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I really wanted to take a good picture with a good background. But
the indoor lighting wasn't the best, and there wasn't a great place
outside. It was 10:30 by the time this picture was taken, so I was
really tired! At least we have something! |
I went to my second military ball on Friday the 28th with Mr. Handsome, and this time, I did things a little different. The past month or so has been busy with lots of coaching and getting my skaters ready for the summer & fall competitive season. By the time Fridays roll around, I am always exhausted! This Friday I was in no frame of mind to take hours to get all dolled up, nor did I want to do the work. But I wanted to look
good. I knew all the other wives would have their hair and make up done and all look fantastic, and I wanted to fit in too, but I really did not have the energy to spend a couple of hours getting ready. Sometimes I have a tendency to compare myself with others. It is not something I am proud of, but it is something I have to work through on a daily basis. I had to remind myself many times that Mr. Handsome married me because I was
me. (Heck, I didn't even get dressed up for our first date, and he asked me out on a second.) I remember last military ball I got my make up done and he didn't even recognize me when I walked in the door! So instead of spending hours in front of the mirror, going to get my nails done professionally, and wearing more makeup than normal, I took 30 minutes to get ready, and that included doing my nails. I did buy some new eye shadow, blush, and nail polish for the night, so it wasn't like I didn't try at all to look elegant. But I listened to my body and was just
me . I only blow dried my hair, and the make up was light and natural. I didn't have to spend tons of money to look good. I wore shoes I already had, and only spent $1.99 on nail polish, when it would have cost $30 to go out. And this way, when they chip I won't be annoyed :). (I refuse to go out to get a manicure or pedicure for this very reason). I absolutely LOVED my dress, even if it wasn't your typical military ball dress. But like I am trying to do better, I was
myself, not a second-rate version of someone else.
Yes it is fun to get all dressed up and prettied, but I did it the simple way. Sometimes it is the simple things that are the most pretty. Especially if they are true to themselves. I felt really pretty that night, and I know Mr. Handsome thought so too!
With Nicole and Catherine, who I know from our workout class. We all look so good!
The photo booth was fun & FREE!! We need practice doing photo booths though hahaha:)
After the Ball was over, we went out to Wolf Run Restaurant for dessert. Mr. Handsome and I split a key lime mousse dessert, and it was so delicious! Good friends are wonderful.
I love your dress! Simple but elegant. You look great! Wish I could have been there to take some more pictures for you ;) but I love the ones you posted. miss ya!
ReplyDeleteit is inportant to be you :}
ReplyDeleteso cute :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! I think that is such an important thing for girls to remember! :) And that's how I felt on my wedding day. I wanted to look pretty, but not so covered in makeup that I didn't look like myself (especially since I rarely use makeup). You're awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteI remember now! I am glad you reminded me about that. Thanks so much for sharing.
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