What makes you beautiful?

Today, as I skimmed my Facebook news feed, I was admiring all of my beautiful friends. All of the amazing people that I know. I read a comment on a friend's photo of mine where her mother had written "beautiful, inside and out." I couldn't have agreed more with this comment about this girl. Even though she isn't a super-model with perfect hair and make-up, her inside is what shines out beautifully. So many girls think that they need make-up and perfect hair to be beautiful. How I wish they could see the truth. It is your INSIDE that makes you beautiful. It is the smile that you wear on your face, the time that you stopped and helped someone pick up their dropped books, the comforting hug that you gave to a friend who needed it....Do you see where I'm going? Your actions and compassion for other people are what shine out...not your shiny lipgloss and perfect eyeshadow. As these past few weeks have gotten busier, I have given up on the whole make-up and hair thing. I maybe go to school with make-up once a week. My friends who are truly beautiful look past it and love me anyway, even the boy that I love. :)
Girls, you will always make the truest friends by showing up to school with your hair in a bun, no make-up, sweats, and a smile on your face. Don't base your confidence on your looks, but rather your character. Those who are true and real will love you no matter what you look like. Believe me. :)