tells me I have new post to read from you.
Tell your dad not to worry though, I live 1500 miles away and am way too old.
Beth on 29 Jul 2008 at 11:08 am #
Ha! You’re going to make my ego explode.
This job is too, too fun.
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Mark on 18 Mar 2009 at 9:32 pm #
words fail me. You are, … see words fail me. I guess you are the Sexiest woman on the planet.
“it’s been proven that I have a tighter ass than LaDanian Tomlinson.” OMG again no words…
I do think you are the funniest women on the planet, I am going to Google it – you have 10 minutes!