Public Appearance

Dear Kids,

There is a reality that I have come to appreciate/loath in life. This is the reality of public appearance. I made this little chart for you, but the bottom line is that the less time you put in to getting ready, the more likely you will run into someone you know when you are out. Sick with the flu and have to run to the drug store? Yep, you'll see your crush. Just had a crazy workout and you are hot and sweaty and look like a mess? You will run into that person who always looks put together and awesome-even after a workout themselves-that you are dying to impress. Running late to get to work? Of course that will be the day that a high ranking government official comes into your office at work who you are asked to entertain. 

Life is funny like that. Life isn't fair. You will survive, even if it is embarrassing at the time. I have learned that you can learn a lot about someone's character in these moments when your physical appearance fails to impress. Life happens and there are times you will be out and about when you haven't put in time to get ready. (I also hope you understand that life is too short to put off going out if you don't have an hour to get ready. More on that later, I am sure.)