2004-04-17 - 4:20 p.m.
Today was great! I took part in an age-old feminine ritual, shopping, and loved every minute of it. After months of wearing "grandma draws"(aka "period panties"-whatever you call them, I think they are ugly & absolutely abhor them), it was time to throw them out and stock up on g-strings/thongs instead. I just like the way they look and feel much better! I feel like I am getting back to being myself again. When I was pregnant I still cared about how I looked, but I cared most about being COMFORTABLE. This meant I wore very loose clothes, flat shoes and little makeup. Anyone who knows me is aware that that's not my style at all. Since I'm only 5 ft tall(at least that's what I tell people....hahahaha), I am addicted to heels. I'm also addicted to makeup, but I've gotten over that...somewhat. I don't do the pancake makeup(heavy foundation) anymore. I am trying to wean myself away from eyeliner as well-I have Ms Zora to thank for that. I was looking at her last night & thinking of how lovely she is. Her eyes are the feature that stands out the most; luminous, round and almond, they hold your attention. I thought to myself, "Wow, no eyeshadow, eyeliner, or mascara, and they(Zora's eyes) stand out on their own". And then it was like a light bulb went off in my head! Zora got those eyes from me; I don't need any extra adornment to make mine look good. So I'm going to limit my daily makeup regimen to loose powder(to keep my oily skin from shining), eyebrow pencil and lip gloss(I love it too much to let it go). Any other touches(eyeliner, lipstick, etc) will be saved for special occasions.
