Think, I love me just the way I am.
I often think of Masks as being a costume worn at Halloween or something. But thinking about them as a self portrait is different.
A mask is worn to become someone or something else. For a costume, you might want to become a super hero. A dog. A cartoon. A character from a movie. Someone you aren't.
I think about the Masks I use to hide myself, my true self. A few years ago I used to wear make up. (Not that there is anything wrong with make up) Even though I didn't wear very much. I wore it to cover up. I wore it because I thought I should. Maybe it made me look prettier. Maybe people would think more of me.
One day I said 'why am I doing this?'. I was an electrical engineer and all my co-workers were men. So why should I have to wear make up? None of them do.
I quit. I didn't need it every day. I didn't need it just to be me at work. And what was I trying to hide anyway?
I still wear make up when I go to a special event, just for fun. But that's the point. I wear it for fun. Not to cover up me.
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| This is a long time ago and it's the only picture I could find on my computer of me wearing make up. |
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| Here's me. This morning. No make up. I'm prettier with out, don't you think? |
This Self Portrait Series is hosted by Shakti Mama
6 comments:
You look like YOU without it. And yes, you are pretty.
I love your confidence, your humor, and your lovely, open face!
I don't wear make-up either ... haven't for several years now ... though I did before too. I think I also reached that point where I felt comfortable enough with myself to not have to rely on it. I'm glad, though I don't want to say I'll never wear it again :).
It's a strange subject, it seems. I think it's okay to want to wear make-up, so long as women aren't doing it because they feel unattractive without it. I would hope that women feel attractive without makeup as well, and it makes me sad to know some of them don't.
We're all beautiful, you know?
Yes, you are!
I agree with Juliana -- your confidence, humor, and openness are infectious.
I took a look around your blog -- I did EC with my two boys, too (they're now 6 and 3).
Blessings,
Stacy
P.S. I found you via the Self-Portrait challenge. I'm playing along, too!
Such a pretty face and welcoming eyes & smile!
I think it's awesome that you look being you. It does show all over your face! :D
Visiting from Shakti Mama.
When I look at your face, I can't help but smile. You are beautiful - such a lovely smile and inviting eyes.
I don't wear make-up either. It's one thing I've never felt I needed. I have so many friends who won't leave the house without make up...won't let anyone see them without it. I feel sad for them. I couldn't imagine being trapped inside that type of thinking - that type of insecurity. I'm still working hard at accepting my beauty - glad to have all these beautiful women to journey with. Nice to *see* you. -Debbie
http://debbiedas.wordpress.com
Thanks for the compliments. I think I'm more confident as an adult and mom than I ever have been before. I think it depends on who I'm with and the situation though. I heard this quote just recently by Eleanor Roosevelt and love it and try to think of it when I feel less than I should... 'No one can make you feel inferior with out your consent.'
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