Makeover Contest

2nd July 2008

Since moving to Texas a year ago, I’ve been battling sinuses and allergies. It has played havoc on my head and eyes. For the past several years, my eyes have been so dry and since moving here, they’ve only become worse. I can no longer wear my contact lenses and am forced to wear my glasses, something I used to never do in public.

I don’t really like wearing my glasses because I don’t feel I look good in them. I have a small face and it’s difficult to find glasses that compliment. In fact, I wear glasses that are mostly rimless in an attempt to make them less noticeable. Unfortunately, because I also need bifocals, the lenses have to be a little bigger than I would like, so I can’t get them too small.

The other thing I’ve had to stop doing is wearing eye makeup of any kind. My eyes are itchy 100% of the time, so it’s pointless for me to wear makeup on my eyes, I’d simply end up rubbing it off. It frustrates me because I think wearing glasses also makes me look older. Since I am getting closer to the big 5-0, I don’t want anything making me “feel” older!

This morning I entered a Makeover contest that, if I win, I believe would really improve me self-confidence and maybe even allow me to get something done about my dry eyes! I’ve recently spoken to an optometrist who suggested plugs to help maintain what little natural moisture my eyes create. I’m hoping a $10,000 makeover could include such a procedure.

That’s right, this contest is for a $10,000 makeover! The contest is only for women who are over 35. Entry is very easy, fill out the typical name and address form and then write a short, 500 words or less, essay on how a makeover would benefit you. Submit your entry online and you can even include a photograph of yourself if you would like.

I just submitted my essay and talked about my eyes and my dislike of wearing glasses. Wish me luck!

Tags: artefill, contest, makeover

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1 On July 2nd, 2008, Irene said:

Good Luck!!

Irene’s last blog post..A New Bathroom For This Work at Home Mom?

posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 10:22 am

2 On July 2nd, 2008, Blog2u said:

I wish we had makeover contests here in the Philippines. Whenever we watch the free makeovers Americans get on TV we drop our jaws and start salivating like mad. Wonder which companies we can convince to sponsor such a show.

Blog2u’s last blog post..Calling All Filipino Bloggers

posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 10:55 am

3 On July 2nd, 2008, Ankit Gupta said:

all the best for the multiple fronts u r braving…….

cheers!

Ankit Gupta’s last blog post..OOL………..Owl or Lark

posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 4:30 pm

4 On July 2nd, 2008, Chris said:

Good Luck to you ! I have only been to the Houston and Corpus Christi area of Texas but I remember the humidity there. You must be more central Texas
Chris’s last blog post..Greens

posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 6:08 pm

5 On July 2nd, 2008, Melissa said:

If I was able to enter this contest I would get Lasik, I’m just 10 years too young to enter!

Melissa’s last blog post..My Canadian Girls!

posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 6:33 pm

6 On July 2nd, 2008, Nessa said:

Awwwwwww, i’m sorry Texas is doing that to you. I live near the Huntsville area, between Houston and Dallas on 45 and it’s miserable this time of year but in the winter i’m not sure i’d want to live anywhere else. Good luck on your entry, i’ll be crossing my toes for ya ::smile::

Nessa’s last blog post..What a day.

posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 10:52 pm

7 On July 3rd, 2008, Stacy said:

I think you look great in your glasses, but good luck for the contest anyhow, I’ve always wanted to know some one who’s won a makeover. How many times can you enter, hhhmmm.

Stacy’s last blog post..Today is the Greatest. . .Day I’ve ever known. . .

posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 2:10 am

8 On July 3rd, 2008, lynne said:

Chris - I live just north of Dallas, a little dryer than Houston, but known to be one of the worst areas in the country for allergens!

posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 9:13 am

9 On July 3rd, 2008, lynne said:

Melissa - My sister had Lasik done, I’m not brave enough! I’m nervous about getting little plugs put in, a 15 minute, in office procedure!

posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 9:14 am

10 On July 3rd, 2008, lynne said:

Nessa - The optometrist asked me what time of year my allergies were bad and I said “January through December”! I didn’t know until after we moved to Dallas that this area is one of the worst in our country for allergies!

posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 9:16 am

11 On July 3rd, 2008, lynne said:

Thanks Stacy! We’re related so you have to say nice things to me!

12 On July 4th, 2008, Jules said:

Best of luck to ya. I had lasik done but knew I would never go thru that again! argh

Jules’s last blog post..PRINCE WILLIAM’S CHOPPER HAS COST UK TAXPAYERS A FORTUNE

posted on July 4th, 2008 at 11:23 am

13 On July 6th, 2008, Michael Aulia said: