The New Girl.

Lisa is a new intern at Women’s Services and she is beautiful. I love working with multitalented, compassionate, wonderful women! She is a professional giggler, music lover, and therapist. Breathtaking.
   

I’m Beautiful Because: Black and White

Black and white has transformative power for me—it says things color can’t even touch. And really, I just can’t stop thinking about how I love these women.
              
Want real pictures of yourself to remind yourself of your beauty? Let’s talk.

Karen’s “I Am Beautiful Because…”

Karen was so wonderful to talk to—she has quiet strength that I so admire! Her hair is amazing and I am definitely going to pay her a visit at the BYU Barbershop and Salon when I am 66 and need awesome hair like hers.
Plus, she is incredibly cool for like, 9 other reasons. But I’ll just let you read her response and you will know.
      

Marie’s “I Am Beautiful Because…”

I adopted Marie as my second mother for the day—she is one little fireball and we had so much fun together talking about her coming back to school, her work helping people get organized, advertising, Photoshop, and aging.

“I always wanted to be a fashion model,” she giggled, “And now here’s my chance!” She was a joy to be with simply because she was so excited about the whole gig. I love making people happy.

         

Thanks so much for coming, Marie—you made my day!

Sharla’s “I Am Beautiful Because…”

Sharla has worked in the Dean’s office down the hall from me for a while and I love, love, love her. She is one of the most genuine people I have ever met and she has this quiet loveliness about her that I still want to figure out—so I can bottle it up and sell it, of course. When she compliments you, you just feel like a million dollars. She’s expecting and her sweet baby is coming in August!! I can’t wait to see him.

LaNae came back all giggly from Sharla’s office: “Her statement is soo good,” she gushed. We’ve gotten up some pretty high standards for these statements, so I was expecting awesomeness, and Sharla didn’t disappoint.

Here’s her response to our prompt…
          
Thanks for being wonderful, Sharla. I’m so happy for you!!

Tiffany’s “I Am Beautiful Because…”

Tiffany is a BYU grad who lives in Utah and never thought she would. (I seem to run into people of this sentiment a lot lately…) And she has the most beautiful green eyes and the sweetest disposition. She brought her boys with her and they were loving BYU. (“Excited by places of higher education?” She shrugged, “Fine with me.”)

Tiffany. I am jealous of your hat. Also your style.