Most say that true beauty comes from the inside. And as cliche as that sounds, it is very much true. Outward beauty is very real. But that beauty shines even more when when we show our beliefs, courage, strengths, weakness, kindness, and love. True beauty is being confident in who we are no matter what we look like. But most of all, to me, beauty is showing love to everyone even if society thinks that they don't deserve it. Love for all is my definition of beauty.

I am a 25 year old female. I grew up in a small town in the Midwest. Growing up, everyone told me that I should model. But I never believed them. I was never confident in who I was. But that has changed as I have gotten older. I am becoming more confident in my body, in my beliefs, in all that I am. And that shows in me now. I am breaking my own boundaries and learning to love and accept myself. I am learning to love and accept others. Who am I? I am weak, fearful, and insecure. But I am also strong, fearless, and secure in who I am. It seems strange to be both, and yet it is possible. And it makes me...well, ME.

Singing, writing (short pieces, lyrics, poetry), reading