baby first, vanity later

Being a new mom, there are just some things I like doing that I put aside to accommodate our child. Some of these things I promised to pick up again—like blogging and web designing—and this is what I am trying to do right now. Other things like painting my nails, putting on make-up, playing guitar, reading books, and shopping for myself will have to wait a little bit.

Even before being a mom, I was never that vain. I don’t feel the need to put on make up every time I leave the house. I just do it whenever I feel like but right now, even if I feel like putting on make up, I just can’t do it anymore. Painting my nails is something I do during warm seasons because it’s when I use sandals and open-toed shoes, but that, too, is something I can’t squeeze in my hectic schedule. Whenever I go out to shop, it’s either I am shopping something for my baby or I am buying some things we need at home.

I have to admit that taking care of myself really took the back seat the moment our baby came. I still shower everyday of course—hygiene is something I still exercise and will continue to do so. All I am talking about is doing something extra for myself—my vanity (what little I have of it), my hobbies, and other things that makes me feel happy or good. Even wearing jewelries and accessories is something I hesitate to do because I don’t like my baby getting in tangled with anything I have on me.

Speaking of that, the only accessory I wear now is a pair of eyeglasses and it’s because I have to–if I don’t, I’ll end up bumping into everything. And there were already several occasions where my baby was able to accidentally pull my glasses off my face. This prompt me to think that I need to get some eyeglasses that have glasses frames that are a bit more sturdy because all the glasses I have now are more like fashion prescription glasses. I need ones that are for heavy duty.