Reachable
8 Oct
A couple of months ago, I was hopping across the internet when I landed on a website. This website, which I can no longer find, had the body measurements of most celebrities. According to this ever trusting source, Jennifer Aniston and I share the exact same weight, height and breast size.
Only difference is that my body looks nothing like hers.
For one, I look terrible in shorts. For two, my legs are nowhere killer status. I have great hair though.
But, as always, this got me thinking of potential. I could–if I tried–have one of the most sought after bodies on the planet. I imagine that Jennifer has been on a regimented diet and workout schedule for over a decade. I hear the words regimented, diet and workout schedule and I begin to wheeze and pant as if I have already run a marathon. The point is that if I wanted to, I could have her body. This is not some absurd, lofty dream. Its an actual possibility. Same height, weight and breast size? Check. Same curves? Check. Similar Greek genes? Check.
It could happen.
Going after an A-list body is not my goal though. But, the idea that with consistently hard work what appears to be unreachable can be achieved is hard to un-realize. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a published story teller. And for as long as I can remember that seemed impossible; an absurd naive dream of a girl. See, life gets in the way. You learn that its not easy; that there are millions of writers. You don’t stand out. Then, life actually gets in the way. Bills need to be paid. Success is measured by the amount of money you can flaunt; the amount of names you can drop; the number of zeros at the end of a paycheck. So, even though you’re a writer, you write other people’s ideas. The ones that pay.
It’s depressing.
So, when it occurred to me that–with some effort–I could actually have Jennifer Aniston’s body; then it occurred to me that I could–with some effort–actually be a published novelist.
And that?
That’s fucking exciting.
What do you think you could do or be if you put in the effort that is required?
Actually, you and I want the exact same things (a killer body and to be a published writer). My crazy procrastination skillz get in the way of both of those things, with a little depression thrown in for good measure. Wanna start a weekly goal list via email with me?
A good dancer. I am convinced I have what it takes… if I only put more effort into it…
An idea. Why not start a new blog something to the effect of “I want Jennifer Aniston’s Body.” Explain the premise of same body stats. Follow her diet and exercise regime. Write in depth about and take photos of your progress. Might make you famous!
Hmmm. I wonder what celebrity I’m close to? I’m very short, so I’m guessing not many!! I’ve always been a little more athletically built than slim, so I’m gonna go with “I could be a totally kick ass spy like Jennifer Garner in Alias” as my answer. Only, you know, shorter.
jen an is my favorite. she’s so beautiful- i wish i could look like her too :D sounds like you’re closer than me paha!