I so share your sentiment! When we moved to McGregor, I made an important decision: no more war paint (aka make-up). It has been so liberating. That and wearing what I like to wear - which means what is comfortable. That's not to say that I don't do the war paint thing from time to time - as a couple of my posts show - I save that for high days and holidays. Then, I use a couple of tricks I've recently been taught - with fantastic results. The upshot: I feel comfortable and people tell me I look good. Can't beat that, can you?

On another note: I am glad you have new energy and focus - it's so good for one. I went through a really dark patch last year, and coming out of it has been, again that word: liberating!

And being valued - priceless!