A few years ago, I made a New Years resolution to wear makeup every day. Doing so makes me feel groomed and confident. Even if I have no plans to leave the house, I nonetheless put on my makeup. This is one New Years resolution that’s been easy to keep.
The best part of all—Paul had no idea that I wear makeup! I apply it sparingly and with a careful hand, so it enhances without being obvious. When I recently told him that I never go a day without it, he said, “So that’s why you always look nice!” :-)
Last month, we met a middle-aged woman who wears heavy, electric-blue eyeliner. Paul told me how much he disliked the look and asked me if I would please never wear eyeliner. I told him that, um, I use eyeliner every day, but it’s a soft brown that I blend carefully. Once again, he was amazed.