I'm going to ignore the fact that i don't like my font on this doodle. I won't even mention that it bothers me it's not 'pretty' enough... because fact is... 'the doodle is as beautiful as i'.

There's a car dealer at my job who told me twice now
[in his Spanish accent];
"You are as beautiful as your dooodless"

Well...This doodle isn't perfect, but it is loved just as much as i am, even though i'm not perfect. If you've been reading my blog for a little while, you know that i have been constantly struggling with eating issues the past two years. I have to CONSTANTLY remind myself that even though i'm gaining weight, i am still beautiful. My beauty is NOT defined by how small my waist is; how smart i am; and how talented/successful i am.

I am beautiful because i am genuine.
I am beautiful becuase i am flawed.
I am beautiful because God made me this way.
And I'm so very thankful He did.

YOU are so beautiful!!
love, Jenipher

I can't express how excited and thankful i am. I applied for a professional art grant the end of last year, had the paneling a few weeks ago, and was just informed tonight, that i have been blessed with funding to follow my dreams from United Arts.

This grant will give me the opportunity to professionally print and package my 'nightly doodles', will allow me to personalize and inspire through my new [encouraging] blog Smiles and Thanks, and help me spread words of kindness and affirmation to Orlando and beyond!!

An extra special thanks to Margot Knight, Mary Patrick, Bonnie Hubbard, Rick Lang, Anna McCambridge, Dario J. Moore, Dennis Neal and Jeremy Seghers for believing in all of us, having incredible patience, and devoting your time reviewing our grants. Thank you for offering great opportunity, and helping make our artistic community a more inspiring place!

And even more so...thank you all SO MUCH for having faith in me and my art work. I can't tell you how much it means to me. Thank you.

Sometime is RIGHT NOW and i can't express how excited i am to start this new adventure!
YAY!!!!

MANY smiles and NUMEROUS thanks!
Jenipher