All throughout my jr high years, I’ve hated my nose. It was so big & round and didn’t match my face.  However, during college I had an epiphany… my nose is the #1 thing that makes me look like my dad.   People would always say “you look like your dad because of your nose.” And I love my dad!  I realized that I want to look like him, even though he gave me his huge nose, double chin and his stubby legs.  Of course I’m always asking God why I didn’t get my mom’s beautiful, slim, straight nose (with a bridge!!! what the!!) I’m proud of my dad and looking like him.

I would feel very sad if I ever changed my nose, and I wonder if my dad would be sad.  I get really angry whenever I hear about parents yelling at you to get plastic surgery… we’re 50% mom and 50% dad.  That’s what we’re supposed to look like!

Of all the beautiful noses I’ve seen, (and trust me, I’ve seen some amazing Nicole Kidman noses) I still choose my dad’s nose. Be proud of what your mama (or papa) gave you, girls! I think once you become happy with what you have and you’re able to just accept yourself, your confidence shows. You always are your worst critic!

C & Dad at jr high graduation (round round nose!)

And many years later…

C & Dad on wedding day... happy that I still kind of look like Dad!