As we all know, makeup is very common among women. Most ladies absolutely love to wear makeup. I am personally one of those ladies. Makeup is my favorite thing, and I take the time each morning to apply my own makeup. With makeup, or lack thereof, also comes several comments from outsiders about how much or how little makeup we wear. There are several misconceptions about why girls wear makeup. Honestly, these comments about makeup tend to be quite unnecessary and sometimes rude. I don't wear makeup for the reasons that most would believe.

First of all, people commonly believe that girls wear makeup to impress guys. While I am sure that this is true for some girls, it is definitely not true for me. I am not trying to live my life to impress any guys. I wear makeup for my own satisfaction, and because it makes me happy. If a guy is impressed in the process, that is great, but it is not my purpose. It is a personal satisfaction of mine, and that is all that matters.

Doing my makeup in the morning is not a chore, but a personal enjoyment of mine. It is genuinely fun for me to spend time doing my own makeup. I enjoy the result of what I create, and I enjoy the process of it. I love every aspect of it, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I have watched several videos on how to do my makeup, and I have enjoyed watching these videos and applying what I learned into my own work. Sometimes life can be boring, and it is fun to spice it up with the makeup tips I have learned from these videos and from my own makeup experimentation. Life is short, so why not spice it up every once in a while?

I do not wear makeup because I am insecure. In fact, it is quite the opposite. I wear makeup because I am confident enough to do so. I am not trying to hide anything that I hate about myself with makeup. I am actually embracing what I love most about myself. If I weren't confident in myself and my abilities, then I would not take so much time and effort into my morning routine. I know who I am in Christ and what I am capable of, and I like to show that! I am confident in the Lord and what He has done for me, and I am not insecure because of Him.

Makeup does not define who I am, but it does help me express who I am. I am an artist, and I like to reflect this in my makeup. Like I have said before, I like to use makeup to embrace my best parts. My makeup reflects my personality. I like to show the world that I am an artist, and I have absolutely no shame in that. I feel beautiful no matter what, but makeup definitely adds extra excitement to my life.

My makeup tells a story, and I am trying to express a great story! I am confident in the Lord and what He has done in my life, and that is who I am.

"I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord."
- Psalm 27:13-14