make-up

[ellenislenny]

During my first year internship at the park, I rarely put on make-up in the mornings, nor did I do anything to my hair other than brush it (don't worry!) AND put it in a pony-tail.  (Sometimes brushing doesn't work out so well with my frizz-inclined hair.)  My thought was:  "I'm going to spend the next thirteen hours with sixth graders, in the

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[chubbybear05]

Of course you love make-up and heels! You wouldn't want to look dowdy! I think it is possible for the pony-tail to be a culprit in all of this in addition to the lack of cosmetics. Just saying.

ej

[anonymous]

hey girl,
i love how you 'work the updo'
lol

So "you"?

[anonymous]

Hey girl, are you alright? You sound a bit cranky....are you getting enough sleep? I know my opinion may not be entirely justified because I've never heard this in person, but I have a sinking feeling that "work that up-do" is one of those phrases that some nay-sayers may say you "can't pull off". And I say nay to said nay-sayers, so say on girl!

If it helps, people say things like "you look terrible" and "yikes!" and "oh my gosh, I hate what you look like right now!" to me too...and that's when I AM wearing make up and heels.

Raising eyebrows and turning heads,

Jeice

[mandarae85]

I feel (felt?) your pain.
I too refused to rise ten minutes early just to put on make-up. But I also enjoy my heels and would frequently attempt to dress nicely when socializing (or going to the grocery store...). I was always met with a bit of shock by people that were used to seeing me only in an NPS shirt.

I say, forget the naysayers. Heels and hiking boots in your wardrobe make you much more adaptable and interesting.
Just call yourself "all-purpose Ellen"