Truthiness: In Which I Stretch My Limits
Filed Under: Thriving
It’s no secret how I feel about makeup. I like it, and I think women look better with tasteful makeup than with none at all. I rarely leave the house without at least some foundation, blush and mascara. I even used to be the Mary Kay Lady.
So when I read Sweetney’s Truthiness challenge - post a photo of yourself first thing in the morning - I considered whether or not I wanted to participate. I mean, why? We all know that we look a little different when we roll out of bed than when we’re taking a photo to post on our blogs. We’re pale-faced, messy-haired and sometimes puffy-eyed. Do we really need photos to prove this?
I clicked around and viewed the beautiful, bare-naked-faced photos of many of my favorite bloggers. Truth be told, it’s fun. It’s just fun to see the many different faces of these women who invite me into their lives every day.
I considered how I felt about my own 7 am face.
I’m not all that confident in my appearance these days. Maybe the reason I like makeup so much is that it feels like the last reign of control I have over my appearance. I can’t wear the kind of clothes I’d like to because I’m a bit overweight. My body is aging and things are drooping. My skin is wrinkling and cellulite-ing. I know I DO have control over those things to some extent, but putting on a pretty face and styling my hair is the easiest and most enjoyable way to make myself feel more polished.
I’d like to look better and younger, but ultimately I am comfortable with who I am. So I give you PHAT Mommy @ 7 am.
PHAT = Parenting, Homeschooling And Technology. That about sums up my life at the moment.
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To Think Is To Create | Mar 24, 2008 | Reply
Go you! I did one today too. We are brave souls.
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Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah | Mar 24, 2008 | Reply
Your skin is so nice! I would NEVER wear foundation (well, you know, unless it was a special event) if I had your skin.
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Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah | Mar 24, 2008 | Reply
What does your shirt say?
(I’m laughing because at first I accidentally typed “what does your shit say?” and that is private.)
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AbsolutelyBananas | Mar 24, 2008 | Reply
you’re a braver woman than I!!
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ByJane | Mar 25, 2008 | Reply
I’m going to do it too…so we’ll have no surprises!
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Liz | Mar 25, 2008 | Reply
Are you kidding me? That skin? Those eyes? I’d hate you, if I didn’t like you so much!
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Monica | Mar 25, 2008 | Reply
You’re a braver woman than I. Nobody needs to see this face that early in the a.m. Especially if I’m not properly drugged with caffeine.
Kian | Mar 26, 2008 | Reply
I haven’t posted before but this post compelled me to. I totally get what you’re saying about that last bit of control. I am carrying around 20 extra pounds so the clothes I love don’t love me. I’ve got wrinkles and doughy places and lots of other things I don’t like. But I sure like make-up and skincare.
And I commend you on posting the non-madeup face! You are beautiful!
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Redneck Mommy | Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I love makeup for all the same reasons!!
You look fabulous with out it. Cow. Wink, wink.
But really? Am I the only woman who sleeps nekkid in the entire internets???
Mrs. Flinger | Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Ahhh, you’re a cutie. I love the hair. Mine never looks that good in the morning, lucky beyotch.
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NJDrummer | Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
The key is to only have people who are just waking up at 7am looking at said photos. Then you’ll be gorgeous to everyone and you’ll feel less self-conscious.