Regular, full-length posting will resume on January 6 – the editor of Operation Beautiful, Caitlin, is currently on vacation.
Here are three great notes to enjoy in the meantime.
Coral wrote, “I was in the girls toilets at Sutton Market in Nottinghamshire and found this on the door … it’s funny because a few weeks ago I’d been on the website of Operation Beautiful and loved it, I thought, I’ll never see one of these notes around where I live, but I was shocked to find it and put it into my journal! It made my day so much. I’m going to post some when I go into town tomorrow in fact.”
Amanda wrote, “I recently became unemployed and found myself searching for jobs again. In the meantime, I’ve decided to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher and started going back to school to get my teaching credential. While I’d love to focus primarily on school, it’s been tough living on just my husband’s income. I started looking for part-time jobs and found myself applying at a job that I really didn’t want or like. I simply applied because I didn’t think I could get a better job. I was merely settling for what I thought I deserved. Today at the job interview, the person interviewing me asked why I was applying for part-time work instead of a full-time position. I explained that I was going back to school to become a teacher and she laughed at me. “You’re just wasting your time.” She said. I couldn’t believe someone would say that to me! Of course, I finished the interview and left as politely as I could but when I got home, I started thinking about the message Operation Beautiful sends. Aren’t I enough? Why would I let that woman insult my dreams like that? Why would I apply for a job that would literally suck the life out of me? I decided to write myself these notes to remind myself that I am worth it, I will find a job that fulfills me and that I will achieve my dreams. “
Claire wrote, “The other day at school my friend discovered this in one of the bathrooms. It a full mirror covered with the Operation Beautiful post its. It definitely made my day and then some. Now my friends and I leave post-it in other bathrooms and any where else we think of.”
If you love Operation Beautiful and want to participate, post a note, take a picture, and e-mail Caitlin at seebriderun@gmail.com. Spread the LOVE!
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The stories on here are so uplifting and inspiring. I wish every girl could read this. Then maybe we wouldnt have so many girls die to eating disorders…
I love the quotes from famous people, like Eleanor Roosevelt. I will be on the lookout for some good ones to post myself.