Pretty much I can mark this as done. I put on a completely improved face just about every day before I go outside. It takes me a while, but is time well spent. I feel good when I present myself to the world.

The latest accomplishment was clearing off my dressing table and putting a chair there to sit on in the absence of a matching bench. The bench still needs to be refinished and upholstered. In the meantime, I am sitting. I saw my face reflected in the pretty mirrors. A middle-aged face, it’s true, but a kind and honest face that I like. Now it has makeup on it, too.

An additional sorting of the products I actually use from the extras that only confuse me has helped to make this goal a reality. This is something I plan to do periodically as seasons change or when I want to try something new. I put the extra eye shadows, lipsticks, etcetera in labeled shoe boxes on the shelf. Now I am able to resist buying makeup. It is probably because I know for sure that I have enough. My wishful thinking has turned into reality.

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