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#271. breast reductions, fresh air & feeling on top of the world

Writer: Devyn Penney Devyn Penney



Age: 25

Relationship Status: Single

Occupation: Lash Artist, Nursing Student

Income: $40,000

Astrological Sign: Leo

 

What is the most important part of your daily routine?

It was always my coffee, but since I’m cutting out caffeine right now (sadly) I’ll say my nightly shower.

 

What is your current happiness most dependent on?

How well planned by day/week was. I guess preparation in general.

 

What do you wish you were less reliant on?

My family they’re putting me through school for the second time and paying for my car.

 

When do you question yourself?

Honestly it depends. On my own I question myself with every decision, thought, and action. However, when people are relying on me, I always fake the confidence and leadership to make people feel comfortable and secure.

 

What is something that has positively impacted how you perceive your self-worth?

Getting a breast reduction. It absolutely changed how I feel about myself, beyond my physical appearance. It’s something I waited a long time to do.

 

What is something you have forgiven yourself for?

Hurting people in the process of becoming who I am. I still wish I could take so many things back regardless of self-forgiveness.

 

What is something you have forgiven someone else for?

Taking advantage of me when I was vulnerable.

 

How do you ground/center yourself?

Music, walking/running outside on a forest trail, fresh air in general, driving with the windows down, being alone in my room with the lights off under the covers, making art, reconnecting with things that make me feel nostalgic.

 

What is one thing that helped you through your most difficult time?

Being outside in nature.

 

Have you ever felt like the best version of yourself? When?

Right after a run through this hiking trail I like to go to. I think they call it runners high- but I feel so proud of myself and on top of the world especially if I was faster, went farther, or didn’t take any breaks.

 

What is something you fundamentally disagree with?

The way western society/media continuously tried to eradicate religion and culture. Like why do we as a society in North America have work off for Christmas and Easter but not days off for Eid or Hanukkah? Well, I know why, but it’s crazy that we’ve all just accepted it.

 

What is something you know for sure?

Death and taxes?

 

What are three of your non-negotiables in romantic relationships?

1. Can’t be a smoker

2. Has to have similar major interests: reading, running, restaurants, (the 3 R’s hahaha), music

3. Has to remain CALM and loyal even when we argue

 

When do you feel most comfortable in your own skin?

When I’m naked. I wish I could walk around naked! Especially since this breast reduction now I really want to show off (haha).

 

Have you ever been in awe of something/someone? When?

My sister. I couldn’t really pinpoint a time; it's a constant thought. She got through some difficult times and turned her life into something amazing, it’s admirable.

 

What is the best (physical/material) gift you have ever received?

A trip to Vancouver. I’m a serious nature person so that’s the perfect place to take someone like me, the air was just so clean and we could see the mountains from our hotel room.

 

What is one thing you wish you had said ‘yes’ to in the past?

A free trip to Europe. Unfortunately, my morals ruined that one for me.

 

What is one thing you will always say ‘no’ to in the future?

DRUGS. I’m anti-getting high on anything ESPECIALLY weed. Drugs ruin lives, and I can’t stand the delusional concept that weed is not as bad as other things and you can’t get addicted to it that’s been accepted by society.

 

What do you believe is your most attractive quality?

My ability to keep a secret.

 

What/who do you want to be when you grow up?

I know it sounds so silly but Kim Kardashian. Not only is she an overachieving, workaholic like me, but she didn’t let labels stop her from doing what she wanted. I really identified with her career beginning based on her looks and sexualization, but she wanted more for herself and to be taken seriously as an educated woman in this world. I have the same desire and the same type of drive and hopefully I can achieve everything I want to as well, that’s why I’m busting my ass in nursing school while working full time on my business.

 

BONUS: Tell me something good.

I just got my first commercial unit in a very popular area this year to do lashes and brows out of. Even though I’m renting, it’s so nice to finally have something that’s mine. I feel on top of the world, I worked so hard for this.

 
 
 

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