Today I received in the mail my order of Tangee lipstick from The Vermont Country Store.
Its makers claim that it changes color to exactly match the wearer's skin tone. Online reviews and photos confirmed this, so I decided to give it a try. I wasn't exactly happy that it cost $14.95, but I figure, you only live once, and this will save me from further lipstick purchasing disasters like the 14-hour Maybelline monstrosity.
It works. It's lovely. On one reviewer's lips, Tangee turned a beautiful rosy pink. It's not as bright on my lips as it is on hers, but it is certainly rosy. On me it's a kind of coral-rose. I was hoping it would look like hers, but I must remember that it's different on every skin tone. That reviewer was more porcelain-skinned than I. I'm much more golden. I am also enjoying the old-fashioned lipstick scent. Just like my grandmother's.
I would post photos but I'm not keen on exposing my blemished skin to the world. My acne is improving but it's a slow process. I have a lot of bumps still from blocked pores, and significant acne scarring. I have little blemishes around my chin and lips as well. So you'll just have to take my word for it that Tangee works well.
Today I also started the state disability claim process. It's quite a convoluted thing. I have to print out a form and take it to my former psychiatrist. I am concerned that he won't help me because I no longer have Kaiser insurance. So I'm delaying calling him to ask. I'm a bundle of nerves. I promised myself I would call him tomorrow. Procrastination is my middle name, after all.
I give myself one uncomfortable task per day. Yesterday was my Social Security Disability interview. Today my difficult task was starting the online state claim process. Tomorrow will be calling the doctor. One thing at a time. I could probably do more, but my nerves are warning me against it. I have to be kind to myself.
I woke up quite late today, and I really hate when that happens. I had the devil of a time falling asleep last night. So I'm a bit out of sorts. The lipstick cheered me significantly, as did the rain.
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