his name is the Captain, because we’re convinced he’s a military man. tattoo of a lady on his forearm, broad shoulders and narrow waist, tall and lean. somehow he still seems to command authority, and we fledgling anatomy students are certainly in awe of his picture-perfect epidermis and the pristine connective tissue that covers his beautiful upper back muscles.

just so you know, underneath your skin, your body is beautiful. elegant, organized, effective. everything in its place to do its job. some incredible knitting took place in each of your mothers’ wombs.

i think this is what i was born to do.