Celebrating Joy Week: A Small Look Back

THE EVOLUTION OF JOY

Join Bethany Joy Central this week, as we take a small trip down memory lane to appreciate but most importantly celebrate the beautiful, Ms. Bethany Joy Lenz.

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In the last year, Joy has been blogging up a storm, so I thought it would be fun to re-read some of my favorite blog updates from the past year. Check it out:

- IN THE KITCHEN! PARCHMENT BAG COOKING  

 

- WARDROBE WEDNESDAY [12/21/11]

- THE AMERICAN GOSSIP EPIDEMIC  

"If you are a teenager, I don't envy you your pain, but I do see the amazing opportunity you have to change the environment around you. Your parents aren't perfect, no one is, and if they didn't teach you to be kind then teach yourself. Take responsibility for your own words, thoughts and actions and make this world a better place than what has been left to you. Please. 

We have to start somewhere... "

- TEMPER, TEMPER...

"Why aren't they learning self-respect and respect for others, and respect for their environments? Why aren't they learning that they have something to offer the world instead of being so self-focused that they find it acceptable to throw a tantrum in public as a pre-teen!?" 

- RESPONDEZ S'IL VOUS PLAIT 

"I am blown away and inspired by people like you, who have walked through such great adversity and have found victory and freedom on the other side. You are an important voice in your generation, don't let your fire go out, even if, at times, you may feel your are only burning enough for an ember-- you will rekindle in time!" 

- ICONIC FILM FASHION READY - TO - WEAR 

- TREE HUGGERS, HEARTLESS BASTARDS, & ME 

"Enjoy completing your civil and environmental duties, but don't forget to be intentional with the relationships around you! And remember that your philanthropic cause is not more or as important as the person with whom you are crusading."

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Last but not least, 8 years ago on this very day, Joy performed the most beautiful rendition of the National Anthem at a One Tree Hill Charity Basketball Game. Do yourself a favor and check it out - I get goosebumps listening to this.