day 1: beauty

I feel so bad for having already slacked off on my project 31 posts, but yesterday was such a busy day at work that I was absolutely exhausted afterward and just wanted to relax with my hubby and friends. Now this isnt to say that I didnt think about the first day of my blog challenge, I just wasnt able to type and post last night. So here it goes.

While thinking about what beauty meant to me, I of course thought of the cliche quote of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." And then I really thought about this, and it completely makes sense. I used to think that beauty was all about makeup, fashion, being skinny, the kind of car I drove, the jewelry I wore. And now when I think about beauty, I think more about how it makes me feel (although I do still love getting dressed up). 

A beautiful day outside makes me feel alive. 

A beautiful child makes me wonder the person that child will become. 

A beautiful dress makes me long for a romantic night with my new husband.

A beautiful smile makes me think of how wonderful life can be.

A beautiful bouquet makes me adore the sweet smell of flowers.

A beautiful rain makes me feel sleepy and yearn for a cozy day in bed.

And a beautiful life makes me thank God for all that I am fortunate to have.

THE LIST:
Day 1.  What does beauty mean to you?
Day 2.  What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. Post a photo of something/someone that makes you happy.
Day 4.  Style 31.  Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 5.  Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6.  Write a letter to your teenage self.
Day 7.  Write a blog to encourage another beautiful woman.
Day 8.  Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)?  Share, please!
Day 9.  What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10.  What have the women in your life taught you about being a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)
Day 11.  Post a recipe.  Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12.  Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13.  Write about something you would like to change about yourself for the better.
Day 14.  Style 31.  Post an outfit pic!
Day 15.  Write to encourage a friend.  Inspire her beauty.
Day 16.  Write a letter to your daughter, or a young girl in your life.  Tell her what beauty means.
Day 17.  Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18.  Describe your personality.
Day 19.  Write about your favorite comfort food (we are women- we ALL have comfort food!)
Day 20.  Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.  
Day 21.  Write a letter to your husband to encourage him (or if you are single- your future husband.)
Day 22.  What is one of your favorite quotes and why?

Day 23.  What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?

Day 24.  Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.

Day 25.  Style 31.  Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26.  What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27.  Who's your celebrity look-a-like?
Day 28.  Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29.  Write about "a day in the life of me."  (Pics are great!)
Day 30.  Who is your role model as a woman?
Day 31.  Write about your dreams and goals as a beautiful woman!