December 2010
10 posts
“If you try anything— if you try to improve yourself, or to love, or to...”
– Sarah Dessen
“Good work does happen in this world, but please don’t wait for someone else to...”
– – Priya Lakhani, Shape What’s to Come Documentary (via thelevisgirl)
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Crown
When you start competing in the Miss America Organization, you’ll often hear how it’s very much like being part of a sorority… a network of women who have this bizarre understanding of what your life is like and who may just turn out to be your dearest friends.
You might not believe it then, but seeing is believing, and after a while, you come to know it’s true. Some of my...
“I’ve got two daughters who will have to make their way in this skinny-obsessed...”
– J. K. Rowling
As a “pageant girl,” this quote might seem like an interesting choice, but I wanted to highlight it as a reminder that there will always be someone who says you aren’t what you are supposed to be— your hips are too wide, your legs are too thick, your nose is...
“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger...”
– Christoper Robin to Pooh (via mademoisellemitchell)
I love this quote, and the sentiment behind it— we don’t always have as much faith in ourselves as we should, and it’s so important that we remember how much we are capable of. Otherwise, how will we ever accomplish our goals...