Wednesday, October 18, 2006

More confident...or lazy?

It occured to me today that I will do something these days that I NEVER would have done back in high school, college, or even a few years ago. I will go out of the house without a drop of make up on my face. It doesn't bother me to head to the grocery store, park, even a play group or doctor appointment without anything but a slathering of sunscreen moisturizer. It's not because my face is flawless either! It may not be as broken out as it was in high school, but it sure ain't perfect...plus I'm starting to get wrinkles. So why am I able to do that now when the sheer thought of it then would probably make me faint? I think part of it is that I accept myself more than I did then. I realize I am not out to impress the world, so I don't have to work so hard to cover what I view as flaws. Maybe another part of it is that I don't have as much time to fret over my own looks now that I have two kids to get dressed and fed every morning. Whatever the reason, I'm glad to be more comfortable in my own skin.

1 comment:

Lindsay said...

Yeah! Someone joining my world. I never wear makeup unless I am going to church or some other special function. Everyone asks me how I do that and I say it is easy - I just don't put on makeup. :) It also helps b/c my husband keeps telling me he prefers me without makeup. Hey, if the one I am trying to impress likes it easier - I am taking it!! :) Doesn't it feel so free?!