Written by Briana Belfort  •  @statusfemme

Women are amazing.

   As if it isn't enough that we exist, we actually are very pleasant beings that make life a lot more beautiful. Not to sound like a stale feminist of the sort, just pointing out what I feel is obvious. 

   A dress means nothing without a beautiful woman in it. A lot of fashion, music, and art are driven by the goal to either seduce or attain women. We are the apple of the world's eye and the world's muse.

   I can wholeheartedly say that I love women and am even experiencing my first girl crush. This is odd for me because not only did I grow up very much attracted to men, but I also grew up in a very Christian household. Dating the same sex, no matter if accepted at the surface, is viewed as problematic when raised religiously.

   I chose to write about this because for some reason it seems taboo... as if I need to be full fledged lesbian or even bisexual to appreciate a woman romantically.

   I've found the truth to be, that more women need to spend time questioning why they even have a girl crush in the first place. For me, my girl crush is fierce, sexy, and unashamed of her sexual prowess. I mean, the woman is bad ass and completely the opposite of my shy, good girl appearance. Years ago, this would've been the girl I hated; jealous of her confidence and power. These days I revere women who are bold enough to live out loud.