24. List 24 things that make you smile…
My son, live music, great surprises, being in love, makeup artistry, food, seeing my client see their transformation, helping someone in need, modeling, comedy, accomplishing something, newborns discovering, people that underestimate me, seeing my family after a short/long time, my favorite artists in concert, when I receive reviews, when I receive referrals, seeing love, seeing my students perform and excel, a great massage, stress free vacation, fun times with my bestie, fun times with my sis, seeing my name tagged on great photos of clients and/or myself.
25. My favorite quote is…
“Beauty awakens the soul to act!” You see it on everything associated with my business because I believe it to be true. I doesn’t necessarily have to mean outwardly beauty, it could mean the inner beauty, the inner kindness that inner energy that exudes from person to person that travels. When you feel that positivity or someone smiles at you and you instantly feel a little better, it helps someone else. In my business and in life; when you look good, you feel good- wake up and make a change even if it is a small ripple effect.
26. What does self love mean to you?
Self love means loving yourself enough to accept you with no makeup on, flaws and all. Love yourself when you make mistakes or when you feel as if you are on top of your game. Accept you when you are behind closed doors or in front of paparazzi and love yourself through it all.
27. What positive changes have happened in the last year?
I have become more open to risks, as scary as they are- I have taken a leap. I have started working in my passion of being a full time makeup artist. I am in my #journeytothecrown for Ms. Full Figured NC. I am in transition of moving to Charlotte. I am…
28. I deserve happiness because…
I deserve it! Why not?
29. What are 5 things you are grateful for this week ?
I am grateful for family, life, a place to lay my head, employment, grace/mercy.
30. How will you make next month a great month?
Continue to be migraine free, work towards my goals of becoming Ms. Full Figured NC (if you’d like to support my journey by donation and/or sponsorship, please click the link: https://www.gofundme.com/denises-journey-to-msffnc-crown). I will be working within my platform, assisting young and mature ladies in becoming the best versions of themselves. I will also be settling in Charlotte, NC and networking and making that my new home so any referrals , send them my way.