Dressed in Scarlet

I have recently been learning how to put make up on, I know it sounds a bit late to start (at 27) but at least I started! :) Lol, trying to encourage myself.

I was never good at make up. Growing up as a child and a teenager, I must admit that I was often amazed by how people can paint their faces so well but I just did not have the time (and the money) to invest in this. I spent all my time in my studies and watching TV (hence the thick, nerdy glasses; well I supposed it's genetic as well ;p)and neglected the part of grooming myself.

I remember when I first met my then first ever boyfriend (now my husband), I did not have any make up kit, not even lip gloss, often dressed in casual blouse and jeans (but thank God I was at least evolved into wearing contact lenses already) and was quite surprised (pleasantly) when he told me that he was attracted to me the first time we met. It must be God!!! LOL :)

But I supposed when I read Psalm 31 about the renown noble woman, I want to learn from her. She is excellent in every way. She dressed herself (and her family) in scarlet; which symbolises wealth and beauty at that culture of that time. I know I can't be perfect in every way, but I can at least put effort into being excellent in all that I do. Hubby told me that it is good for a woman to keep looking good for her husband and for the husband to keep chasing and winning the heart of his wife. That's how the marriage can be kept fresh and alive! :)

To free myself from my old mindset (please allow my then personal convictions)that make ups was to cover up ugliness which was unnatural and refused to do it, I have now repented (changed my mindset) to think that make ups enables me to project and enhance my natural beauty! I know, it sounds vain but it's okay to be beautiful :) That is just who God has made me to be :) Why would I act otherwise?

So I have my make up set now, still an amateur but I am learning and hubby says I am getting better. Lol, when I met him after work yesterday for our date night, he said that I look like a model (blush!!) but am happy that I can improve in this area :)

Someone once said, time is precious. If we wasted it or be lazy with things, sooner or later, we will still have to pay for the time that we have wasted. I believe it is quite true. I have spent most of my time watching TV in the past and now I am using my time in a different way, less TV (although it's because I have not got a TV license here) but I just somehow has lost the interest now. I still love watching my history and documentaries programs though but within a limit :)

Another thing that I need to be more diligent is with my on-going studies. I need to catch up more with my reading or otherwise I will be 'lost' when I start work in September, which is VERY, VERY SOON!!