War Paint and Inner Peace

Tonight I went to wash my face and take off my war paint. I took off my glasses and looked in the mirror and thought of a picture posted recently by my bestie. One in which she mentioned the value of natural beauty. Those of you who know me well, know that I'm a when I feel like it kind of makeup girl. I don't wear it daily and I won't put it on just to run to the store. I would say that I might wear makeup 5 days a week. By wear makeup I mean I put on eye liner, a couple of shadows and mascara. Some lipstick if I'm feeling a bit fancy. That to me is doing my makeup, and usually I do it just so I don't feel quite so plain behind my glasses.
On special occasions I pull out the war paint. That's the only time I actually cover my face with anything. It's never a traditional foundation. Today, it was just a self tinting moisturizer. But let's address that title... war paint... I wear it for interviews. ALWAYS. I often wear it for dates, with guys or friends, when I just want to look a little more adult and put together. I wear my war paint when I have to put on my big girl pants and get something done. I never feel like I HAVE to wear it. I wear it because I like the confidence it gives me. Maybe I'll finally take the other step possible to give myself that confidence... maybe... someday... but not tonight.. Tonight I will maintain the status quo. I'm feeling pretty peaceful tonight. It's a feeling that I have cherished since I got off that tiny puddle jumper after 114 days of feeling complete mental turmoil.