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How We See Ourselves

This really resonated with me and I wanted to share it with you, my lady friends.

• What do you think?

• Would your sketch look like the one from a stranger or sadly different like the women in the video?

I've been hiding from the camera more over the last few years since I gained weight (stupid chin is the hardest part) and I think I need/want to stop hiding. The changes scream at me, but I need to see my beauty more and celebrate my friendly eyes, warm smile, straight teeth, soft skin, apple cheeks, natural curly hair (that my Grandma's love) and awesome huggibility! Hope you'll join me in stepping out more and focusing on your wonderfulness. You are beautiful, I am beautiful, let's recognize that :)

Love Leigh-Ann

April 11: 1981 to 2013+

Today I've turned 32. Not sure how I feel about saying that number yet, but I feel good :) For a big part of last year, I searched myself and became a stronger woman. I know what I want more than ever, but I feel more willing to compromise on things I thought were best, in exchange for a merge of ideas that makes everything stronger than with just one. I'm trying to slow down and enjoy the day before the next ones already here and listen without interrupting (which I'm bad for) or always having something to say. I'm setting my mind on lovely things more than evaluations and I'm feeling a peace that I've never had. I'm in love, I have the greatest family, best business partner & close friends and Lola's like a sister. I'm dreaming of a new design for my blog and sharing like I used to, going back to school next year, seeing my parents enjoy their new retirement, visiting San Francisco and Bainbridge Island, figuring out who Ted's wife is and seeing Freckled Nest help more and more women tell their story.

I'm feeling blessed :)

I caught a fish...

...and I couldn't stop screaming!! I let it go and the giggles stayed ;)

Sunday snuggles

I love the way they snuggle and bond... Keith's her #2 :)