I've realized that the things in life that seemed so big in my small world have now become small in my big world.
I've always wanted to be one of those people that could be passionate about something and talk about it because they have truly experienced whatever it was they were passionate about. Over the last few years of my life I am becoming that person. I have been truly honored to be apart of all the things that have been set before me and the things that I have really worked hard for.
I have a new experience ahead of me that I am so excited about. I have seen the sex industry happen before my eyes here in the states but I have not yet been able to experience it over seas. That has always been so important to me because I want a large world view about the issues of sexual slavery because ignorance is not bliss in this case for me. If I am going to talk about it, raise money for it, donate to it, and ultimately be extremely passionate about it, I need to be uncomfortable because of it.
Being uncomfortable is never fun. There have been many moments in porn conventions, strip clubs and brothels that I have been uncomfortable. In those moments, I put myself in a place that those women were every day. Thats when it hits you. My small world of being uncomfortable for that moment doesn't even compare to the day after day life that they live. Those are the moments that change who you are...
It is also the moments that I knew that I wanted to fight for them for the rest of my life. A commitment that took being extremely uncomfortable and stepping out in a world that felt so much bigger than me. Knowing that there was a hope that could be attained by continuing to be apart is worth every moment.
Now, it is no longer uncomfortable EVERY time because I have stepped into a world that I now have friends in, and that I would do anything for.
My venture lies in Uganda. I am so excited to be going over seas to experience these moments where I will be completely out of my comfort zone with people I dont know. I will be going to learn about human trafficking and the rehabilitation of sex trafficked children and coerced child-soldiers. Wow, even typing that amps me up! Another great thing about this trip is that I will be going with Not For Sale. Which is who be Lovely donates 10% of sales to. I am excited to be able to come back and really know what I am giving to, not only here in the states but soon on the front lines of Uganda. I know this will totally change my life and I am hoping that others that know about, and use be Lovely makeup will feel even more confident about being apart of this movement.
TRIP DETAILS!
trip dates: July 2-July12 this summer!
purpose: to learn about human trafficking and the rehabilitation of sex trafficked children and coerced child-soldiers.
funding: i need to raise $5,000 to go on this trip!
If you would like to be apart of this with me by donating...go to this link! http://www.belovely.com/uganda/
This link talks about my trip, what I will be doing, and how to donate!
I am humbled to be apart of all that be Lovely is bringing!
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