No makeup for me tonight, and I went out around people without it. I do no makeup if I’m going to the grocery store, or quick errands. Usually if I’m planning to go out, I always put on my face, makeup, a mask really. I almost put it on as my shield to a world that can be overwhelming at times. I feel less vulnerable that way, with makeup on.

It felt freeing just going out as I am without needing to hide. I do enjoy makeup, and I always have. But giving myself the freedom to relax, enjoy myself, creating more of those opportunities. Reminding myself I make the rules, I don’t have to wear makeup! It’s silly to me sometimes, on how I have to unlearn all these rules, from wherever I have picked them up? I am sure a lot of them are made up old crazy stories, that need to be thrown out the damn window!

Photo taken 8/7/2025 @ 11:18 PM bad lighting, no filter, no makeup.