Don't Fake It

Do you ever put on that smile, the smile where only half of your face is smiling?  You try really hard to make it all the way, but you just can't bear it.  The one where your teeth hardly show.  You think they don't know, but they do.  Oh, they know.  Those fake smiles, they are the worst.  Don't fake it, they'll know.

Previously I posted that my mom entered us in a makeover show on live television, contrary to a few bets from friends, it happened. For those of you who know me, you know it's not my cup of tea. For those of you who don't, well, it's not my cup of tea.  But, by doing the show it raised awareness for Locks of Love and with the help of amazing friends and family we raised over $1,000 for the Linda Norgrove Foundation.  Not to mention, my mom got a fabulous makeover - video to come soon.  During this whole process the ladies at Haven Salon and Azure were amazing and treated us so well.  But, as previously mentioned, pampering is outside of my comfort zone.  I tried, oh, I tried so hard to smile and love it.  But when the fancy dress, red lip stick and bangs (oh the bangs!) came out, in return was a half smile.  I faked it. They knew. 

I am dreading seeing this video.  What could be worse than seeing yourself fake it, right?  And I know I am quite possibly the worst faker in the world.  For what matters to me in life, is what is real. 

The energy of the ladies at Haven and Azure was real, that I loved.  And I believe the donated hair and money is going to a real cause.  Behind the fake smile, was something real. 

If you do have to fake it... Find what's real.