There was a time when I got out of bed in the morning, went straight to the shower, washed my hair, fixed my hair, put on makeup and was presentable. There were very few people who EVER saw me without makeup. If we had overnight guests, the makeup stayed on til I was safely tucked away in the bedroom . . out of sight.
I think I did better even in MO but living out here and so rarely seeing anyone, and Vince doesn’t even notice if I have on makeup or not.
During garden season, I get up, grab yesterday’s jeans, brush my teeth and am out the door shortly after daylight to work in the garden before it gets too hot. That’s what happened yesterday. Then late yesterday afternoon, Vince went out and said ‘The neighbors are here’. In a split second, I thought . . I don’t have on a bra and I haven’t combed my hair all day!
I ran to the bathroom, looked at myself and realized . . this is no quick fix to I just walked outside . . no attempt to make myself look presentable. This neighbor ALWAYS has on makeup and her hair is always perfect. She has good hair and I’m betting she gets up with her hair looking fantastic. Not this hair!
Vince was already out talking to them when I got out there and the first thing Vince said to me is “Your shirt is dirty!” Let’s see . . I planted 5 rows of beans, a little corn; I grilled meat outside . . I’m not surprised my shirt is dirty!
I would say I’m going to do better but I know I’m not going to do better. I’m sitting here typing, waiting for it to get daylight and I’m thinking . . I should go comb my hair but Vince has a doctor’s appointment out of town so I’ll only have a bit of time in the garden, then I’ll come in and take a shower and put on makeup and fix my hair!
My friends left here with fresh asparagus and 4 dozen eggs. I don’t think they cared that my hair wasn’t combed or my shirt was dirty!
Wanda says
You are right in sure they understood you do work outside. Working outside you get dirty. Don’t sweat the small stuff like we said back in the seventies. They got free food that is most likely what they thought about not a little bit of dirt.
Sherrill Pecere says
Did you know they were coming?!! Good grief! I’m not out in the country working in a garden but often don’t get around to showering until noon-ish just because and if my doorbell rings, I don’t answer it! LOL
Joyce in Oregon says
A dirty shirt showing you’ve been busy in the garden is better than going outside in your pjs. You were being productive. I only wear make up for special occasions now, so if you put it on every time you leave for an appointment, you’re waaaay ahead of my game! True friends don’t care at all. I have a handful that can come to my house in any condition and I know they won’t even notice dishes in the sink.
Jen says
Oh funny. I was with my Mom shoppping…she was…I was along for company. Pretty bad when she offered to buy me some new clothes! Nobody sees me…I work from my house! I just laughed.
Susan says
Good friends never do care. In fact, sometimes they come by with uncombed hair and a dirty shirt! I’ve never worn make-up – too lazy to get up that much earlier – and most of my last 30 years, I’ve had a perm – too lazy to get up that much earlier to fix it somehow – and it’s baby fine and doesn’t want to do anything anyway. But showers – yes, I’ve always taken those! LOL My sisters were both like you, though, one older and one younger. The older one is gone, but I’ll bet the younger one is still getting up every morning and spending an hour getting ready with hair and make-up!
Nelle Coursey says
If they come to your house just to see what you or it looks like, then they are not true friends! I think you would look just fine without makeup. And I would never judge you by the clothes you have on. I am the one intruding on your property! LOL
April R says
I am left wondering if you put on a bra at least. lol. Everyone has seen me looking a mess but not without a bra though.