The 30 Beauty Project: Week 3

A smile will take you a long way

Every stretch mark from every child carried is beautiful and should be celebrated more. Every age spot says “I’ve made it” and every winkle says “I’ve laughed”

Age: 29

Occupation/Passion/What do you do?

Self-employed/at-home mom

What would you tell your 15 year old self about:

·         Beauty – smiling brings out beauty more than make-up or clothes ever could

·         Fashion- learn what looks good on your body and what you feel comfortable in.

·         Love feels so intense and real the first time, but trust me it is puppy love. Live your life and find out who you are as an individual before committing to anything

·         Men if a guy likes you he will call you. Women hope men play games so they can maintain some self-esteem, but men do not play games. He will shout it from the roof tops if he is into you. Don’t waste your time playing out scenarios in your head on why he isn’t calling.

·         Sex You are too young.

·         Family Are the only ones who will love you unconditionally, remember that when you feel they are a burden or kick, scream, and swear at them.

·         Friends will change, will come, will go. The best one (s) will always be there, picking up the conversation exactly where you left off no matter how long it’s been.

·         Body Image is a lot different than what TV would have you believe

·         Fitness find a sport that is a passion and when you feel like sitting on the couch remember the feeling you had when you were a kid playing that sport, get off your butt, and go play

What are you dreading most about turning 30?                                      

Not having what everyone else has. There’s such a competition to have it all and I see so many people who do. I like to imagine they are just putting on a show and at home they are faced with crippling debt, bratty kids, and a lazy, mean husband. Is that wrong?

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned over the years about beauty?

A smile will take you a long way. Everyone looks more beautiful with a smile on their face and a twinkle in their eye.

What do you consider beautiful about yourself?

My smile

What do you consider beautiful about your best friend, which she may not know about herself?

Her smile and her confidence

Did you feel you were beautiful at age 10? I don’t think I knew or cared about being beautiful

Age 15? No, I felt awkward

Age 20? Yes

Do you feel you are beautiful now?

Yes, but not in the same way I thought I was beautiful when I was 20.

Have you had a moment where you realize beauty may be something other than what the media portrays it as? Describe that moment please.

I realize now that women are not stick figures with the hair perfect and their make-up flawless. Every stretch mark from every child carried is beautiful and should be celebrated more. Every age spot says “I’ve made it” and every winkle says “I’ve laughed”.

What do you hope your daughter learns about beauty?

The key is in you, it’s your confidence. If you are down in the dumps and can’t find anything to love about yourself, call your mom. I’ll have a million and one reasons why you’re beautiful and you only have to believe one to get that smile back.

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