To make-up or not to make-up

If if you've been reading my blog, you will recall my neighbor who didn't believe I actually used to wear make-up and do my hair. Normally, things like that don't get to me but I have been thinking that I probably should take better care of myself. And due to the 20% off coupon she had given me to use yesterday (she was for sure trying to give me a big hint), I went to the opening of the Ulta store and went a bit crazy. There were some unbelievable deals! 5 dollars for Sebastian Hairspray- the best hairspray in the world. So I just got finished getting all done up- for no other reason than just to feel beautiful again. Side note: every five years or so I buy a new thing of hot rollers somehow convinced that I will love the way they will make my hair look or I am fooled by the picture on the box believing that my hair will look like that when actually I always end up looking like polyanna (sp?). Then a few years later in the midst of spring cleaning I throw them out or give them away cursing myself for buying them in the first place.) But, hey there is a box of hot rollers in that picture. True to my idiocy, I bought another box and once again, I look like Polyanna. So anyone for a box of rollers? Oh- wanted to get your take on this Bare minerals stuff. I bought the starter kit- and I'm not sure if I like it yet. Got to look at my face in a few hours. Do any of you use it? Here's something funny- the girl that matched the powder for me was like, "Oh you have great skin!" Gag, that's a little trick in the make-up biz they use - its called flattery- because they think you will buy more if you feel good about yourself. I especially knew she was fibbing when I looked in the mirror at the foundation match and I had 3 whiteheads on my chin. Anyway, back to this morning, since I have never run a marathon I can't use that analogy, so instead, after the shower, the blowdry (which by the way my new 8 dollar blow dryer is awesome, especially because it isn't sparking fire out the back like my old one) the hot rollers and the make-up, I fele like I have cooked a three course meal, only my family can't eat me and there won't be any left overs tomorrow as it will all get washed off tonight and put in a pony tail in the next hour or so. The jury is still out on this whole get pretty thing everyday. Moderation you say?? THose of you who know me know that I don't do anything in moderation.

p.s. I put the first picture up because that's how I was feeling after the whole ordeal and the second because I am too vain to just put the first goofy picture up....