Today for the first time I left the house with no make up

by Heather
(New York)

I grew up thinking I wasn't enough by myself. I needed to add more and more. What I wore became important, too important and how I looked. I never wanted to leave the house unless i looked perfect. That can be really tiring!

When I read your blog about doing something that scares you at first I thought about the big things. Hiking up Mount Everest or something. But then it hit me. This is something that can change my life.

That was when I realized that going out without my make up would not only scare me I think it would scare everyone eles. Of course I wouldn't know that until today.

I went out to a shopping mall with no make on. At first I was afraid to even look at people. I keep thinking no one would even want to talk to me. I did go to a store where I didn't know anyone so that may be cheating but I wanted to try it and be safe.

I know that defeats the purpose but I did it. I did talk to sales guy and he was surprizingly nice. I realized something today. Life is not as scary as I thought it is.

I'm so glad you are doing this experienment. I'm going to try something tomorrow as well. I think I may go to work with no make up on. I love the freedom!