DAY 15 of the 30 Day No Makeup Challenge.
We've completed half of the challenge! Where did the time go? Phew.
I didn't notice that it was quite possible to learn so much in just 15 days. The other day I told a friend, "I'm over this challenge, I'm so ready to wear makeup." I'm such a baby sometimes, haha. Here's what I've come to find out, this is so much more than just a makeup challenge.
So much more.
I've taken this time to be more aware of my feelings, of my life choices, of my relationships, and just of me as a whole. Who would have thought that a no makeup challenge could have conjured up such awareness? Well, I think it all comes down to a choice. I chose to do a 30 day no makeup challenge, I chose to be more aware of myself, I chose to challenge myself and just go the little extra mile. Sometimes it's no fun, sometimes it's hard, sometimes I whine, but in the end, I choose to trust in what God is doing in me and thru me. Also, the support and words of encouragement I've received are absolutely wonderful, so appreciated. BUT i'm just acting on something that was put on my heart, I can't take the credit. I mean, that's what choices are, right? Acting on it. It can be a person, it can be a situation, it can be anything and everything.
What are we acting on? How are we acting? When people see you, what do they see? Be honest with yourself. & if you don't like the answer, change it. I want to be a reflection of Christ. I want to emulate that Christ type love and peace. Someone told me the other day, that I inspire them. ME? I inspire? So weird. I'm not this superior person, that is a "do good-er." I'm just Anais. I almost didn't know how to receive the comment, it was overwhelming. I mess up a lot, I get emotional, I get angry; I'm human. BUT I own up to my mistakes and I try to better myself in order to avoid repeating those mistakes. I don't always get it right, but I'm getting better at it. I think that this challenge is teaching me to never stop learning and to never stop growing. It's also showing me that I do not NEED to understand every little thing.
Why/how do I inspire? Why do I love people? Why am I honest with people? Why am I the way I am? I don't know. I've been called to. I'm just answering the call. I've been transformed.
I almost want to apologize for my less than savvy way of writing and for not be as eloquent as others, but I won't, because this is me.
xo
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
True Beauty
DAY 10.
True beauty is in her eyes
True beauty is how she acts
True beauty is inside
True beauty is unseen
True beauty is only felt
True beauty is not mean
True beauty is herself
True beauty can't be cruel
True beauty is bare
True beauty within you
True beauty is always there
True Beauty can't be covered with makeup
True beauty means true love
True beauty can't be baked up
True beauty is the flight of a dove
True beauty has no flaws
For True beauty is all that matters after all
Thursday, October 18, 2012
You're Beautiful.
DAY 5.
At first, I thought, "Ok I'll just avoid mirrors as much as possible." That way, I didn't have to look at myself in the mirror with no makeup. I have a bad habit of looking at myself in the mirror and picking myself apart. I see a scar, a pimple, bags under my eyes, eyebrows all messy, and anything and everything I could possibly capture in a matter of seconds.
Is it true? Does my face capture a bunch of imperfections? Yes, yes it does. BIG DEAL.
Someone pointed out that I have a habit of saying things about myself, that may be kinda sorta true, but I'm just tearing myself down and eating away at my self confidence--all because I was just, "being honest with myself."
We, humans (or maybe just Latinas =] ), do that sometimes. We think we're being honest and that's good, right? Yea, but what is your approach like? How are you conveying the truth? Are you telling the person out of love? or just because you see a flaw and decided to take it into your own hands, you approach it with no filter, no consideration of their feelings, and no real knowledge of the situation? I'm so guilty of that, SO GUILTY. I must say, I've gotten better, but I can be even better.
I mean, that's life--if we allow it, we're always learning. Never stifle learning!
Well anyways,
Are you telling yourself you're beautiful everyday?
Because you are; bare & all.
People ask why I'm doing this. Well, why not do it?
30 Day No Makeup Challenge.
Dare to be Bare.
What's been going on?
Daring to be bare.
Witnessing to others.
Encouraging each other.
I've been feeling blessed, encouraged, inspired, and loved-- just from doing what was on my heart.
so cool.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
30 Day No Make Up Challenge: Barely There
And so it begins, folks! The 30 Day No Makeup Challenge: Day 1, is among us.
Let's dare to be bare!
& thanks for all the lovely encouraging words, friends!
Barely There!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Barely There.
Well folks, I have decided to take a 30 Day Challenge. It will be a 30 Day No Makeup Challenge.
Why a 30 Day No Makeup Challenge? Well, It's just something that has been put on my heart. This will be both a challenge and a declaration for myself and dare I say, for all women or just people in general! It is a challenge because, I know I like makeup. I don't wear a lot, but I wear enough to cover my imperfections, and anyone that knows me, knows how much I love my lipstick. It's a declaration in the sense that I am making a declaration of beauty, of individuality, of uniqueness; a declaration that leads to celebration of one's self. Celebrating everyone's sense of selfhood.
I also like a good challenge, so bring it on. Also, where is my confidence? Who am I when stripped from my cover up, my mascara, my lipstick, and liner? I'm a child of the Living God, I'm a vibrant Latina, I'm a daughter/sister/niece/granddaughter, I'm a girlfriend, I'm a friend, I'm a student, I'm an educator, I'm a lover of people, I'm an emotional being, I'm a beautiful young lady; That's who I am. Do I always recognize that and do I always feel beautiful? No. BUT that's what I am, regardless of how I feel about myself sometimes. Now is as good a time as ever to declare it, right?
Who are you? How do you see yourself? Not just physically, but inwardly.
* I find nothing wrong with makeup. It's fun and it's a girl's best accessory. That's not what this is about.
Can you be 'Barely There' with me? Can you stripe yourself down and really celebrate 'you'? Barely There is just a name I gave this challenge. We are all in different places in our lives. We all go thru different situations. How do you react to certain situations when you're Barely There? Do you feel as assured in your guise when you're stripped down?
This is what I want: I want other people to join me in the 30 Day Challenge- friends, family, strangers, anyone who wants to join. There are lots of choices; do the full 30 Day Challenge, just do a few days if you'd like, if you do not want to do the challenge it self, challenge yourself to do something else. For example, give a person a genuine compliment everyday; something from the heart, something sincere and meaningful. A few other things I've decided to do along side of Barely There. I am pushing myself to read a Proverb every day during the challenge and to drink more water (I have a bad habit of not drinking enough). Well, anyways...
Will you join? Will you be a part of the challenge? Will you be part of this declaration?
If so, send me an email and tell me why you're doing it or what your thoughts are. I'd love to post pictures or emails received, just make it clear if you rather me not to (or I can easily keep emails anonymous). My email is Amarias831@hotmail.com. If you have my number, send me picture of you 'Barely There' and why you decided to be part of it. Post this on your FB wall, twitter feed, Instagram feed and wherever else. Use these hashtags to show some unity in this challenge: #BarelyThere #DaretobeBare #30DayNoMakeupChallenge. Tag me in any Twitter posts- @ana_ama or Instagram - @anais_loves.
I am doing the 30 Day Challenge from October 14th- November 12th.
Will you be Barely There with me? Do you Dare to be Bare?
Why a 30 Day No Makeup Challenge? Well, It's just something that has been put on my heart. This will be both a challenge and a declaration for myself and dare I say, for all women or just people in general! It is a challenge because, I know I like makeup. I don't wear a lot, but I wear enough to cover my imperfections, and anyone that knows me, knows how much I love my lipstick. It's a declaration in the sense that I am making a declaration of beauty, of individuality, of uniqueness; a declaration that leads to celebration of one's self. Celebrating everyone's sense of selfhood.
I also like a good challenge, so bring it on. Also, where is my confidence? Who am I when stripped from my cover up, my mascara, my lipstick, and liner? I'm a child of the Living God, I'm a vibrant Latina, I'm a daughter/sister/niece/granddaughter, I'm a girlfriend, I'm a friend, I'm a student, I'm an educator, I'm a lover of people, I'm an emotional being, I'm a beautiful young lady; That's who I am. Do I always recognize that and do I always feel beautiful? No. BUT that's what I am, regardless of how I feel about myself sometimes. Now is as good a time as ever to declare it, right?
Who are you? How do you see yourself? Not just physically, but inwardly.
* I find nothing wrong with makeup. It's fun and it's a girl's best accessory. That's not what this is about.
Can you be 'Barely There' with me? Can you stripe yourself down and really celebrate 'you'? Barely There is just a name I gave this challenge. We are all in different places in our lives. We all go thru different situations. How do you react to certain situations when you're Barely There? Do you feel as assured in your guise when you're stripped down?
This is what I want: I want other people to join me in the 30 Day Challenge- friends, family, strangers, anyone who wants to join. There are lots of choices; do the full 30 Day Challenge, just do a few days if you'd like, if you do not want to do the challenge it self, challenge yourself to do something else. For example, give a person a genuine compliment everyday; something from the heart, something sincere and meaningful. A few other things I've decided to do along side of Barely There. I am pushing myself to read a Proverb every day during the challenge and to drink more water (I have a bad habit of not drinking enough). Well, anyways...
Will you join? Will you be a part of the challenge? Will you be part of this declaration?
If so, send me an email and tell me why you're doing it or what your thoughts are. I'd love to post pictures or emails received, just make it clear if you rather me not to (or I can easily keep emails anonymous). My email is Amarias831@hotmail.com. If you have my number, send me picture of you 'Barely There' and why you decided to be part of it. Post this on your FB wall, twitter feed, Instagram feed and wherever else. Use these hashtags to show some unity in this challenge: #BarelyThere #DaretobeBare #30DayNoMakeupChallenge. Tag me in any Twitter posts- @ana_ama or Instagram - @anais_loves.
I am doing the 30 Day Challenge from October 14th- November 12th.
Will you be Barely There with me? Do you Dare to be Bare?
ekk, this was tough for me to put up. BARELY THERE.
xo
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