What about life offstage? Do you get to hang out with friends, or go to a regular school? I just graduated from high school in May. After pureNRG ended, I decided to go to back to school. I went to Harpeth Hall, an all girls' school, in Nashville, TN. I loved it! Now I am in college in Ohio. While I was in high school, I cheered, danced, sang in the chamber choir, and did hair and make-up for the school plays. In my downtime now, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and meeting new people on campus. I am involved with Cru (Campus Crusades), so I spend some time with them too.
Have you ever struggled with feeling un-beautiful or worthless? Why or why not? Yes! All the time, I struggle with not feeling good enough. I constantly have to remind myself that I am a child of God, and I am who He wants me to be. I can't change it, and I can't do anything about it. All I can do is embrace it.
What would you say to a friend who might be struggling with these things? I would offer to pray over them and talk with them on a regular basis about their personal struggle. I would share Matthew 6:26-32. This is a passage that a friend of mine shared with me when I was feeling worthless last year. It basically says don't worry because God will always be there for you.
Do you wear makeup when you’re not performing? Do you think makeup is a good idea for girls? I do wear makeup, but not much. If anything, I wear mascara. I have blonde, puny eye lashes and I look sickly without mascara... lol. However, if I do dress up, I am a big fan of natural looking make up. There is no need to look like a clown. You are beautiful the way you are. Make up is supposed to enhance what God already gave you, not create a fake person.
What about fashion advice? Are there certain styles you tend to gravitate toward? Anything you steer clear from? My style is preppy, cute, bright, and fun. I like to dress in classy, modest clothing. I think it's really important to steer away from revealing clothing. It's not attractive. Guys don't think of you as prettier because you are showing more leg or chest. It actually sends the message that you don't care about your body and you don't respect it. Most of my friends in college have a different understanding of "dressing up" than I do. Their version is dressing in revealing clothing- tight skirts and short shirts. The first few weeks of school, I kept calling my mom to complain that I didn't have enough "going out" clothes, because I didn't dress like my friends. Finally, I realized that dressing like that wasn't me, and it wasn't appropriate or attractive. I know it's hard when you see celebrities, your own friends, and most of our society dressing provocatively, but stay classy.
To you, what is the definition of true beauty? True beauty is being able to see yourself in God's image and loving the person that He created you to be.
Who is your favorite Disney Princess? Well, I grew up in love with Snow White. I wore her costume every day. Every time I ate an apple, I would faint. I wouldn't wake up until someone kissed me. I was kind of dramatic... lol. Although I still love Snow White, I have begun a strong liking for Ariel. Who doesn't want that perfect red hair? :)
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