Tue 19 Aug 2008
I have been an enthusiastic makeup wearer in the past. I would watch all sorts of tutorials on youtube, and I have way more makeup than I use that I’ve accumulated over time. Then suddenly I came to realize that I didn’t enjoy seeing makeup on almost anyone that I saw in real life. There are a few people who come to mind as “tastefully” made up, but I am sorry to admit mostly I just don’t like the way people look with makeup on, especially foundation. If you want it on your face, that’s all very well and fine, but I haven’t been able to bring myself to doing so as of late.
People have left comments at youtube - presumably because my face is generally pretty broken out and blotchy - asking why I don’t wear any coverup. It’s ok; I don’t mind the comments. However, just as I don’t expect you to ditch the makeup for me, don’t expect me to start wearing it for you 
The reason I write this note is because I saw three sisters the other day - two had black rimmed eyes that reminded me a little of Avril Lavigne, and the other one didn’t appear to have any makeup on at all. After I got “used” to the black eyes, they looked normal enough, but on first glance they looked kind of strange. Foreign. I felt like saying “You know what, you don’t need to wear that, you girls are beautiful!” But when I thought I looked great in makeup, that wouldn’t have changed my opinion much. I just would have thought there was a stick in the mud trying to make me less beautiful.
Soo…I’m not telling all of y’all to not wear makeup. If you really are aware of what you’re doing, and you want to do it anyhow, then I guess that’s you 
And it is possible that your makeup is perfectly tasteful and it’s possible, even, that no one would realize that you’re wearing it. And who knows, I might pull out the eyeliner one of these days for fun. And the purple eyeshadow
It seems as if makeup is grasping for something that we feel isn’t there. Beauty. When I take out all my makeup stuff to make a face, I generally have an idea of what I’m aiming for, and that’s to look beautiful - like beautiful women in magazines with long eyelashes and clear skin. But putting on makeup to be beautiful isn’t like missing the bullseye - it’s shooting at the wrong target. If you shoot at the right target and you happen to have a little mascara on, well, I guess you’re beautiful despite the makeup 
One more thing - a turning point for me was watching a video on youtube of a Ford Model at a shoot and she said “Oh, I only wear makeup for shoots. In real life, no makeup.” (And she had a cute little foreign accent!). Then I started wondering if makeup is really just for the stage, or video, or film, or anywhere that you are not yourself.
Posted by Bonnie under Uncategorized
August 19th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I’m with you! I don’t like to use make-up due to the pore clogging effects. But a little lipstick adds just the right touch for me. For major events…graduation, balls, etc. I do wear some make-up though.
August 19th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
The prevalence of makeup makes it very hard for a woman not to wear it. This is what I regret most about the practice, I think.
August 20th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Bonnie - It’s interesting that you brought up the subject of makeup. My daughters have worn makeup since early teens. I have told them many times that they do not need makeup. They still don’t need it and they are in their late twenties now. My daughter Laure no longer wears makeup because she now is a member of a Pentecostal church. In my opinion women are more attractive without makeup. In your case your talent and personality make you exceptionally attractive to me. I read your blog and watch your videos on youtube regularly and I am fascinated.
I’m sorry I didn’t visit with you when you and your family were at our church. I did visit briefly with Carol as we were in the food line together.
I hope you and your family will come back to our church to play for us. I really enjoyed it tremendously. Perhaps we can visit if you come back. Oh, our church is Caney Creek Church, Wharton, Texas.
Our church is having a revival this weekend but I’m stuck in Pratt, Kansas because of weather. I’ve been in Denison Iowa spraying corn and soybeans for a month and I’m trying to fly home. I miss my family a bunch.
Keep doing what you’re doing, It’s great!
Jim
September 17th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Hi Bonnie, I was wanting to learn how to yodel and found you on youtube. I was encouraged to see that you are a sister in the LORD. I don’t wear make-up either. Look up 2 Kings 9:30 to see who wore it.
My face stopped breaking out when I stopped eating foods and using soaps that I am allergic to. It used to be really bad. I’ll pray God will give you wisdom. Sincerely, jsp