i’ve been thinking about starting a skin care routine recently.
i’ve never really given it much thought – i don’t moisturize or use lotion – but turning 28 has got me feeling the skin on my face more, and i feel like it’s not as soft
it just seems like a lot of work, and i’m worrie it’ll be expensive, and i’m just not sure if it’s even going to make that much of a marked difference in my life.
i like to consider myself as not shallow – totally above concerning myself with such petty things as my physical appearance (i haven’t gone shopping for clothes in maybe 3 or so years, not counting that one time i went to value village to get new button downs for work), but on the other hand, it’s important to take care of yourself.
and why not try to look good!
i want to start accessorizing again – adorning myself in dangling necklaces, bracelets and earrings. now, whenever i wear an earring i always get asked how long i’ve had a piercing for, and i realize all over again that i don’t really decorate myself anymore.
i used to all the time when i was in school, and it was always something i found fun.
i’ve been saving a bunch of money during this lockdown, so maybe when things are back to quasi-normal and we’re allowed to be physically present in malls again, maybe then i’ll actually go shopping.
maybe i’ll treat myself to some nice things.
i am not yet above caring about how i look, though it probably doesn’t consume me as much as it does many other people.
i can still tell the difference it makes when i wear a blazer to work.
it’s one of those sad realities of the world, but one that you can use to your own advantage if you really want to.