"People laugh when they see my little kid pictures because it isn't quite what you would expect looking at me now. I used to hate the way I looked and my body and now I look at myself and see my real self shinning through. I guess you could call it my Sparkle. I was always chubby as a kid and I am so thankful for that because I was able to build great character. I look at myself as a fifth grader and I see my true self. I will always be the chubby girl with a big smile even if my life took an unexpected turn..." -Katie
After the jump, Katie today...


Amazing! You're very beautiful.
Posted by: Tom | 11/19/2010 at 09:24 PM
WOAH! Did not expect that! You are so beautiful now! :)
Posted by: a.smile. | 11/21/2010 at 01:14 AM
cindy crawford!
Posted by: jess | 11/22/2010 at 01:10 AM
Yeah. You don't need any of us to tell you how gorgeous you are now. But just in case. Stunning.
Posted by: R Mash | 12/12/2010 at 11:52 PM
Plus size model, what the heck? You look like any other pretty model!
Posted by: Mikala | 01/14/2011 at 02:38 AM
i.just.peed.my.pants. :)
Posted by: Raquelita | 04/05/2011 at 10:13 AM