Hey y'all. The weather has been mighty nice here in the south. Our cat has been staying out all night and loves it. He such a party animal!
Thanks for the videos, just bee. I recognized Cindy Joseph but never knew her name until today. She is an interesting person. I enjoyed listening to her and reading about her. Over the past few months, I have been on a journey thinking about who I am, my life, and trying to make sense of the obstacles I have encountered on my path. For a while, I was deeply depressed because I thought I was too old for change. Who would want me? I'm too old for this, too old for that. What nonsense! What I have discovered is what so many others (like Cindy) have discovered. Every moment in our lives has value. We are important at every age. There is no reason to feel that we are less valuable as we age. I cannot tell you how many times over the years I heard people say that they would never want to go back to their 20's or 30's. I was doubtful. Well, guess what! I am right there. I like where I am right now (52 yo). There is no way I would want to relive my 20's and 30's. I am much more interesting and smarter now.
People like Cindy are trying to get the message out that aging is not to be feared. Granted, that is a difficult task with so many images of people airbrushed to the point that they look computer generated. If L'Oreal left Diane Keaton's lines and Julianne Moore's freckles on their faces, they would promote true beauty.
I wonder if 20 year olds have websites telling them that they are okay?
Jennifer Scott's website is fun. I read it occasionally. Could I have a 10 item wardrobe? No way and not because I couldn't. I had one many years ago when I had no money and never want a wardrobe that small, again. Do I want a smaller wardrobe? Yes, but I still want choices.
As far as ComPacting goes, I used up an entire concealer and am using another one that just has a tiny bit left. After about two years of ComPacting, I am current in several categories. This means I am able to buy replacements. It is an effort not to go crazy and end up with too much, again. When I went to TJ Maxx to buy a hair dryer, I walked by the skin care and spotted a bottle of Dead Sea body lotion. I stared at it. I picked it up. I put it down. I told myself that I did not need any body lotion at this time. I picked it up, again. I mentally calculated that it was only 50 cents per ounce. I put it down. Finally, I left the store with a hair dryer (Revlon - only $17. They had T3 and Chi hair dryers for $70, but I chose the inexpensive option.). I probably looked pretty silly on the security cameras. Or maybe not. I suspect there are quite a few people out there just like me.
I have made a few beauty purchases. My Clinique blush in plum gorgeous had a shiny film. I scraped off the film, but it reappeared. I could not remember when I bought this blush (I swear it must have been years ago!), so I went to Dillard's and bought a replacement along with a tri-color blush to replace another old blush. They had a GWP, so I got that, too. It has been about a year since I bought department store cosmetics and received a GWP. I used to shop for department store cosmetics based on when the brands had a GWP. No more!
That is not all. I can also buy some skin care products. When Isomers is on, these boards are buzzing. There is so much excitement that makes it very hard to resist buying. With the exception of too much sun as a teenager, I have taken pretty good care of my skin. It is not in bad shape. The only thing that really bothers me is that it has no glow. None. Well, maybe it does on a hot summer day, but that is not the good kind of glow. So . . . I bought the small C try me kit. I told myself that I would use the entire kit and give it a fair try before moving on to something else. Well, well, well. I have been using the kit for only a few days and love it!! The cleanser is so nice. Everything is very gentle. This morning I woke up and was just shocked. There was a bit of glow on my forehead and the tip of my nose. I cannot believe I am seeing results so quickly. They are very subtle, but I cannot wait to see what happens in a few weeks. I thought about buying an eye duo kit that was on sale and addressed the problems I have, but I thought about it too long. The kit sold out. Now, after seeing results, I wish I had bought it. That was probably for the best. I do not want to go crazy with my spending. Patience.
DL2843, tell us about your house? I am so happy you took the plunge. What a great gift!
Now, over to you. How is everyone?
Paws and enjoy life.
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