Tuesday Notes – July 27, 2010

The Operation Beautiful book drops in less than a WEEK!  Check out the details here: www.operationbeautiful.com/book/

Remember this note from yesterday?  Katie found it in a bathroom.

Well, we located the mystery poster!  Ari wrote, “I’m the one who posted the note in Jacksonville, Oregon.   I posted it in the bathroom during a concert at the Britt Festival there. Having done so, I subsequently watched several women wash their hands at that sink without even looking at the note. I was a little disappointed at the time, but I’m so glad to know that Katie found it and appreciated it!”

Claire posted these notes:

Kat wrote, “As a young girl and teenager, I suffered with severe acne and weight issues. I had no self esteem and I hated myself. At 21 years old now, I still have the occasional breakout and I am still a bit overweight, but something my husband said to me really helped with my thinking. He said: “If your best friend put on a few kilos, or got some pimples, would you think they are disgusting and stop being their friend?” That helped me put things into perspective. I wouldn’t do it to a friend, so why do it to myself?  I am a good person with a good heart, I’m generous and loving and kind. I try to help people. I’m a great cook and quick witted. I have cute features and a nice curve in my back. My legs are strong and my skin is soft and I love my brown eyes!”

Alycia posted this note at the YMCA:

Jhoanny got into a taxi and found this note taped to the back of the seat!  How fun!

Jenn wrote, “A few weeks I got my hair cut. It was right before vacation, and by the time I realized how much I hated it… I was in another state. The cut really bothered me… a lot. I was breaking down in tears when I looked in the mirror, and it was ruining the vacation. I couldn’t even put my hair up. I finally decided that I would stop focus on the cut and focus all of that energy into putting up notes. It really helped me to get to a better place.”

Samantha wrote, “I drew a hummingbird on it not only because I think they’re beautiful themselves, but because to me a hummingbird symbolizes a sort of calm and free-spirited way of life, and the way you live can be beautiful too! I hope whoever sees this takes a minute to make their lives a little more beautiful.”

If you love Operation Beautiful, JOIN THE MISSION!  It’s easy to participate.  Post a note, take a pic, and e-mail it to Caitlin at seebriderun@gmail.com.  Spread the love and spread the TRUTH!  You are beautiful, too! All the notes go up on the site!