Cosmetics and any kind of beauty products are not a necessity for me nowadays. When I was younger, 20-30 years old, I believed if I got slimmer, more beautiful, or richer, I will be happier. I’m now over 45 years, I realized the truth about happiness on my own. For a long time, I didn’t (3)play my cards right. Even if I took a lot of time and money to maintain my appearance, my mind is never really satisfied. It was still empty. Or rather, the emptiness was increased day by day.
What’s was wrong? I (1)put on my thinking cap, I tried stopping believing any kind of advertisements and TV commercials for cosmetics and products because I learned that it’s one of the tricks to brainwash consumers which the product companies use to increase their sales. I don’t like mass consumption and an unsustainable way of living, but I’m not denying other people’s preference. and I also don’t want to force my beliefs to others.
I attended My company’s Christmas Party last Friday night which had a rock star theme. My colleague’s friend prepared everything for me, my costume and makeup. I painted my fingernails black while her niece Made up my face in the image of a glam rocker. I enjoyed the transformation while I felt embarrassed a little. She said, “If you join some contest, winning is definitely (2)in the cards!” My colleagues and boss complimented my fake appearance. Their all compliments were certainly should have been intended for my friend and her niece because I was just a blank canvas. Luckily I could fit the ambiance of the party which I wasn’t familiar with due to their support. If my existence could contribute something to improve the spirit of the party, I’m glad. But that’s all. The eccentric transformation exhausted me, and I needed to sleep for 10 hours the next day.
(The fake appearance always brings fatigue and emptiness of mind in my case…)
I’m now curious about how and who creates the criteria for women’s beauty in society.
Before the Revision
Title: People liked my fake appearance.
Cosmetics and any kind of beauty products are not a necessity for me nowadays. When I was younger, 20-30 years old, I believed if I got slimmer, more beautiful and rich, I will be happier. I’m now over 45 years, I got the truth of happy of my own. For a long time, I didn’t (3)play my cards right. Even if I took a lot of time and money to keep good my appearance, my brain and mind never satisfied. It was still empty. Or rather, the emptiness was increased day by day.
What’s was wrong? I (1)put on my thinking cap, I tried stopping believe any kinds of advertisements, TV commercial for cosmetics and products. Because I learned that it’s one of the brainwash and tricks to consumers which the product companies want to increase their sales. I don’t like mass consumption and unsustainable way of living, but I don’t deny other person’s preference. and I also don’t want to force my thought others.
I attended My company’s Christmas Party last Friday night wore the attire as Rock Star. My friend of colleague prepared everything for me, costume and makeup. I painted black my fingernails, her niece created my face as the image of the glam rock. I enjoyed the transform while I felt embarrassed a little. She said, “If you join some contest, will get winning (2)on the cards!” My colleagues and boss complimented my fake appearance. Their all compliments were certainly for my friend and her niece because I was just a blank canvas. I luckily could fit the ambiance of the party which I didn’t familiar before because of their support. If my existence could contribute something to make the good ambiance of the party, I’m glad. but that’s all. The eccentric transformation brought me huge exhaustion, and I needed to take 10 hours sleep.
(The fake appearance always brings fatigue and emptiness of mind in my case…)
I’m now curious about how and who creates the criteria for women’s beauty in society.
homework:
(1)put on your thinking cap: If you tell someone to put on their thinking cap, you ask them to find an idea or solve a problem by thinking about it.
(e.g.) “Now here’s this week’s quiz; it’s time to put on your thinking caps!”
(2)on/in the cards: Something which is on the cards it very likely to happen.
(e.g.) “A coalition between the two parties is still on the cards.”
(3)play your cards right: If you play your cards right, you do all that is necessary in order to succeed or to obtain what you want.
(e.g.) “If we play our cards right, we’ll get the contract.”
notice
In this article, I try to appropriate use 3 idiomatic phrases(No.1~3) in this article which I write my daily life and thoughts because I’m learning English. This is one of writing training.