Sarah's Words of Wit(sdom)

Back in August, I did my first bridal hair and makeup! I recently received pictures from the wedding. Here are some of my favorites. The bride made her own dress! How cool is that?! What a talented lady! You can see more pictures from her wedding by clicking here  http://noviadistinctivephotography.com/blog/?p=1417

Most of you know of my passion for girls to see their true beauty and helping them feel as beautiful as they really are. That was the reason for my career decision as a cosmetologist. I've been carrying on the Operation Beautiful mission by having the words "You Are BEAUTIFUL" written on my mirror at school. (My mom even wrote a post about this, it impacted her...check it out! http://drupp1.blogspot.com/2010/11/you-are-beautiful.html ) As I was coming home from school yesterday (after lamenting over my nail that broke off earlier) I was listening to the radio , as always, and heard an interveiw with Gracie Flanagan, the mind behind an event called "True Beauty Day". True Beauty Day takes place Friday, April 22nd, 2011. Four years ago, she and her friend came up with the idea for True Beauty Day their freshman year of high school. Gracie's friend joked about how she really didn't want wear makeup to school tomorrow, so she and Gracie decided for the

Recently I had the privilege of meeting Jody Hedlund , author of The Preachers Bride and a bloggy friend of mine when she held a book signing in my area. I had a lot of fun talking to her and learned a lot from her. She really encouraged me to keep my dream of getting published even when I'm taking a "break" from it right now. Even though it feels like I'll never have time to write again because I'm so busy with school, she inspired me since a similar situation happened to her before she started writing again. And speaking of school, I thought I'd give you some picture updates with what I've been doing... Cut & Highlights Cut & Color Cut & Color-lights!  fantasy hair for class contest Nail Art! Fun Updo Sophisticated Updo And speaking of writing, I have a devotional up at RealTeenFaith.com! Read " A Third Way " as you leave.