Megg Thee Stallion Steps

There is a phrase that I use alongside loads of other people. It's a hot girl walk. I am not aware if it's even been defined, but I'm sharing what it means to me, which is complex. A hot girl walk is a form of exercise, relief, and self-care. A hot girl walk is a way to incorporate simple exercise into my week, and it does a lot for me. It helps me regulate my mood, burn some calories, get out in nature, move my body, and clear my head. There are small acts we do daily that we begin to overlook and perceive as insignificant. The hot girl walk reminds me of driving. You could say that you drive to get from your home to wherever you need to go. Or from some place to the house you call home. This is true and very real, you know what else is? A muckbang, a gossip session with your hometown friends on college break, a sneaky link, a night drive when the highway is empty to your favorite playlist, driving to clear your head, and listening to a podcast. I think of the many times I was either driving or in someone else's car, and we had a conversation that stretched into more miles. We weren’t driving to arrive at our desired destination, but to a new mental state. It's an understanding of some sort.  Meaning, we were soon to arrive at our place of choice, but the vibe in the car was so captivating that we used more gas. The concept of a car being more than a vehicle mirrors how the purpose of a walk is not solely applicable to exercise and travel. You too should join our movement and take a hot girl walk. You can, even if you feel ugly; you should, especially when you feel ugly.