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On the cover 36 HANNAH SIMMONS
How her experience with family illness and her battle with leukemia shifted her teenage landscape and her views on life and living.
Features 25 George Day A Motivated Teen
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Protect Your Teen from Accidents
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28 Family Navigating the Teen Years Teen Dating Violence
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The Teen Issue is definitely one of my favorite issues of FACE Magazine. I love being around teenagers! Their energy is contagious and the saying, ‘You’re only as old as you feel’ can be directly correlated to the youthful exuberance these young souls radiate. My sons and their many friends have filled our home with energy, excitement, laughter and, of course, a little teenage angst for many years. When we moved to Lafayette, my oldest son was nearing thirteen, just approaching the wonder of his teenage life. While my oldest sons at 19 and 20 years old now are moving into the next phases of their lives, my baby just turned thirteen. I cherish the time that that my home is filled with loud talking, endless laughing, thumping music, crazy dancing, and marathon movie watching—because teenage energy is contagious! One of my favorite quotes that actually hung on my middle son’s wall until he left for college is ‘Raising teenagers is like nailing jello to a tree.’ As much as we want to think only of the happy aspects of the teen years, there are many serious situations that teens and parents must navigate, and FACE touches on a few of those topics this month. This could be as simple as setting the rules of the house for managing their growing independence, to discussing or dealing with potentially tragic topics like teen dating violence, unsafe driving habits, or even the illness or death of a friend or family member. As resilient as teenagers are, they are bombarded daily with potentially overwhelming situations that test their limits, and as always, we need to be there for them.
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2nd Annual High School Journalism Contest
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The Teen Issue would not be complete without hearing directly from our talented local teenagers. FACE Magazine invited all area high schools to encourage their students to show off their literary expertise by entering the 2nd Annual High School Journalism Contest. Students were asked to pen an original article on any subject pertaining to teen or high school life. The stories were amazing! The Top 10 articles were selected for recognition and the Top 3 winners are officially published writers! Congratulations to all of the winners. Thank you to all the students who entered the contest and the outstanding teachers who encourage their students to step outside the box.
The Life of a Barefoot Teenager When you wake up on your thirteenth birthday the only thing that you
Many people enjoy staring when I am pumping my gas or am running
can think of is to brag about how now you are a teenager. You make
into Albertsons to grab milk that my mother forgot to buy. I don’t feel
up your own rules, you don’t have to listen to anyone; well except
very insecure about my choice though. I figured why be like all other
parents and teachers and you know
teenagers who wear shoes they cannot
stuff like that. Other than the fact of
walk in or that cost four-hundred dollars?
being a year closer to an adult, you get
I prefer to be my own person and walk
closer to finding who you really are in life. The journey of finding ourselves is
in my own, well feet. Being taught by
never really over, but it has got to start
society, we are supposed to adapt to our
somewhere.
surroundings, but I figure we should make our surroundings adapt to us. I get my
On my journey, I discovered that being
fair share of teenage peer-pressure, I do
normal is too boring and being different sounded a little more fun. I discovered
not decline watching the Kardashians on
during my trials of being different that
Sunday nights, or going to get the weekly
I had become quite accustomed to not
Starbucks that apparently every girl must
wearing any form of foot wear. Most
have or they will die; but I prefer to beat
of my teenage friends were beginning
to my own drum.
to wear high heels that they could not
Maybe I am strange or different, but in
walk in, and constantly shopped for
today’s world, maybe that is a good thing.
more. I found myself becoming more
About the author: Taylor Elizabeth Mann,
and more used to feeling my bare feet hitting the smooth or rocky grounds of Lafayette, Louisiana. My real
a junior at St. Thomas More, became a beach bum at the age of four
home I declare is anywhere near the ocean, which so happens to be
and enjoys being barefoot. She plans to write a few books in her life
miles away from this large and overly populated city. My feet are
so that when she moves to the beach, she won’t have to live
training for their new surroundings which hopefully will consist of
in a tent.
only sand and sea. 8 FACE | MARCH 2014
A Varsity Vocation Sports are a huge part of high school. After leaving middle school and entering high school, many things change. Sports change tremendously. In middle school, sports were always laid back and not as competitive. A high school sport, especially at the varsity level, is a whole other story. Sports at a big school are always a big deal to not only the students, faculty, and alumni, but are important to the community as well. People come from other schools and sometimes others cities to attend football games, basketball games, soccer matches, etc. You could only imagine the change that I had to go through when transitioning from middle school soccer where everyone made the team to a Division 1 high school soccer team. While I love playing soccer, it is not just about playing. Learning how to play on a team and the experiences I undertake just add to why I love the game so much.
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FACE | COMMUNITY MATTERS It was against the rules for a freshman to make the varsity team. I was hoping to make the freshman team and maybe even get bumped up to the junior varsity team. I made both teams and that instilled a certain confidence in me that I still have today. Nothing makes you feel more accomplished than working your hardest to obtain your goal and then achieving it. While the level of play was hard my
Four Years In the crazy, whirlwind journey known as “life,” perhaps the most turbulent and blinding portion occurs in a time and place when morals are twisted, hormones rage, and there is a simple but burning desire to be a distinct and attractive individual. The years that surround high school are unarguably some of the most trying times many people will experience; daily news
freshman year, my sophomore year was immensely
serves as a reminder of those who fail to make it out of this
different.
stage in life and instead succumb to the vicious snares of the
My sophomore year, I played on just the varsity along with four other sophomores. I wasn’t ready for what was ahead of me. Just the sheer size of the seniors that I had to mark during varsity games changed my whole style of play. Playing defense against guys that are six inches taller and outweigh you by 50 pounds is already a challenge, but when they have years
world around them. During this time, the only thing that can be certain is that change is an inevitable force, trying to stop this force all together or embrace it too closely and it will no doubt bring you to failure. Often, change is looked upon with a negative connotation, many young people promise themselves and
more of experience than you, it becomes a tribulation.
their parents to never change, despite the outside pressures
When you’re playing in a game that decides the
and temptations that life will present them. The opposite,
season, you have to play well or you don’t play at all.
rebellious spirit resonates itself in many who wish to shed the
That is varsity sports.
lifestyle that they grew up surrounded by and instead embrace
If you plan on playing a certain sport in college or
a lifestyle seemingly better suited to exemplify their unique
even think about pursuing a certain sport as a career,
persona.
high school sports are a necessity for you. It gives you a chance to polish your skills no matter what sport
Change is a curious thing, it is inevitable, unavoidable and can
you’re playing, teaches you skills that you can use in
be one of the most beneficial or detrimental portions of one’s
school and in everyday life, and creates memories
journey through life. The only way to make the best of this
that you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
certainty of life could be through preparing yourself to embrace
About the author: Christian McLain is a junior at St.
change, and while doing so, retaining the best parts of life,
Thomas More Catholic High School. He currently
the morally straight parts, while learning from mistakes, and
plays on the STM varsity soccer team and has a 4.0
accepting the advice of elders, because, no matter how ancient
GPA. He enjoys listening to Drake, hanging out with
and weary they appear to be, history repeats itself, and at one
friends, sleeping, and (of course) playing soccer. He
time or another they experienced the exact same situations and
hopes to continue his soccer career by playing in
problems most of us have or will go through. Lastly, it becomes
college and possibly making a profession out of it.
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and laugh simply because we are alive and surrounded by those who love us; these times become lifeboats to help us through the darker portions of life when situations and people seem to be completely elusive. To be able to embrace change is no doubt a valuable trait, for change is woven into the very fabric of life and is the tool utilized to bring us into the relationships we are meant to be in, and form us into the true person we are called to be. About the author: Andrew Schafer recently moved from Colorado to Louisiana where most of his immediate family resides. Andrew is a senior at Teurlings Catholic, works at an alligator farm, and plans to attend the University of Louisiana Lafayette in the fall to major in Petroleum Engineering. Continue reading
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Journalism Contest: Honorable Mention
Camille Guilbeau St. Thomas More, 11th Grade
Julia Ardoin and Sydney Walker St. Thomas More, 11th Grade
Emily Hawkins Teurlings Catholic, 11th Grade
Madeline LeBlanc Teurlings Catholic, 12th Grade
Anna LaGrange St. Thomas More, 12th Grade
Claire Plauche St. Thomas More, 12th Grade
Caroline Poehler St. Thomas More, 11th Grade 12 FACE | MARCH 2014
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From ZZZ’s to A’s How the lack of sleep negatively impacts almost every aspect of your life and you may not even know it When it comes to making A’s, teens need more ZZZ’s. One study
deprivation can also put you at a greater risk of depression. Sleep
conducted on college freshman shows that losing just 15 minutes of
and mood are so closely related that researchers have a hard time
sleep can mean the difference between an A and a B on a test. As
figuring out which came first – depression or lack of sleep.
healthy food is good fuel for the body, sleep is health food for the brain. Sadly, only 15% of teens
Sports Performance – What happens when athletes sleep 10 hours a night? Over the years, Cheri
get the recommended 9+
Mah of the Stanford Sleep
hours of sleep a night.
Disorders Clinic and Research
But it’s not just grades
Laboratory has worked with
that sleep, or lack thereof,
the football, tennis, golf,
can affect. Lack of sleep
cross country, swim and track
impacts a whole host of
and field teams at Stanford
issues including weight,
researching the importance of
concentration, moods,
sleep on athletic performance.
sports performance,
“It is interesting to note that
immune system, acne
many of the athletes in the
and driving.
various sports I have worked
Weight – Could sleep be
with, including the swimmers
the new wonder drug?
in this study, have set multiple
A growing body of
new personal records and
research is showing the
season best times, as well as
link between lack of sleep
broken long-standing Stanford
and obesity in children as well as adults. Sleep deprivation disrupts the key balance of hormones that control appetite making people feel hungrier. Also, sleep deprived people can be too tired to exercise and tend to eat more.
and American records while participating in this study,” she said. Immune System – Did your mom ever say, “Get some sleep or your will get sick”? This is one of those times Mother does know best! Lack of sleep weakens the immune system by decreasing your
Concentration – Ever find yourself saying, “What did you say?” Lack of
healthy cell counts and increasing inflammation in your body making
sleep lowers your ability to focus and pay attention, making it difficult
it harder for you to fight off infections.
to perform tasks that require logical reasoning. In addition, sleepiness hampers your judgment making it more difficult to make good decisions.
Acne – Yep! That’s right! Beating breakouts isn’t all about what you put on your skin. How much you sleep makes a big difference too.
Moods – Sleep your way to a better mood! It’s true, more sleep
Actually, getting more ZZZ's is the #1 skin-saving change you can
can make you happier. Conversely, lack of sleep can make you tired
make. According to dermatologists, psychological stress increases
and irritable and lesson your ability to handle stress. Chronic sleep
14% for every hour of lost sleep.
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“So what,” you ask? Stress can lead to a breakdown in the skin structure and increase in abnormalities in the skin which worsen conditions like acne. Driving – Did you know that 25% of driving accidents are linked to lack of sleep? Researchers have also found that adolescents who are sleepy are twice as likely to have a crash as their adequate-sleep peers. When you are sleepy it negatively affects your reaction time, your coordination and your judgment. What’s a tired teen to do? Here’s a list of tips to help you sleep your way to a better you. • Make sleep a priority. Be deliberate about getting enough sleep. Don’t leave it to chance. • Keep your room cool, quiet and dark. The recommendation is to keep the room between 65-72 degrees when you sleep. But the absolute best temperature is the one that is most comfortable to you.
About the author: Robin Ferguson is certified as a health coach through Villanova College of Nursing MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education (COPE) and ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified as a group fitness instructor with a specialty certification as a Weight Management Specialist. She is working on her second ACE specialty certification as a Youth Fitness Specialist. She has even written her own program, 12 Steps to 21st Century Leaders, that she teaches at Our Lady of Fatima School.
• Limit the use of electronics before bed. The light on the device has been shown to lower the amount of the sleep hormone, melatonin, that your body produces. At the very least dim your screen as much as possible. • Eliminate caffeine in the afternoon and evening. Caffeine is
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Jimbo and Caroline, then...
Choose to Save a Life Bone marrow donation Born only 10 months apart, Jimbo and I grew
As families and responsibilities grow, our
up the closest in age and geographic proximity
family gatherings have become less frequent.
among the 11 kids that make up the boisterous
Somehow, I know I can always count on him to
DeJean clan. We attended each other’s
call me with his latest business idea, however
birthday parties, trick-or-treated together and
ridiculous or ingenious, or text me pictures of
competed against each other annually for the
Joe Biden’s limo outside his window at MD
coveted golden egg. For many years, I was the
Anderson. He has always been and will always
closest thing to a bossy sister he had and he
be one of my closest friends.
was my big brother figure. When he got leukemia, I couldn’t have been Though our grown-up lives are quite different,
more shocked. Having seen him only days
through high school and college and the
before, I couldn’t and still can’t understand
beginning of our lives as adults we’ve
how a perfectly healthy 28-year-old who
remained good friends.
was strong enough to knock defenders to
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...and now.
the ground as an offensive lineman in college could succumb to such an elusive microscopic killer. Isn’t leukemia for kids and old people anyway? So many questions. I spent hours googling and reading everything about
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the disease. Without getting into specifics, his Web MD/Wikipedia prognosis was not good. Yet, the news we got proved increasingly promising. After the first few rounds of chemo, the disease began to disappear. Though his specific mutation is more curable than others, it still seemed like a miracle. The doctors even went so far as to use the word “remission.” I continued to check in from time to time, teasing him mercilessly about the armadillos & fire trucks his mom took the liberty of sewing on his hospital gowns but I never worried. The unbelievable strength that Jimbo’s wife Ashley shows in maintaining a positive, hopeful attitude, made it easy to think that both the battle and the war had been fought, and almost over. But over time, the news became less and less ideal. On the molecular level, the doctors began to Continue reading
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FACE | HEALTH see the leukemia numbers rise. Though the
could have joined the registry for free, I found
idea was tabled early on, the doctors decided
a private lab that would test me for a fee.
that Jimbo’s best chance for preventing relapse I never had to test to see if I’m a match. After
was a bone marrow transplant.
several anxious weeks, we learned that Chris The first order of business in any bone marrow
is a half match. While not ideal, it’s great
transplant is to test the patient’s siblings.
news. With only one full-match possibility on
Jimbo’s only brother Chris has the highest
the registry, it’s not worth the wait. Thanks to
chance of being a match and a 25% chance of
the miracle of medical advances, a half-match
being a full match. Knowing that the chances
transplant can be equally successful to a full
weren’t great I’d be a match if Chris wasn’t,
match.
I secretly hoped I would be. There’s no more frustrating situation for a control freak than
Knowing that my cousin is in good hands
watching someone I love fight for his life, and
and will be taken care of is comforting but
knowing I can do nothing.
it’s hard not to feel helpless to make any real difference. When I talked to him on the
Yet, I swore I had no interest in helping a
day that his transplant course of action was
stranger that I’d likely never meet. Though I
finalized, my heart broke at the sadness and
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fear in his voice that he couldn’t hide, not for himself but for the two little people who depend on him most. One of the few things I can do is take 10 minutes to register myself as a potential donor and encourage others to do the same. It’s the only thing he’s ever asked me to do. He’s only one of 10,000 people this year who need a bone marrow transplant to save their lives. Only half will find a match. The modern bone marrow transplant isn’t all that inconvenient. It’s a lot like donating blood, no surgery or anesthesia. To decide that I’d only be willing to save one of my own is beyond selfish. How can I expect any stranger to save him or even me one day if I’m not willing to reciprocate the favor? Though Jimbo’s battle is far from over, I’m confident that with the best doctors in the world, the bone marrow transplant he’ll get
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in a few weeks will save his life. And on the off chance that the introduction of his brother’s DNA has any residual effect on his personality, I’ll hope he gets some of the drive that made him an All-American athlete instead of his questionable judgment for adventure and subsequent accidents. We pray every day for no complications and a successful outcome. Just like I secretly hoped I’d be a match for my loved one, I’ll pray that one day I will be called to take a few days out of my busy schedule to save the life of a stranger’s cousin, child or friend.
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Hearts of Hope All forms of violence have existed since the beginning of humankind, and it is our responsibility to bring awareness to these issues during our lifetime. We can make a difference by challenging each other not to remain silent when it comes to violence and/or sexual violence. So, why should our community care about sexual violence? Sexual violence is here in our community. Sexual violence is stranger rape, incest, child sexual abuse, acquaintance rape, sexual harassment, date rape, carnal knowledge of a juvenile, drugfacilitated rape, attempted rape and spousal rape. Additionally, we all need to remember that all forms of abuse are unacceptable.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
No child or adult should live in an environment of violence.
Please look for the signature red hearts at retail locations around town and show your support. On April 12th at
Rape and sexual crimes are very difficult to discuss and not a normal
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Appointed Special Advocates) and PCAL (Prevent Child
is, occurs in only about 10 percent of all rapes. The largest percentage
Abuse Louisiana) to host a Family Fun Awareness Day from
comes from acquaintance and date rapes – people we know and trust.
10:00am – 4:00pm. This is a free event for all to attend.
People we love who are sexually abused/assaulted are someone’s wife, husband, sister, brother, niece, nephew or friend. These loved ones often
education, advocacy and empowerment. All services are confidential
awake in the middle of the night filled with fear as they remember what
and completed without expense. Our hope is that this information
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will be used to improve our community and make it safer for all.
with fear wondering, “Why did this happen to me?” How would that make you feel?
Are we doing all we can to make the world a safer place for the people we love? It is going to take all of us to combat sexual
Hearts of Hope is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to responding
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Hearts of Hope has three programs dedicated to ending sexual violence. The Children’s Advocacy Center provides a safe place for a forensic interview and counseling. The Sexual Abuse Response Center provides advocacy through the volunteer program – crisis line and emergency room emotional support – and counseling for the family and survivors of sexual violence. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners provide compassionate medical care when collecting evidence from an assault. The resources needed from the beginning to the end experience of this type of violence are here in Lafayette for the entire Acadiana area. Hearts of Hope is a unique agency that
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For more information on sexual violence and Hearts of Hope, please visit our website at www.theheartsofhope.org
Seeing the potential for beauty. When an artist looks at an empty canvas, a marble slab or a block of wood, he sees the beauty that lies within. Likewise, when a facial plastic surgeon looks at a patient, he sees the potential for creating something beautiful. By applying all of his skill and years of experience, he makes what is hidden come to life.
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Komen Acadiana Turns 15 Founding President, Jan Davis In this, the 15th anniversary of Acadiana’s Race For the Cure, it’s a
The following is a Q&A with Davis, in which she shares how she was
great time to look back at the founding of the Acadiana Affiliate of
inspired and about the strength of a grass roots organization.
Susan G. Komen and remember that it has taken the work of hundreds of volunteers to reach this milestone. Jan Davis, Co-owner of JRDavis Creative, is one such volunteer. Davis was the founding president of Komen Acadiana and helped lead a group of dedicated women that saw a need to fill a gap of support and education for breast cancer patients in our community. Davis is this year’s Race For the Cure honoree. Because of the efforts of Davis and others, millions of dollars have been granted to local agencies and health care providers so that more than 8,000 women in our community have screening mammograms,
Could you give us a few ideas of some successes in the early years? We started this affiliate by reaching out to prominent women in Lafayette as well as breast cancer survivors to give us feedback and input and their thoughts on bringing this type of service to Lafayette. We needed the movers and shakers, but also needed those walking the survivor road. I recall so vividly our first race, downtown, and we registered right at 600 people for our first race. That was BIG for us! Then, when we tabulated how much we were going to be able to grant to our
diagnostics, and various types of treatment support. In addition, tens
community, which was not a whole lot, we were at a loss for words.
of thousands of women and men have been educated directly through
But we wanted more. Not for our affiliate, but for our community.
Komen funded grants and educational efforts.
The successes continued by our neighbors reaching out to us,
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We have to embrace our community. Reach out. Find that passion of what speaks to you and then go. Go help others. Because by helping them, you will receive so much in return.
wanting to be involved and to see the common thread that runs through so many of us. Can you say a few words on the importance of volunteers committing to the mission through running committees, volunteering race day and fundraising for the cure? Volunteerism is what brought us from those early days, meeting in a coffee shop to “get this thing going” to touching thousands of people and granting millions of dollars through this local affiliate today. We were totally built and based on volunteerism and could not have achieved anything without the ladies and men that showed up and said “We can do this. We have to do this.” We have to embrace our community. Reach out. Find that passion of what speaks to you and then go. Go help others. Because by helping them, you will receive so much in return. By the way, Rob, my husband, learned to love every shade of pink. We all have different talents. Some people like to be up front, some folks are able to help financially and then there are others that want to help behind the scenes. Others offer their help by actually participating in the race. We need them all. Talk to organizations about Komen’s mission, help race day by registering racers that morning, work in the children’s area, or simply stand at the finish line to encourage those runners to finish strong. We have the jobs, we need the volunteers. We need to all race until we find the cure. Can you think of any specific story of a direct impact Komen has made for anyone you know? I recall scurrying around at the race sight one year and a lady came
out and I thought, “What do I do now?” Komen helped me help others. It helped me divert my grief and turn it into something that was so much bigger than myself. I miss my mom today more than words can say, but the people I have met and the good works this affiliate has brought to our local communities has turned a very sad chapter of my life into a positive force.
up to me, grabbed my arm, and said, “Thank you.” She said had it
Your mom had breast cancer. Can you share some of her story?
not been for the mammogram she received as a result of Komen,
Mom was a firecracker in life, which surprised me when I saw how this
she would not have known she had breast cancer. That’s when it just
disease took her down. I think in her heart of hearts she wanted to fight
makes you stop and realize what this is all about.
it, but she realized it had a head start on her body, which caused her
A second story would be me. My mom lost her battle with breast cancer and with that, I lost my best friend. I am my mother inside and
treatment to not be as effective had we found it earlier. I do remember her telling me, “Know your body, have your mammograms, take care of yourself.” faceacadiana.com | FACE 23
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Investing In Your Career How to determine if a professionally written resume is a good investment for you. As you know, your resume is the key to unlocking your successful job search and securing interviews for your dream job. It is, after all, the first impression your potential employer has of you; a short, written summary of all the hard work, time, and dedication you have poured into your career. Being that this document is so important to your career, why are you reluctant to hire a professional to write a resume for you? It can be difficult to justify spending more money on a job search that is already expensive. The costs to dry clean your suit and take the time off to go to interviews adds up. Yet this expense is more than a basic expense, it is an investment in your future. Sure there are several free resources or sample templates that you can find through a quick internet search, but these resources will not give
You are Not Getting Responses From Your Application This may sound simple, but all too often, professionals overlook the real reason they are not getting callbacks. Most professionals do not know how to effectively communicate their strengths and appeal to the needs of potential employers, leaving them with resumes that lack important data and include irrelevant information. A good, effective resume works for you. You Want to Make a Big Career Change Changing careers is a daunting task, but with some professional help, it is much easier to be successful. A resume writer often begins with an interview or survey to determine your accomplishments, history, and skills. Then, he is able to look at this information with a fresh pair of eyes and possibly identify some
you the tools you need to make your resume personal and able to stand out from the crowd, which is exactly what you need to land an interview. In addition, you may be able deduct these expenses from your taxes. According to the IRS’ website, “You can deduct the amounts you spend for preparing and mailing copies of your resume to prospective employers as long as you are looking for a new job in your present occupation.” In addition, a good, updated resume is also a necessary tool for those who are currently employed and not looking for a new job. They are effective networking tools that are good to have on hand if asked for a copy or if any opportunities arise. Use the following guide to determine if your resume is in need of help from a professional resume writer.
areas of your life that you may not have considered including in your resume. His expertise allows him to easily identify the transferable skills you possess and place those in your resume to identify you as the perfect candidate for the job. Your Resume is Boring Recruiters can receive hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes for a single job posting. Therefore, you resume must grab his attention and stand out from the crowd. A professional resume writer will provide you with the best designs and layouts for your industry that keep your resume professional while also making it interesting. You Have Gaps in Your Employment History Whether you went back to school, took
time off for family, or took a leave of absence for personal or health reasons, these gaps stand out to potential employers. A professional resume writer is able to address these in your resume to show your professionalism and how you are still relevant in your industry. In addition, he will also be able to address short employment times with different companies. Your Resume is Dated If you haven’t had to update your resume in a long time, it is likely very outdated, and in turn will communicate to the employer that you are not up to date on the latest trends and technologies. Professional resume writers constantly conduct research on the latest things employers are looking for in candidates, and will be able to modernize your resume.
Abour the author: As the owner of the local résumé writing, outplacement, and career-consulting firm, DMD & Associates, Danielle guides her clients through every step of career development. Contact Danielle at danielle@dmdcareerconsutling.com, 337-254-0734 or www.dmdcareerconsulting.com. For more career advice and tips, like DMD Career Consulting on Facebook or LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter @CareerCoachGuru. 24 FACE | MARCH 2014
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George Day From the very beginning of his life, George’s parents, Alan and Michele Day, treated him no differently than any other child, despite the fact that George was born with Cerebral Palsy, a neurological condition caused by a stroke that occurred in George’s brain before birth. Cerebral Palsy is a condition that exhibits itself in the form of impaired muscle function and partial paralysis. George’s parents, however, never allowed George to believe that he was weak. At a young age, they encouraged him to play the piano to build up his strength and muscle function. Hearing George play the piano is a moving experience. The notes are delivered with the clarity and precision of a very talented musician, and the listener would not be surprised to hear that George has received several awards for his piano playing, but it might be surprising to learn that he was never expected to be physically capable of playing the piano at all. Instead of letting these predicted limitations discourage him, George worked harder and he excelled at the piano. In addition to strengthening his fingers playing the piano, his mother insisted that he use his right foot on the damper pedal. This was a difficult task but the gained strength and control in his right foot was a huge factor in George ultimately getting his driver’s license. George also took on other activities that were both strength building and character defining, such as karate and swimming. “The instructors motivated me,” George says. “They treated me just like any other kid and expected me to keep up. I have them to thank for my progress because they showed me what I could do if I just gave a little effort to the task at hand. My various coaches and mentors helped to show me what I could become if I applied myself and I’m very thankful for that.” “He’s very driven and motivated,” George’s father, Alan Day, says. “He likes to help others. His mother and I are very proud.” At the age of sixteen, George graduated from high school early and started attending college. He began by taking only three credit hours a semester and waited until he was seventeen to go full time.
A Motivated Teen By Audrey Coots
College was and still is intimidating, he admits, but he’s in it for the long haul. “I want to be a neurologist because of my fascination with the brain. I’m amazed at the impact a tiny blood vessel can have on the entire body… and being a neurologist will help me to understand my condition more and allow me to help others understand theirs.”
He stays connected with his professors and calls on the help of tutors when he’s having trouble in a class so that he doesn’t fall behind. He even wrote an article for other students, which can be viewed on his website, on his troubles with chemistry. George is not only a passionate student- he’s a published author. He wrote the inspirational book Keeping Your Eye on the Future – Inside the Mind of a Motivated Teen at the young age of sixteen all in the time frame between graduating from high school and beginning college. “When he wrote this book, he said, ‘Dad, I just want to impact one person,’” Alan Day says, and George has certainly done that. He has currently sold over 1700 copies of his book. At the end of 2013, he even bought a 2001 Porsche, proving that financial success at a young age is possible with hard work and determination. George has lived with Cerebral Palsy for his entire life, but he does not let that stop him from being an incredible human being. When asked where he gets his motivation, George answered, “God, family, friends and mentors. They help show me that I can be more than I am now. A favorite Bible verse of mine is Philippians 4:13. ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do anything.” You can see a video of George playing piano, order your copy of his book, and more at www.georgealanday.com. faceacadiana.com | FACE 25
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lessons FROM
leprechauns
If you’re like me, as March 17th draws near,
E
No wonder we like those little leprechauns.
you'll find yourself digging through your
bursting with enchantment—leprechauns,
They help us connect with the magic
closet for that one Kelly green top you own.
four-leaf clover, pots of gold at the end of
contained in this life.
Whether you’re Irish or not, you may note
the rainbow. We respond to enchantment,
yourself celebrating St. Patrick’s Day each
because it fulfills our need to be moved
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year. Why, when we may not have a drop of
deeply. We live in the digital age. All those
Irish blood in our veins?
devices, while helpful, can leave us cold.
On the surface we tell ourselves that we’re
We can end up feeling like 21st century
wearing that color green–that only my
robots. St. Patrick’s Day reminds us that we
beautiful red-haired Irish cousin looks great
are people of soul. And our souls thrive
in–so we won’t get pinched! But I think I’ve
on wonder.
found a deeper answer. The Irish holiday gets us in touch with something that is often missing in our everyday lives.
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nchantment. Irish mythology is just
Just think how refreshed we feel by the smell of fresh clover; how playful we feel by finding that special 4-leaf one; how inspired we feel by the sight of a rainbow. There is magic in each of these moments and St. Patrick’s Day gets us in touch with it.
xtravagance. That pot of gold at the
end of the rainbow calls to us. It’s not just a purse of money; it’s a whole pot full of gleaming wealth. Such extravagance is something we long for. It’s built into us to want to experience the riches life has to offer. We were made for extravagant love and extraordinary enjoyment of this incredible journey. Given that we are built for enchantment and extravagance, why do we have so much trouble keeping that enchantment and extravagance as everyday parts of our
Justthinkhowrefreshedwefeelbythesmelloffreshclover;how playful we feel by finding that special 4-leaf one; how inspired wefeelbythesightofarainbow.Thereismagicineachofthese moments and St. Patrick's Day gets us in touch with it.
lives? Because we fall into believing that
In Anthetic Psychology, we call this mental
So go ahead, don that green outfit. Enjoy
trickster, our Inner Critic. It bombards us
flexibility. It means being free from our Inner
the heck out of St. Patrick’s Day. And then
with messages that we should be realistic.
Critic so we can be both reality-based and
make every day a day of enchantment and
Haven’t you noticed when we’re having
enchantment-filled.
extravagance.
raucous fun, our Inner Critic says, “Settle down! Get back to business.” I have good
About the author: Kathryn Elliott, Ph.D., LPC-s, LMFT is Director of Anthetic Psychology Center. She specializes in helping individuals break free from family-of-origin pain and
news for all of us. We can do both. We
in guiding couples and families to repair and revitalize their relationships. Kathryn is
can get the business of our lives done and
co-author with James Elliott of Disarming Your Inner Critic. She appears each Sunday
live with enchantment and extravagance.
on KLFY TV 10’s Passe Partout. Visit her website at www.antheticpsychology.com.
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Navigating the Teen Years
When I was in graduate school, I had a professor who said, “Parenting a teen is similar to parenting a toddler. Teens are just bigger and louder.” The similarity this professor was referring to is the separation from parents that occurs during both stages. Toddlers are preparing to separate from their parents to enter the school system. Teens are preparing for their final separation from their parents as they enter adulthood. As parents, this final separation is what you have been working toward for thirteen plus years. Everything you have done right and wrong as a parent
Focus on your teen’s strengths and gifts that are
becomes totally clear. However, the
found deeper than their outer appearance. It will
work is not over. The way you and your
help them learn to see this in others as well.
teen navigate the teen years will have a lasting effect on your child’s functioning as an adult. There will be many obstacles
outer appearance. It will help them learn to see
Identity formation is a monumental task within
and rewards as your teen experiences
this in others as well.
the area of emotional development during the
vast changes during this time of physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
Teens often desire to pull away from parents in favor of more time with peers. This is necessary yet it does not grant permission
The physical changes and hormonal roller
for the parent to also separate in return. It
coaster that characterizes puberty is well-
is important for parents to maintain a close
known. It is important to be aware of the
relationship with their teen while allowing the
self-image and body-image concerns that
time needed with friends. They will often seek
may arise. Teens may be self-conscious
from peers what they lack in their relationship
of acne or not being quite as tall as the
with their parents, which does not always
others in their class. Taking a sensitive
result in healthy behavior patterns or choices.
and supportive stance is important during
It is important for parents to form relationships
this time. Focus on your teen’s strengths
with their teen’s friends and to be aware of the
and gifts that are found deeper than their
activities they engage in.
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teen years. Peer relationships combined with family relationships lay the foundation for identity development. Teens establish moral values and judgment, taken from what they have learned from parents and peers. Teens refine their skills with respect to getting along with others, controlling their emotions and dealing with stress. They have developed the ability to identify what makes them unique and also think about who they may wish to become. Teens have developed the ability to engage in abstract thinking and reasoning. This is an exciting development. However, it also comes with challenges within the parenting domain.
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peers. Teens that held their stance with parents did the same with peers, especially when presented with opportunities to engage in risky behaviors. The parental attachment that is so needed by toddlers remains equally needed by teens. Teens use their family relationships as their foundation for identify formation, responsible decision-making, conflict resolution, and nearly all other aspects of development. Although teens have a need to separate and become more independent, it is important for parents to continue to serve as a guide and safe base to which their teen may seek advice and comfort. Dr. Joslyn M. McCoy is a Licensed Clinical (Child & Adolescent) Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst specializing in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of learning, mood, behavioral, and developmental concerns. Dr. McCoy currently practices at Family Behavioral Health Center in Lafayette. Dr. McCoy also volunteers as a member of the Autism Society Acadiana Advisory Board.
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Avoiding Date Rape Drugs Date rape drugs are drugs that are sometimes put into a drink to prevent a person from being able to fight back during a rape. These drugs have no color, taste, or smell, so you would not know if someone put them in your drink. They also make it hard to remember what happened while you were under their influence. If you go to a club, bar, or party, here are some steps to take to avoid date rape drugs:
Teen Dating Violence Tips for identifying an abusive relationship and how to protect yourself
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Don’t accept drinks from other people.
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Keep your drink with you at all times, even when you go to the bathroom.
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Don’t drink from punch bowls or other open containers.
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If you lose track of your drink, dump it out.
Visit the site below to read answers to
In the United States, teens and young
Teenage girls in physically abusive
women experience the highest rates of
relationships are much more likely than other
relationship violence. In fact, 1 in 10 female
girls to become pregnant. Abuse can get worse
a lot of alcohol can make it hard to fight
high-schoolers say they have been physically
during pregnancy and it can harm the baby.
off an attacker, too.
abused by a dating partner in the past year.
Never get pregnant to stop abuse.
If you haven’t dated much, it can be hard
If you are under 18, your partner could get
www.womenshealth.gov/publications/ourpublications/fact-sheet/date-rape-drugs
to know when a relationship is unhealthy.
arrested for having sex with you, even if you
Some signs of teen dating abuse include:
agreed to have sex. Laws covering this are
• Constantly texting to monitor you
different in each state.
frequently asked questions about date rape drugs. And keep in mind that drinking
Stay Safe When Meeting Someone New
• Insisting on getting serious very quickly
What is Dating Violence?
• Acting very jealous or bossy
Dating violence is when one person purposely
know or don’t know well, you can take
hurts or scares someone they are dating.
steps to stay safe. Try to:
Dating violence happens to people of all races,
•
Meet your date in a public place
cultures, incomes, and education levels. It
•
Tell a friend or family member your
• Pressuring you to do sexual things • Posting sexual photos of you online without permission • Threatening to hurt you or themselves if you break up • Blaming you for the abuse
can happen on a first date, or when you are
date’s name and where you are going •
deeply in love. It can happen whether you are young or old, and in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. Dating violence is always wrong, and you can get help.
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If you are meeting someone you don’t
Avoid parties where a lot of alcohol may be served
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Make sure you have a way to get home if you need to leave
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Have a cell phone handy in case you need to call for help
No Excuses It is never okay for someone to hit you or be cruel to you. You may think alcohol or drugs make a partner abusive. Those things may increase the chances of abuse, but they never make it right. You also may think it is your fault that your partner has hurt you. But you don’t control how your partner acts, and you can’t make someone mistreat you. Keep in mind that if you sometimes
If you’re breaking up with someone you see at your high school or college, you can get help from a guidance counselor, advisor, teacher, school nurse, dean’s office, or principal. Dating violence includes:
relationships. But they can lead to more
• Physical abuse like hitting, shoving,
serious kinds of abuse, like hitting or stalking.
kicking, biting, or throwing things • Emotional abuse like yelling, namecalling, bullying, embarrassing, keeping you away from your friends, saying you deserve the abuse, or giving gifts to “make up” for the abuse. • Sexual abuse like forcing you to do something sexual (such as kissing or touching) or doing something sexual when you cannot agree to it (like when you are very drunk). Dating violence often starts with emotional abuse. You may think that behaviors like
hit your partner first, you can get help learning how to stop. Talk to a mental health professional, like a school counselor, or a doctor or nurse.
• Create a secret code with people you trust. That way, if you are with your partner, you can get help without having
Leaving an Abusive Dating Relationship If you think you are in an abusive relationship,
to say you need help. • If you’re breaking up with someone you
learn more about getting help. See a
see at your high school or college, you
doctor or nurse to take care of any physical
can get help from a guidance counselor,
problems. And reach out for support for your
advisor, teacher, school nurse, dean’s
emotional pain. Friends, family, and mental
office, or principal. You also might be able
health professionals all can help. If you’re in immediate danger, dial 911. If you are thinking about ending an abusive dating relationship, keep some tips in mind: • Create a safety plan, like where you can go if you are in danger. • Make sure you have a working cell
calling you names or insisting on seeing
phone handy in case you need to call for
you all the time are a “normal” part of
help.
to change your class schedules or even transfer to another school. • If you have a job, talk to someone you trust at work. Your human resources department or employee assistance program (EAP) may be able to help. • Try to avoid walking or riding alone. • Be smart about technology. Don’t share your passwords. Don’t post your schedule on Facebook, and keep your settings private faceacadiana.com | FACE 31
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The American Adventure Vacation BY Addison Paige Judging from the response we received from last month’s article, Don’t Sweat The Vacation Stuff, there are a lot of people in Acadiana who cannot wait to take their summer vacations. And after the winter we’ve had, who can blame them. While some readers wanted to know more about great summer vacation destinations like Disney or the beach, the majority of were interested in adventure vacations and the personal experience they could expect. So we set out to look for some interesting places in the United States that outdoor enthusiasts, experienced and first-timers alike, might enjoy visiting. #1 North Carolina North Carolina is a state with never ending adventures. From amazing mountains to beautiful beaches, it’s no wonder that North Carolina is the East Coast’s premiere vacation spot for the outdoor enthusiast. Hike to the top of Mount Mitchell or enjoy a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway; see Whitewater Falls in the Nantahala 32 FACE | MARCH 2014
National Forest or get your adrenaline pumping on record-breaking zip lines or white water rafting. Best Hiking – Mount Mitchell Mount Mitchell is part of the Black Mountain Crest which includes 6 other nearby peaks above 6300’, including Mount Craig, the second highest peak in the US east of the Mississippi at 6,645’. The summit is inside the Mount Mitchell State Park while many approach trails (including the Mount Mitchell Trail) start in the Pisgah National Forest. During the summer months you can expect a variety of wildflowers to be in bloom. Trout fishing is also popular in the creeks that run off the Black Mountain Crest. Best Rafting – The Nantahala River North Carolina’s shimmering Nantahala River offers river rafting through familyfriendly rapids that are mild but exciting. The Nantahala features eight miles of practice on easy Class II rapids before
splashing through the exciting Class III whitewater of Nantahala Falls. This is one of America’s most popular whitewater runs! This is a great option for beginners or guests who want to relax and enjoy the experience. Best Camping – Blue Ridge Mountains The Blue Ridge Mountains are home to a number of state and federal forests and parks that provide camping sites, campgrounds, or backwoods camping opportunities. There are nine state parks, two state forests, and the Green River Game Lands in the Blue Ridge Mountains and each provides outstanding recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. In addition to camping, the Blue Ridge Mountains are a popular destination for hiking, camping, picnicking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, fishing, boating, and swimming. #2 Jackson Hole, Wyoming Jackson Hole borders the spectacular Grand Teton National Park and is only a short distance from Yellowstone National Park. It can’t get much better than that, right? Actually, it can. In the winter, you
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can practically ski right into the city’s downtown from spectacular Snow King, and in the summer you can enjoy rafting, hiking and biking through some of the country’s most beautiful range lands, where buffalo really do roam along with elk, moose and bear. Grand Teton National Park Grand Teton National Park is one of the most spectacular, awe-inspiring places in America. Occupying a majority of the Jackson Hole valley, the park is home to overwhelmingly, massive mountains, pristine lakes and rivers, and an abundance of wildlife. While the scenery is nice from the road, the park is best experienced on foot! Hundreds of miles of hiking trails wind around the lakes and through the mountains. From easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking, the options available to suit your inner-adventurer needs are almost limitless. Triangle X Ranch The Triangle X Ranch offers Horse-pack adventures in “roughing it” style. Located in the heart of the Grand Teton National Park, the ranch actually offers a wide variety of tours ranging from guided fishing trips to horseback camping trips that can last as long as your budget will allow. If you love Triangle X Ranch in the spring and summer and
decide you want to check it out in winter too, this authentic, working dude ranch offers unsurpassed cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, photography, and wildlife viewing right out your front door. #3 The Grand Canyon, Arizona For even the most seasoned adventurer, a full traverse of the Grand Canyon from the North Rim to the South Rim is the ultimate adventure. Hike nearly two billion years into the Earth’s geologic past and witness the canyon’s wilderness, wildlife and the raging Colorado River. The view will leave you in awe. National Geographic Top Pick – Nankoweap Trail Few wilderness trails anywhere elicit as much praise as the Nankoweap Trail. Those who have hiked the North Rim-to-river route speak of crowd-free camping in the heart of Marble Canyon. Then in the same breath, they recall the grueling elevation loss and gain, harrowing traverses, and challenging route-finding. From the West Nankoweap trailhead, the path drops 14 miles (23 kilometers) and 6,000 feet (1,829 meters). Most hikers take two days for the descent, two for the climb back out, and one as a layover.
Western River Expeditions Endless in scenic wonder, rich in Native American history and loaded with fun and adventure, Western River Expeditions’ Grand Canyon rafting tours are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Exploring the Grand Canyon by river is an experience unlike any other. On a trip of this style, discover hidden waterfalls and paradisiacal side canyons - areas of Grand Canyon National Park that are accessible only by river. Listen to the sound of the mighty Colorado River as you lie down under a blanket of innumerable stars each night after your Grand Canyon rafting experience. As anyone who has traveled North America will tell you, the diverse cultures, history and vast beauty are something that should be experienced by all. We’ve picked just 3 destinations to consider for your next adventure vacation, but there are literally thousands of fun and exciting destinations in the US that will give you an experience of a lifetime. Happy Trails! faceacadiana.com | FACE 33
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Bring On the Lenten Menu! The end of Mardi Gras brings on the Lenten season for Catholics and the traditional sacrifice of meat from our Friday meals. But in the heart of Acadiana, with seafood aplenty, Lenten menus do not sacrifice taste but are abundant with scrumptious recipe options. Here are just a few to spice up your Lenten fare.
Broiled Filet Trout • • • •
6-8 medium sized filets* Salt to taste Red and black pepper to taste 1 stick butter
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. lemon juice • Chopped parsley • Lemon slices • •
*Red snapper or fresh water bass filets may be substituted. Place filets on aluminum foil in a shallow pan. Season generously with salt, red pepper and black pepper. Melt butter in small pan and add Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Pour melted butter over filets and broil without turning in preheated oven from 10-12 minutes until nicely browned. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serves six.
Shrimp a la King • • • • • •
½ stick butter 5 tbsp. flour 1½ cup milk ½ cup heavy cream ½ small green pepper, chopped ½ pimento, chopped
• • • • •
2 c. cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped ½ cup mayonnaise 2 egg yolks ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper
Melt butter in pan, blend in flour and then add milk and cream. Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Add green pepper, pimento and shrimp. When hot, add beaten egg yolks, blend well, and add mayonnaise and seasonings. Heat, blend thoroughly, and serve in baked patty shells. Fills 4-6 patty shells. *Patty shells are puffed pastry shells and can usually be found in the frozen dessert section of the grocery store. Bake them according to package directions.
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Crawfish Étouffée • • • • • • •
2 lb. crawfish tails 2 large onions 1 stalk celery 2 cloves garlic 2 medium green bell peppers 1 stick butter Chopped parsley
• • • • • •
Chopped green onion tops Salt Red and black pepper to taste 1 tbsp. flour 1 cup water Cooked rice
Mince onions, celery, green peppers and garlic. Cooked minced vegetables in melted butter over low heat. Cook slowly for 30 minutes or until vegetables are golden brown. Stir in 1 tbsp. flour. Add crawfish tails. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add one cup of hot water according to desired thickness of gravy. Let simmer in a covered pot until tails are tender. Add onion tops and parsley. Serve over hot rice. Serves 4-6.
Our Lenten recipes are selections from the timeless Cajun classic, Talk About Good!, a collection of kitchen-tested recipes from Louisiana’s Cajun Country. It is available online at www.juniorleagueoflafayette.com or by calling the Junior League of Lafayette’s office at 337-988-2739. This cookbook is a staple for every Cajun kitchen!
Sauces Let your local grocery do the cooking for you! Pick up a few pounds of boiled shrimp and serve with these delicious, easyto-make sauces Shrimp Cocktail Sauce • • • • •
14 oz. ketchup 2 tbsp. white vinegar ½ tsp. salt 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 drops Tabasco® sauce
• • • •
2 tbsp. stuffed olives ½ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped bell pepper 1 cup chopped onion
Combine ingredients in blender and chop until completely mixed. Chill. Serve with boiled shrimp. Tartar Sauce • • • •
2 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. chopped olives 2 tsp. chopped parsley
• • •
2 tsp. chopped pickles (your choice) 2 tsp. chopped capers 2 tsp. minced onion
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for an hour. Use as a dip for shrimp or fried fish.
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Surviving My Teenage Years
Hannah Simmons BY Jessica Conner
PHOTOGRAPHY BY PENNY MOORE OF MOORE PHOTOGRAPHY
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“I’ll never waste my time on things that are frivolous now, ever - because I cannot come to terms with knowing that I am being frivolous and wasting my time when I know how valuable time is.”
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Most teenagers stress about who to hang out with, what to wear to prom, what they’ll do after high school and how to balance these worries with the growing demands of teachers and parents. But for 17 year old Hannah Simmons, the focus was on coping with the death of her oldest sibling while fighting for her own survival. Hannah recounts how her experience with family illness and her battle with leukemia shifted her teenage landscape and ultimately, her views on life and living.
“I’ll never waste my time on things that are frivolous now, ever - because I cannot come to terms with knowing that I am being frivolous and wasting my time when I know how valuable time is,” Hannah shares. A Lafayette native, Hannah grew up in a household marked by illness but notes that it was never a scary thing. Mallory, the older of Hannah’s two sisters, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis – an inherited disease that affects the lungs and requires life-long respiratory therapy – as a small child. Watching Mallory commute back and forth to the doctor’s office for treatment was a routine part of Hannah’s upbringing, and something she describes as having always been normal. There were periodic spats and rivalries between siblings Hannah, Mallory, and Sarah, just as there are in traditional households. The sisters faced consequences and were expected to do their part around the house by their mother, who ultimately wanted them to function as regular kids and treated them as such. But at the end of the day, a greater awareness of the fragility of life dispensed a deeper appreciation of family. “Anything can happen to anybody at any time, it’s just we knew it was more of a possibility,” Hannah explains. Hannah’s tendency has always been to look outside of herself, and she has shown a remarkable amount of concern for the thoughts and feelings of others from an early age. When blindsided with leukemia at age 13, Hannah was relieved that the bad news was about her illness rather than a tragedy involving a loved one. “My first thought was how relieved I was that it wasn’t someone else,” Hannah states regarding her humble reaction. While attending Judice Middle School, Hannah enjoyed hanging out with friends and being involved in extracurricular activities. She played on a soccer team for ten years, supported by her mother who would cheer her on during games. The first sign of illness was a winded, out-of-breath moment on the soccer field that forced her to sit on the sidelines, but it wasn’t until she had an irregular heartbeat at home that her internal warning bells began to ring. One doctor’s appointment later, the life she had known turned upside down.
“Now that I look back at the pictures I don’t know how anyone didn’t notice. I was grey, my lips were grey,” Hannah realizes. Her family doctor recommended immediate admittance to an inpatient chemotherapy program so Hannah and family set off on a lengthy road trip to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee on the night of her diagnosis. The dire reality of the situation and its implications hit home while traveling, and Hannah’s cool composition was whittled down further and further by panic and fear. But that considerate streak of hers would come to meet Hannah full circle and deliver her peace of mind, if only for a night. Hannah excitedly describes an uncanny medal and how it helped her put her illness in perspective on the way to St. Jude’s. “Momma collects medals. I was really friendly with the clerk at Judice Middle and I had been seeing a medal sitting in the basket for weeks and no one had come to pick it up. So I kept asking her [the clerk] if I could bring it home if no one would pick it up. So that day whenever Momma went to bring me back to school, the clerk finally told me I could bring it home. So I got Momma to put it in her pocket. We were driving that night to Memphis, and we stopped at a gas station to get drinks. She went to grab change out of her pocket, and the medal came out. It was a St. Jude’s medal. I remember she handed it to me and we kind of looked at it. That was when I felt like we were going to see the end of it.” Hannah was admitted to St. Jude’s in February of 2010. Her treatment plan called for a hard-hitting series of chemo sessions designed to send her leukemia into remission in two months’ time. Her body showed no signs of response to that initial wave, and a second round was administered. Sensitivity to the medicine led to the development of pancreatitis, extending Hannah’s stay at the facility while making for an agonizing experience. Continue reading faceacadiana.com | FACE 39
Hannah struggles to remember every detail of a time when she was being constantly numbed by pain medication, but discusses bits and pieces; like being blue from her abdomen to her toes, and the all-over, painful sensation that made hospital
hospital and you can have all these people telling you how to handle it, but she showed me before I was even sick how to live like that,” Hannah asserts.
Mallory’s health declined in 2010, and the then-22 year old was forced to sit out of college on oxygen while waiting for a lung transplant. Hannah returned home after being transferred to a satellite clinic in Baton Rouge, where she received outpatient chemotherapy. It was a lonely and depressing time for both sisters, who relied heavily on one another for camaraderie and moral support. Sarah would drop by, but Hannah felt a deeper resonance with Mallory considering she knew what it was to be sick. Friends would still check in on her, but Hannah had “When I was 13, I looked a hard time maintaining a social up on Google how to life thanks to her inability to leave the house. Hannah expresses her grow hair back. It said gratitude to Mallory for showing you grow six inches her how to maintain a positive
bed sheets brushing against her skin feel unbearable. The emotions that accompanied Hannah’s illness were as substantive as her physical symptoms. Hannah shares a memory from those first days at St. Jude’s, when a young girl dragging an IV pole fell to the ground before telling her mother she was “too tired to walk.” “It still makes me want to cry because she was so little and she didn’t even know,” divulges Hannah, teary-eyed. Despite the bleakness that would seemingly loom in a place like this, the staff at St. Jude’s was an invaluable support system that got Hannah through the tough times as she discovered some coping mechanisms of her own. Occupying her introspective mind presented a challenge, and reading became the preferred alternative to staying locked inside of her own head. She found additional solace in visualizing the future, reminding herself that her time at the
of hair every year. I thought, ‘Okay, by the time I’m 18, I’m gonna be so hot!’”
hospital was only temporary. “When I was 13, I looked up on Google how to grow hair back. It said you grow six inches of hair every year. I thought, okay, by the time I’m 18, I’m gonna be so hot!” Hannah laughs. She explains that St. Jude’s was awesome at giving patients a sense of normalcy, where an extremely supportive staff showered them in gifts and entertained them with activities. But she insists that her greatest strength was found in the comfort and encouragement given by her sister Mallory while they remained homebound together with co-occurring illnesses. “There’s nothing else that contributed to me being able to get through it the way I did besides her. You can have the best 40 FACE | MARCH 2014
outlook through illness:
“Whenever I would start to get down and get sad about it, she would say, ‘You can have a ten second pity party, but then you have to just go on about your day, because being sad for yourself is not gonna to help and it’s not gonna solve anything.’ I don’t know how I would have handled it if she hadn’t have been there.” Mallory received her lung transplant on January 28th of 2011. She recovered rapidly after an intense, all-night surgery, followed by what Hannah describes as the best year of her life. Mallory returned to college, got engaged, and became even more of an example to Hannah by showing her the difference a year could make. During the spring of 2012, Mallory began having complications with her new lungs. It became next to impossible to get her on a transplant list a second time because of the slim possibility that she would survive the surgery, and Mallory passed away in July of 2012. Continue reading
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I think you can still love someone when they’re gone, and that doesn’t make it any less real.
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Hannah passionately discloses how she pushed on after
the future, however, she cautions that a goal can easily
Mallory’s death, maintaining that Mallory wouldn’t have
transform from an accomplishment into a trap.
wanted her to stop living.
“If you make a goal for yourself and halfway through you
“I think you can still love someone when they’re gone, and
don’t find you want it any more, even if you keep pushing
that doesn’t make it any less real. Just because she passed
on when you accomplish that goal, that’s not going to feel
away doesn’t mean that I’m done
good. If you don’t want it, that’s
being her sister,” Hannah urges.
not going to make a difference to you.”
It was burdensome transitioning back to a “normal” teenage life
Hannah took comfort in a
at this point, having advanced
mysterious medal when the
to a new perspective where
going got tough, viewing it as a
complaining about day to day
divine manifestation that affirmed
setbacks seemed like such a
she’d survive her illness. She
waste of time. Even the smallest
fondly remembers the sister who
things that teenagers do now
taught her to look on the bright
will change their lives and affect
side, no matter how gloomy
them as adults, according to
her circumstances seemed. But
Hannah, who grows frustrated
Hannah assures that it’s the
when her peers whine and take
attitude one has that makes
the lives they have for granted.
all the difference, and anyone
The shift from living one day
going through a tough time can
to the next to participating in
persevere if they’re willing to
teenage activities was equally
modify their perspective.
difficult. “Life is just a collection of
“It’s hard to go back to doing
tragedies, whether they’re big or
things like going to school
small, and you have to take the
dances. That was a difficult
little ones as blessings. When you
thing. Because even now I find
get to the big ones, you need to
myself in situations where I snap out of it and I’m like, what am I even doing here?” Hannah reveals. Despite her astute outlook, Hannah is enjoying
all of the things before. There is no situation that isn’t temporary. There’s always a way out or an end,” Hannah proclaims.
extracurricular activities again. Speech and debate is a
Now diabetic after repeated instances of pancreatitis,
newfound passion, and she’s proud of her recent success at
Hannah seems almost thankful for a condition she finds
a speech tournament in Kaplan where she and her partner
microscopic compared to the arduousness of leukemia. She
won first place. She also loves to read and write, and
likens her diabetes to a much-welcomed vacation, vowing,
admires the idea that an author’s words can have an impact on someone they’ve never met. When contemplating
realize that you need to appreciate
“If this is what I have to do forever, that’s fine by me.” faceacadiana.com | FACE 43
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Crash Course Protect your teen from accidents
When handing over the keys to an eight thousand pound vehicle to your excited teenager in this rite of passage, it’s important to understand why teens crash at a higher rate than adults. Indeed, this is a scary time for parents and an absolutely critical time for teenagers to understand the ramifications of driving irresponsibly. There are many factors that contribute to irresponsible driving among teens, but there are several common, critical errors that inexperienced teen drivers make that lead to serious crashes and in worst-case scenarios, fatalities. These include a lack of scanning to detect and respond to hazards, driving too fast for road conditions, and being distracted by something inside or outside of the vehicle. Teens also buckle up the least of any age group and the consequences are deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the majority (56%) of teens and young adults ages 16 to 20 that died in crashes were not wearing a seatbelt. Distractions. Distractions such as peer passengers (driving around someone your own age) and talking or texting on a cell phone while driving can be deadly for teens. Driving a friend home from practice or to the movies may seem harmless, but your crash risk doubles if you have one peer passenger in the car and actually more than triples with two or more peer passengers. Cell phones pose another major threat. Although many people consider a hands-free cell a safe option, crash risk is higher when any type of cell phone is used. These distractions are so dangerous because they take your focus off of the road and lower your reaction time for dealing with potential hazards. Speeding. According to the National Young Driver Survey, most teens define speeding as driving at least 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. In truth, going even one mile per hour over the speed limit is considered speeding. Speeding is very dangerous because it increases the distance you need to be able to stop the car while reducing your reaction time to avoid a potential collision. In fact, among serious crashes where teen driver error was the cause, 21% occurred due to going too fast for road conditions. 44 FACE | MARCH 2014
Driving at Night. Teens are far more likely to be in serious crashes at night. Driving at night can be very different from driving during the day. At night there is less time to see and react to road signs, upcoming curves, a car swerving into your lane, a kid crossing the street, or other things. That’s why you have to slow down and be more cautious. As you become more experienced, you will learn to recognize and avoid hazards more quickly. With practice and time, you will become a better nighttime driver. Seat Belt Use. Why do teens die in crashes? Even though most teens do wear a seat belt, unfortunately teens and young adults ages 16 to 24 have the lowest seat belt use of any age group. Seat belt use reduces the possibility of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45%. According to studies conducted by State Farm and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, teens who live in states with primary enforcement seat belt laws are 12% more likely to wear their seat belt as a driver and 15% more likely to buckle up as a passenger than those who reside in states with secondary enforcement seat belt laws. As parents, we understand that as our children start reaching the driving age we must keep close eyes on our eager-to-be-let-loose teens. This is always such a delicate thing to master because as our children grow up, so does their need for independence. Striking a balance between letting a newly licensed teen be liberated and controlling their freedom in a way that protects their lives, future, and well-being is not easy. Understand this: You will have knock-down drag-out arguments, you will be persuaded to give in on ‘certain’ rules from time to time, and you will feel that enforcing such strict driving habits is hurting your relationship with your teen. However, the time will come when your child is no longer bashing you for “never letting them hang out with their friends” or “not letting them grow up.” Thus, for now, stand your ground. They will see the bigger picture when the talk around school is not about how the dance team made it to nationals and instead, hear about a classmate or friend losing his/her life in a car accident. All sources for statistics from: http://www.nhtsa.gov/
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TO BENEFIT
$40 FOR A FAMILY OF 4 INCLUDES Adventure Day Map featuring more than 30 locations with a free activity at each stop. 4 Adventure Day T-shirts and a Goodie Bag.
STEP 1: REGISTER YOUR FAMILY. Pick up a registration form from any Lafayette McDonald’s, participating venues or online at www.healing-house.org or by calling 337-234-0443.
STEP 2: PICK UP YOUR ADVENTURE MAP. STEP 3: PLAN YOUR DAY AND LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN.
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Apps to Make Life’s Challenges a Little Easier
As society moves further into the 21st century, education is centering around technology.
By Jessica Manafi Despite the growing popularity in social media apps, like SnapChat and Instagram, many teenagers have perused the app stores on their smartphones and found apps that aid in the structure of their daily lives, the way organizers and planners were once able to accomplish. As society moves further into the 21st century, education is centering around technology. Though it harbors the world’s largest encyclopedia, making textbooks and various other resources almost obsolete, it also functions as a vital communication tool between the students and teachers.
the social engagement priority list. After
not the only things high school students worry
all, who’s going to ‘like’ that third set of
about. Most of these students also plan their
pushups, anyway?
busy schedules around the crucial college-
More schools have adapted to these changes
based tests, like the SATs or ACTs. Don’t worry,
and now provide laptops or tablets to their
there is an app for that.
students for educational purposes within their classroom walls. Some even make them requirements. It’s no surprise when students in high school and college turn to the sources available to them, like applications found easily in the app stores, which are accessible from their phones, tablets and computers. Apps like iStudiez Pro that can be purchased for $2.99, or a free app like myHomework, are both organizational tools that are designed specifically for high school students and can help keep track of assignments and extracurricular activities, record GPAs, make to-do lists and more. Some apps, like iAnnotate, provide an indepth way to analyze text, record notes, and
Homework and extra-curricular schedules are
The app called Flashcards gives teens a study tool right on their phones. An accessible way to easily make flashcards that allows students to effortlessly review important material, the free app has already accumulated more than 6,000 customer reviews, leaving it with a rating of 4.5 stars. The Official SAT Question of the Day app helps students answer real SAT questions each day. It’s a good way to learn the material without the overwhelming feeling that comes along with studying for tests. The free app also provides students with an explanation to each wrong answer given. But let’s be honest, not all apps are meant to help teens ace their midterms.
revise documents simply from a tablet screen.
Even in high school, everyone would much
Growing in popularity with 4.5 stars and 9,300
rather be texting, Instagramming, Skype-ing,
recorded ratings on iTunes, the app is available
Facebooking, Twittering, just name it. So when
for sale at $9.99.
it comes to exercise, it isn’t exactly high on
But exercise still maintains an important role in everyone’s daily lives, especially active teenagers. Just consider it as a way to train for the Hunger Games. That’s why apps like Nike+ have been created to help the process of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to become a reachable goal.The free application gives tutorials on various exercises to “help you train like you mean it” and track the calories and workout stats. An app that complements Nike+ is Nike Training, a free application that provides users with exercise routines that famous female athletes like tennis pro Maria Sharapova, soccer star Hope Solo and hollywood trainer Jeanette Jenkins use as their own regular routines. But what apps are designed specifically for the females in the world?
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A simple search through the app store, and females not only in
Download the Apps
high school but of all ages can use this unique application. Period Plus, the exclusive app designed for the female demographic is meant to make it easy for women of all ages keep track of their menstrual cycles by recording dates of their cycles,
Snap Chat
Nike Training
Nike+
SAT Question of the Day
myHomework
iStudiez Pro
iAnnotate
Flashcards+
the intensity of the cramps and other minor details, like OB GYN appointments. Another app, Circleof6 (no spaces), was designed “to prevent violence before it happens.” The app, originally designed for college students, especially females, has grown in popularity among parents with high school students. Pre-programmed hotlines can be used for critical situations and personal lines allow users to quickly send messages like “call me,” or “come get me,” especially when one finds themselves in uncomfortable circumstances. A GPS on the phone also helps show the precise location of the user. Apps have become a necessity in today’s technologically growing world, and teens have the ability to take full advantage.
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Circleof6
Period Plus
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Binge TV
By Connor Day
A new trend in television consumption Hulu, Netflix, HBOGO, Stars Instant Play,
to their instant streaming. Even Hulu is starting to create its own TV shows that are only
iTunes and Amazon. What do all of these
available through Hulu’s instant streaming.
have in common do you ask? A way to stream television to almost any internet connected
The television industry has evolved, and the way we consume television has evolved with it. How many of us are guilty of sitting down for just one episode and then find ourselves on
portable device, game console, apple TV,
season 3 before we even realized what happened. Television is no longer something we have
blu-ray or smart TV.
to wait on. We don’t have to wait for the next season to start or for the next episode to be
All of these devices come with apps, much
released. And if we want to see it again, we don’t have to go out and buy the collectors pack
like your iPhone, that allow you to access the innumerable streaming services available
of released seasons. Everything and more is available online. But how does all this change affect us?
these days. The way that we watch television
Ever heard of the term “binge watching”? Recently the slang term has exploded in media
has completely changed. What was once, “My
usage. It is the act of watching 2 or more episodes of a television show, or series, in a single
show is coming on,” turned into, “I’ll just DVR
sitting. This new trend in television consumption would have been difficult for people to
it,” and has now developed to, “I’ll find it on
partake in ten years ago, but now, it is almost a cultural normality.
Hulu.” One does not even need cable anymore to watch TV shows. Everything is posted online to be accessed at any time. Hulu allows us to go in and watch the most recent episodes of almost any show on TV. Netflix on the other hand opens up a door to television shows that have already run their course; and now with their instant streaming one no longer has to even wait for the DVD to show up in the mail. The majority of their movie and television collection is available online for easy, no wait, access. Forgot to jump on the Breaking Bad bandwagon? No worries, all five seasons are available on Netflix. When you finish that, you can transition to all nine seasons of The X-Files, which have not aired since 2001. And after all that, you may want to check out the buzzy House of Cards that everyone is talking about. But you won’t be finding that one on your TV guide. No, House of Cards is only available on Netflix for those who have access 50 FACE | MARCH 2014
This new trend in television consumption would have been difficult for people to partake in ten years ago, but now, it is almost a cultural normality.
Know Your Subscriptions One is not considered weird for watching 6 episodes of Breaking Bad, or blowing through all six seasons of Gossip Girl in a month. Netflix even promotes this way of consuming television by releasing its original series in full. When the first episode of Orange is the New Black was released on July 11 2013, so were the thirteen follow up episodes. One only needed 13 hours of free time to sit down and watch the Netflix:
entire show.
$7.99 per month for instant streaming access without commercials or ads
Many television networks applaud streaming companies like Netflix and Hulu. It increases the longevity of a television show and creates a greater cult following, thus allowing for shows that have long been off air to still generate revenue and following.
Hulu:
Just because you were not old enough to watch The Sopranos when they were on
Free on your computer, and $7.99 per month to stream to portable devices, as well as devices like Apple TV or Blu-Ray.
TV, does not mean you cannot still enjoy it. As long as you are an HBO subscriber, you
HBO Go:
have access to every episode, of every season, of almost every HBO original series with HBOGo. If you missed out on the first few seasons of The Walking Dead and want to be able to catch up, all you need is a Netflix account and some spare time.
Free to HBO subscribers * Same goes for MTV App, STARZ Play,
All of these outlets for media have changed the game in television consumption.
Showtime Anytime and more
And personally, I really like this change.
We can now enjoy almost any show on TV, past or present, with the click of a button.
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Beauty and the Rou-teen Youth seemingly, always has Beauty on her side. Invisible pores, smooth texture, even skin-tone and that soft, youthful glow--every child has it and every woman covets it! Sadly, we often learn too late that the decisions we make during our teenage years shape the complexion we wear the rest of our lives. Fortunately, you can protect your teenager’s beauty from the beasts of aging by inspiring her to incorporate the following principles into her daily beauty routine.
Hydrate
Invigorate
Enhance
Today our teens are bombarded with
Exercise benefits the skin by
To enhance that youthful glow, your teen may want
options of sugary, caffeinated soft-drinks
increasing circulation. Nutrients and
to prepare for the spring season with a bronzed
and syrupy lattes. While the occasional
oxygen are delivered to hard working
skin. Strongly discourage tanning beds in favor
treat can lift our spirits and satisfy our
skin cells; and toxic debris, including
of a self-tanner designed to gradually increase
cravings, increased consumption of these
harmful free-radicals, are removed.
pigmentation. These products are more easily
beverages rob our skin of much needed
Exercise also alleviates stress,
controlled and less likely to streak. For special
moisture. Encourage your teen to drink
which some studies link to the over-
events, consider booking an appointment at a spa
half her body weight in ounces of water
production of sebum or oil by our skin.
that specializes in spray tans. These solutions,
daily and limit her intake of sodas and
It is best to remove makeup before
when expertly applied, create a glamorous red-
sugary drinks.
working out to prevent breakouts.
carpet effect that will last up to two weeks.
Nourish Teens are busy! Often, they are forced to eat on the run, opting for fast-food choices that offer very little nutritional benefit. Assist your teen in preparing meals and snacks in advance, focusing on whole foods rather than processed goods loaded with refined sugars and sodium, which dehydrate the skin and lead to increased inflammation. Foods that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids help keep the outer most layer of the skin strong, protecting against environmental aggressors. An over-the-counter multi-vitamin taken daily will help to fortify the skin with the nutrients that may be lacking in her diet.
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Restore
Protect
Inspect
Our skin repairs itself as we sleep.
SPF is beauty’s best friend. The harmful
It’s important for your teen to see a dermatologist. The
Encourage your teen to make a good
effects of the sun on our skin are well
Skin Cancer Foundation recommends seeing a physician
night’s rest a priority. 81/2 hours of sleep
documented. Prolonged sun exposure
once a year for skin exam--a process by which the skin
a night is recommended. Sadly, one
can result in fine lines and wrinkles,
is visually inspected for abnormalities and early signs
recent study reports that only fifteen
age-spots, toughened texture, and
of skin cancer. Dermatologists are well trained in
percent of teenagers log this amount
melanoma. Dermatologists recommend
performing such exams. During these exams your teen
of rest.
daily use of SPF 15 or higher.
can seek advice for any new skin care challenges.
Cleanse Shortcuts should never be taken when it comes to cleansing our skin. Beautiful skin requires a once or twice daily regimen of the following: cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Everyone’s skin is unique and skincare products are vast in their targeted solutions and benefits. It is important for your teen to remove her makeup before bed. Failure to do so may cause further exposure to free radicals that cause premature wrinkling. Sleeping with makeup on also prevents the skin from repairing from oxidative stress and may create an opportunity for clogged pores and future breakouts. An over-the-counter daily multi-vitamin will help to fortify the skin with the nutrients that may be lacking in her diet. About the author: Keri Domingue is a licensed Cosmetologist and Cosmetology Educator. Keri entered the beauty industry in 2004 and is currently the Educational Coach at the Aveda Institute of Lafayette, a cutting edge, eco-friendly Cosmetology and Spa Institution dedicated to changing lives and shaping the future of beauty. Contact Keri at kerid@aisouth.com or 337-233-0511.
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FACE | BEAUTY
Youthful Glow
By Keri Domingue
Help your teen achieve age-appropriate makeup looks with these helpful tips! Our teenage years are an endless
Eye Spy
experiment of self-expression. Makeup
Eye makeup should enhance the eye-
provides the perfect medium to convey
shape, not detract from it! With so
this message. With so many options
many shadow options available it’s easy
available, it can be easy to go a little
to choose colors that compete rather
overboard. Here are some helpful tips that than complement one another. Eyewill have your teenager leaving an after- shadow trios take the guess work out glow everywhere she goes.
of eye-enhancement. They will provide
Reveal, Don’t Conceal
your teenager with light, medium, and
Skip the foundation! Teenage skin is
dark shadows of the same tonal family
which can cause a “cakey” appearance.
For a daytime look choose a neutral
Replace your teenager’s foundation with
palette that compliments her skin tone.
radiant skin. Most foundations are heavily allowing for pleasing, harmonious colors that blend easily. pigmented to offer maximum coverage
a tinted moisturizer. These sheer formulas Use a large shadow brush and sweep will even out her skin-tone without the lightest color from the lash line to creating a dull, matte finish. The shade should match her skin-tone as closely
the brow. With as slightly smaller brush
as possible and should be applied with a
the crease of the eye, sweeping in small,
foundation brush or clean makeup
circular motions. This will allow the color
sponge only to the areas that need it.
to diffuse upward toward the brow and
Use concealer to camouflage blemishes
blend. The darkest color of the trio is a
and under-eye circles. Prevent contamination by applying concealer with a clean concealer brush, sponge or
great alternative to traditional pencil or gel eyeliners that can look too severe and be difficult to blend. Use a small angle
even your finger.
brush to apply the darker color along the
With concealer, the key to natural
Use a clean, fluffy shadow brush to blend
coverage is to pat the product into place,
the color and avoid harsh lines. Finish off
allow time for the product to set, and
the look with one to two coats of dark
apply again if more opaque coverage is
brown or soft black mascara.
required. Using a large powder brush, lightly dust the face with translucent powder to “set” the makeup and reduce any unwanted shine.
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apply the medium colored eye-shadow to
lash-line of the upper and lower eyelid.
To Bronze or to Blush? The answer: neither! To enhance your teen’s natural glow, skip the bronzer and the blush.
Lucky Charms
No matter her preferred style, remind her that no cosmetic compliments her natural, youthful glow better than confidence and a smile. Instead choose a three-in-one cheek accent. These versatile products are available in creme and powder formulas and contain an all-in-one bronzer, blush and highlighter. These harmonious colors blend effortlessly into the skin, subtly enhancing her natural glow. Using a blush brush, sweep the color over the apples (the round rises where we naturally flush) of the cheek. Blend well for a natural, glowing finish.
Pretty Pout A plump pout epitomizes youthful beauty. Your teen can easily transform her look just by changing her lip color. Sheer lip gloss can add a pretty punch of color with more wearing ease than traditional lipstick. Lighter colors will make the lips appear fuller and darker colors will add more drama to any look. No matter the shade, it is important to prep the lips before applying color. Your teenager can use her favorite replenishing lip balm and disposable mascara wand to exfoliate her lips. Apply the lip balm to the lips and using soft, circular motions, gently massage the mascara wand across the lips to remove dry, dead skin. Experimenting with makeup is a rite of passage for every teenage girl. No matter her preferred style, remind her that no cosmetic compliments her natural, youthful glow better than confidence and a smile.
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FACE | STYLE DO dress for the occasion. If you are planning to go
A Teen’s First Date
bowling or to the movies, you want to make a chic and stylist fashion statement that doesn’t scream you are trying too hard. Dress appropriately and most of all focus on your comfort from head to toe.
zzle!
da Fashion tips to
We all remember it very well, the first date... the thrill of being asked out by “HIM.” And the excitement of sharing the news with friends, followed by the panic of thinking, “What to wear?!?” Now the tables have turned and you’re experiencing your daughter’s first date and trying to help her find the perfect outfit that will make both of you happy. The goal is to wear an outfit that makes a good impression, is comfortable, and of course, earns the parents’ stamp of approval. Here are five fashion tips that can help make her first date a pleasant and memorable experience.
DO make choosing the perfect outfit a fun event by inviting a few of her BFF’s over to help with the selection process. Their input and feedback can make or break her final wardrobe decision and help ease those first-date jitters.
DON’T wear things that you can’t walk, eat, breathe, or talk in. First dates are anxiety-filled enough without test-driving a pair of 5-inch stilettos or a wearing a mini skirt that will having you tugging at it all evening. Consider age-appropriate fashions that complement your figure and show your confidence.
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DON’T try too hard. Avoid overdressing or wearing too much makeup. Keep it simple and let your natural beauty shine inside and out.
DO smile because that is a girl´s best accessory. Nothing is more attractive than a girl whose confidence glows in her smile!
Tracee Dundas is a freelance stylist, blogger, fashion editor for New Orleans Magazine and fashion event producer. She is the Founder and Creative Director of Fashion Week New Orleans and the “go-to-gal” for all things fashionable in the Gulf Coast. Tracee hosts a weekly fashion style segment “Fashion Friday” on WVUE Fox 8 sharing the latest trends, styling tips and DIY ideas. Tracee is a graduate of USL and a native of St. Martinville, LA.
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Black embossed strapless peplum dress by Wish Collection perfectly paired with a lightweight motoinspired leather jacket to make your evening a night to remember.
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Whether it’s a birthday dinner with the girls, a party with friends or date night with your sweetheart, picking the perfect outfit is as important as the event itself!
Stay cute and comfy in green jeggings by Karlie topped with a gorgeous paisley and fringe crop top by Wish Collection. Be a vision day or night in a lattice neckline dress in porcelain blue by Wish Collection. Jewelry by Golden Stella and Jim Ball.
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From party to dance to dinner with friends and family, this lace & tulle dress will make any tween girl feel like one in a million!
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Show off your free spirit with this Serendipity fringe kimono and Free People tank over dark wash skinny jeans. Accessorize with string detail gemstone necklace, Seychelles perforated wedge and metal plate messenger bag.
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Show your sweet and sassy side in this fun and flirty emerald green dress with chunky jewelry. Pair with your favorite wedges for girls’ night out or boots for a country concert!
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Free People and Calvin Klein had a love child, and this is it! Give an edge to your monochromatic ensemble! Top by Rouge, Jeans by 7 for all Mankind, boots by Very Volatile, and necklace by Dogeared.
Being Casual has never looked so cute or been so comfortable! Tween girls can pair this Aztec print high-low dress with sandals for a beach look or combat boots and a jacket for an edgier fashion statement.
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Plenty of Class
Get back to basics with this haute trendancy! This black and white piece from Julie Brown will have you looking like you stepped off a MK runway! Shoes by Madeline.
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