Operation Beautiful V.7

<center> <a href="http://shaneprather.blogspot.com/search/label/operation%20beautiful"><img border="0" src="http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz180/x3shanerx3/blog/op.jpg" /></a></center> As expected, I received overwhelming interest in my Operation Beautiful project. Thus, the showcase will roll out 10 lovely ladies each Monday until I stop receiving entries...hopefully never :)

This project is to make you think, ponder, appreciate the simple things about yourself, that add up and make you truly beautiful. The smaller qualities that you adore about yourself, like your lips or eyes, that make you feel pretty on the worst of days.

This project is about your talents, your secret hidden abilities, your amazing personalities. Those quirks which make you, uniquely you. And, I sincerely hope that after you read through the finished product to discover how these other ladies feel about themselves, you can spend the rest of the day, sincerely feeling great about yourself.

If you feel vulnerable, insecure, or hesitant to send in an entry, don't be! We're in this together. It will hopefully make you realize a few things about yourself. This will by far be one of my favorite posts I'll ever do on this blog, and I won't even write it, you guys will. Take it away ladies!

Michaela

I feel most beautiful when… I'm confident being ME.

My favorite physical feature is my... lips (hence the duck face). Others would say my eyes...or my backside. What?!? We're being honest here, aren't we.

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... my outrageous laugh. It's unique and quite contagious.

I'm happiest when... I can get lost in nature, music or my lover's eyes.

Chelsea

I feel most beautiful when… I'm sharing my story with melanoma. I have scars, I have a weird indentation in my neck, but I am alive. That's pretty darn beautiful to me!

My favorite physical feature is my... smile. It's a gal's best accessory!

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... I am determined. When life throws me a challenge, I attack it head on until I can handle it in a way I know how to. I could crawl under the covers and hide, but that's just not who I am.

I'm happiest when... I am surrounded by those I love.

Autumn

I feel most beautiful when…I am wearing a dress and I am happy to the point where I am glowing.

My favorite physical feature is my... eyes.  I love looking at people's eyes and mine happen to be dark brown some days and honey-colored other times.

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... my ability to understand people.  I love getting to really know people.

I'm happiest when... I am serving.  It could be when I am cooking a meal for my husband, when I really feel like I have connected with a student and saw the light-bulb turn on, or when I have been able to help someone with something they need.

Kiana

I feel most beautiful when…  I am just relaxed with my friends.

My favorite physical feature is my... Hair. I love how I can do anything with it!

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... that I make friends easily.

I'm happiest when... I am in the company of those who love and care about me, and I care about them.

Ashley

I feel most beautiful when…I wake up in the morning to my little girls telling me I look beautiful.

My favorite physical feature is my... lips, I'm always having to defend the fact that they are really.

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... my overactive imagination and constant need to live vicariously trough a good book.

I'm happiest when... everything is going right in the world and the stress levels are low.

Brie

I feel most beautiful when…My hair decides it wants to do what I ask and when I can find an outfit that I can feel comfortable wearing around any type of person.

My favorite physical feature is my... lips and eyes, they are equally both my favorite. People who know me very well would think I would pick a different part but deep down these two are the ones I love.

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... my ability to be that rock when someone needs it. I'm not a very serious person but when it comes down to it my friends and family know that if they need me, I'm there for them.

I'm happiest when... I can curl up in my pjs on the couch with a comfy blanket, a good book, and some kind of Cupcake wine. It helps when my cat is in the mood to actually shows she cares and cuddles with me also.

Candice

I feel most beautiful when…I am wearing little make up, my hair is in a pony,I am bare foot in the kitchen and covered in flour. There's something about baking and cooking that just makes me feel beautiful. It's probably because one of my husbands love languages is home cooked meals and it just makes me feel beautiful knowing he will feel loved by my hard work.

My favorite physical feature is my... whole body. I know that sounds cheesy but in the last three years I worked hard to lose the fifty pounds that I gained during my pregnancy and got in shape. I love the new muscles on my body,and the endurance I have now to chase my daughter around the house. The eating healthy has done amazing things for my hair, nails, and skin. Like I said, I am in love with my whole body right now!

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... my faith in God and how I have survived the many tough season with him beside me. I love how when I am in my deepest darkest moments I know reach out to him instead of keeping it all inside like I used to.

I'm happiest when... I am chilling with my daughter and The Hubby. The second thing that makes me happy is snuggling up with a good book and reading a book!

Callie

I feel most beautiful when…my husby comes home from work while i'm slaving away in the kitchen, kisses me and tells me so..

My favorite physical feature is my... my eyes 

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... my empathy toward others.. i may never can relate but i'm always a soft place to land and a good listener

I'm happiest when... i have my husby and my cat mila beside me!

Lena

I feel most beautiful when…I walk by my husband and he still gives me "that look." We've been together forever {16 years} and he still thinks I'm pretty. 

My favorite physical feature is my... My legs... I think I'm curvy in the right places and I love showing off the big tattoo on my lower calf I got to honor my kids.  I love showing them off in a cute pair of heels or wedges!  Ha!

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... My sense of loyalty.  I believe I'm a great partner & friend because I stick it out through the good & the bad.

I'm happiest when... I know I did something to make someone else happy!

Christina

I feel most beautiful when…I have a fresh manicure + pedicure professionally done.  When my nails look fabulous, I feel that much more amazing!!

My favorite physical feature is my... Eyes.  Although I sometimes wish they were big + blue, I love my chocolate brown.  And even though it makes me blush, I've gotten compliments on my eyes & long lashes.

 Something non-physical that I love about myself is... My organization - it keeps me sane during the weeks and helps me get through!

I'm happiest when... I'm in yogas + a tshirt hanging out with my fiance, family, and/or friends :)  

Sylvia

I feel most beautiful when…When I have on my lipstick. My grandmother always told me, if you don't do anything else before you leave the house...put on your lipstick!

My favorite physical feature is my... My eyes....they are blue and people compliment me all the time. I don't wear alot of make-up (but always lipstick) yet the color of my eyes always seem to shine through. They say they are the window to your soul.

Something non-physical that I love about myself is... When I am volunteering. I love to do for others. I am always looking for ways to bring a smile to someone else's day.

I'm happiest when... I am with my family. My son's, their wives and my 4 grand angels. My husband is my BFF and I love when we spend time together.