LEXI
Self-taught makeup artist, esthetician, future nurse, daughter, sister, girlfriend & friend. I have an undying desire to help others and make a positive impact. My worst day was finding out my Mom's cancer had spread somewhere inoperable - my biggest fear is losing her. My mom is the definition of a fighter. She's been through so much trauma but continues to love so deeply regardless. I’ve struggled with chronic pain, body-image issues and an emotional relationship with food since I was a teen. At times, it can be easy to let discomfort in my own body dictate my mood or confidence. But, I try to remind myself that I get this body for one lifetime and that it does so much for me. It deserves my attention, love and nourishment. I know a number on a scale can always change but what can’t waiver is staying true to yourself, your values and your needs. Body size will never define the person who is inside. I used to tell myself the story that I'm not worthy of real, long lasting friendships. Now I tell myself that I'm in control of who remains or does not remain in my life. I'd tell a 12 year old me, not to expect others to have the same heart that she has. I'd tell her to learn to forgive & to remember that having her big heart will be painful at times but it was given to her because she has the strength to carry it. I wish there were more open minds and less judgement in the world. Success comes from a sense of pride and joy, over big and small victories. Happiness comes from patience, vulnerability, gratitude, self-awareness & love. Beauty runs so much deeper than aesthetics. Many things look beautiful but BEING beautiful is what’s really attractive. I'm excited about starting a new chapter in my life and rewriting my story, self image and confidence. I'm proud of my resilience - of my ability to bounce back from hardships and turn rain into flowers. I want people to know I'm incredibly kind, easy going and open minded. I love people and my only ulterior motive is to be loved back. I’m Lexi. I’m a butterfly morphing into the most beautiful version of me. I’m empathetic, genuine and ambitious. I love to live and live to love.
