MEG NEEDS THE LADIES SUPPORT RIGHT NOW! I NEED HONESTY THOUGH!
I want you to know that you're not just a "screen name" or number. Many of the comments and private emails I've gotten have not only changed my outlook but my life.
Getting a divorce is a hard thing but also wonderful. I'm finally responsible for just me. I've found many new outlets, Buddha, The Secret, The New Earth and of course Trisha Walsh Smith
The thing is, everything has been progressive and quite fantastic since I am now responsible (Somewhat, It was a Californian Marriage) on landing on my two stilettoed feet.
I need the help dahlings, I've been taking "meetings." The meeting go-er's tell me that while everything is fabulous. They would like more "Meg" on the site. I fully subcribe to the theory that "I don't want to be part of any club that would have me as a member." So, I am terrified.
I promise not to email blast you more then once a day
However, if you are at your desk and bored of hitting send and receive all day then please come by for a chat.
I will leave you with a true tale that happened to me, maybe some of you can relate.
1982. Cheeri-O's my mother and grandmother would cut up a banana to float above the cereal
Meg I hate banana's, I feel ill. Please, for the love of the good of God. Please stop forcing me banana's!
Gram You're so dramatic, you need potassium, everyone loves a banana. Eat yours or no (TV, Phone, insert torture for 10 year-old here.)
Cut to gyno's office 15 years later
Meg lying spread-eagle on a GYN's table for her annual.
Gyno Guy Any allergies I should know about?
Meg I'm allergic to latex.
Gyno You must hate banana's.
Gyno Oh, yes, there was an article last week in The New England Medical Journal that there was the same latex compound in banana's as latex condoms.
Meg Can you call my family?
So those are the earth-shattering stories I will be breaking during the day. It's still all about the product reviews. The only caveat emptor I can say is I"ll be chiming in a lot more.
I hope I have your support on this change. Everyday between 11am and 2pm I'll be dishing. Check in!
I want to hear from you ladies! I do need the encouragement~
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go.
~Dr. Seuss
Oh, Mister Seuss, It's not the guy who will decide Where To Go, it's so the women. The women decide..Always
Need my girls words of widom! Love you very much, Meg
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That would be amazing. I look forward to your cocktail hour posts more than Christmas...!
Katie
Meg dear...the great thing about megsmakeup.com is that there is nary a foul commentor negative Nancy to be found. We are all incredibly sensitive to each others plights,supportive in every aspect, and above all...respectful of our individual powers as women. And the great thing about being you is you ARE Meg...so feel free to blast away! We will all be here to love and support you and help you chase those fears away.I just wish all women I have to deal with in my life were so open and supportive. Ithink I speak for most of us when I say you have our COMPLETE and TOTAL support in thisand in all things Meg!
Love, hugs and shoes...Angie
So I'm so late on responding to your post, but felt compelled to give my support to you too. I received the email, notifying me of Meg's post, and wanted to respond immediately, but going through my own marriage troubles has distracted me in so many ways lately...not responding to emails, avoiding social situations, avoiding house cleaning (but hell isn't that a good thing?!), and mindlessly trolling through the internet with no clear goal...can you say I'm maybe a bit depressed? So even though I've never submitted a witty response or review yet, I'm thrilled each day to see the latest news from Meg & her wonderful crew. It informs me, picks me up, gives me a laugh and makes me feel as though there are other women going through the same thing I'm going through--not just marriage troubles, but the search for the perfect hair straightener or face moisturizer. So please, pour on the honest & direct posts about everything life brings you. We all relate in one way or another. I can't wait to hear more....Best wishes on all your new experiences!
You need a laugh and I will try my best!!!Okay! Yay! Story time...I love story time. Well, this one comes from my (ex) Mom-in-law...I love this woman! She is a mother of 4 and has carried one of those MAMMOTH purses that carry everything related to herself or her family. (Mom! Where’s my Tonka truck? Right here in my purse, Billy!) That kinda purse.Flashback to the 70’s...she has her purse in a bathroom stall and she reaches for the toilet paper and finds there is none. Of course, she has some tissues in her purse...somewhere. Way at the bottom. Crumpled. Not sure if it was previously used. It worked in a pinch and she successfully exits the bathroom. Later that same day, she goes to her appointment at the gyno. She’s in the stirrups. In a paper gown. Waiting for the doctor to start. He gets under the gown and begins to get to work...sort-of. Actually he starts laughing. Hysterically.He comes out from the gown and says “I’ve been doing this for years, but - This is the first time I was ever given Green Stamps for payment!” Out he comes with a 10 and a 20 cent stamp. I cannot imagine what that was like. She figured the stamps were stuck to the tissue and thus affixed to her.
Tip BoxCourtesy of Professor Blaine Fowers, University of Miami Counseling Psychology ProfessorHow to achieve peace during a divorce? 1. Allow yourself proper time to heal 2. Get centered 3. Let go of past hurts and perceived mistakes 4. Come to terms with the loss of the relationship as well as the loss of routines 5. Focus on new beginnings So I say, lets hit the new beginnings. Personally, I would love to have you rant, praise, comment or ponder anything that comes to mind. I enjoy hearing what people think. Do you remember commenting on the church that was protesting Heath Ledgers funeral. I enjoyed hearing you speak (write) up as to the pain these people were inflicting. There has been other subjects such as venereal diseases, childhood torment, weight problems and eating disorders. I found all this fascinating. So what if you are a makeup site. We all happen to be makeup addicts who are also empowering women. We all have opinions, problems and advice. I can't think of a better place to voice them. We all start out with one thing in common, addiction, to makeup but we do crave it.
Beste Hilsin
For the past couple of weeks I have given advice and made comments to people and friends only to get the shocked, "I can't believe you said that!", look right back in my face. To which I respond, "Hey, if you want brutal honesty you've come to the right place!". Some may say I'm too brutally honest, but I don't think there is such a thing! I am however working on including a little tact with my honesty so that I don't scare too many away with my garrish comments! ;) You have created an outlet that so many us need and some don't even know it! It only makes sense that you chime in and get in on the fun, and the tears, (whether they be from experiencing an unfortunate circumstance or from hysterically laughing from an unfortunate make-up mis-hap!). Your personal anecdotes are always charming and always strike an honest note you rarely see in this day and time! I, as well as many others, I'm sure, look forward to hearing from you more! You are one phenomenal woman and should enjoy and embrace what the future holds for you! Thanks for being you and God Bless!
beyond awesome pic!!! we would all love to hear more from our fearless leader so let it rip!!!carol b
Meg dahling I think you're brilliant. I look forward to reading your posts as they are always filled with lovely and hilarious stories. This site, your personality and flare for life are reflected in your picture... simply fabulous! Very Cherry Cherry xo
I would love to hear thoughts on "whatever". Your website...often makes me laugh and I enjoy finding out about what you are up to. I live in Toronto Canada and even though I can't get half of the products you talk about...the second I am on holidays in the US I know just what to buy! But I'd love to hear more dish...so on with the show!
More PLEASE!!!I am usually starving for honest and even shocking female-fun and I enjoy everything you say and how you say it! Post awayand I bet a bunch of us show up to have a stop n' chat with you whenever!Great pic,by the way...absolutely channels the Gabor-girls at their finest with a cooler haircut!Sending a hug and can't wait to hear more from you!
Meg, you may feel a little lost for a while but trust me when I say that there will come a time when you are not only proud but glad to be responsible for yourself. No matter what may happen in the future, who you may meet or where life takes you, you will always have that confidence in yourself and know that you can make it on your own. In short, you will know that who you are with and who you love is your choice, and not because you are afraid to be alone.
I know I'm a little late here, but I totally love the idea of more MEG! Your posts always make me smile and make my day a little brighter, so the more, the better. <3 Love you, you gorgeous gal!
This is great Meg~!!! I am looking forward to it, and I know all the ladies here will be as well. "Megs" has become a morning routine for me, get the babes up, get them breakfast, make coffee...read "Megs" while the babies are eating....Can't wait to hear what you will be dishing, I know it will be fabulous, like your pic!! xoxo, Greenie
I have to admit that, lately, I have become a Negative Nancy & am not happy about it!! With the economy the way it is, I have been laid off & my husband is the last electrician in his company, so we're terrified of becoming another Foreclosure Family! :( I am trying to be positive, but it is getting tougher every day... I even cracked my toilet tank while installing a new handle on it today - THANK GOODNESS we have a 2nd bathroom or we'd become WAY too close to our new neighbors! Toilets ain't cheap when your struggling to pay the mortgage! Plus I feel super guilty that I've spent so much at Sephora lately, that is until I sit down to do my makeup & then I think that the results of those products are keeping me sane (if I was having ugly day after ugly day then I'd be unbearable!) We've been trying to have a child for 5 years now w/ no luck - although, we'd be much worse off right now if we did have children to support so I'm trying to keep that in mind - I picture my Bapchu (Polish for Grandma) up in heaven looking out for me b/c she always did know best! So, Meg, I'm right there w/ ya trying to renegotiate my life: do I stay in insurance or change fields (always wanted to be a writer) & do we keep beating ourselves up with the child-bearing difficulties or just start looking into adoption (which also requires money)?? I cry at the drop of a hat & I'm sick & tired of it!! I'm a strong, responsible, compassionate, intelligent woman - the one that my gf's call on when they need strength & help - but if you ask me tomorrow (or just later today) I'll probably sing a different tune! But these are really the times that we need in order to reassess our priorities w/o all of the excess that simply clouds our vision for ourselves! One tip that I can definitely give you is to picture yourself as a little girl (or, better yet, grab an actual picture from your childhood) where you were still innocent and naive and full of wonder about what this world will have to offer you and ask yourself what decisions you would make for her - somehow it helps me see the bigger picture of my entire life, not just where I am today. Friends have told me that that advise has really helped them, especially w/ men!! Ok, time to take my own advise & get outside now that Florida is finally cooling off (I'm still a New England girl in my heart & I just LOVE the fall). Mamma needs fresh air & a view of some water - always soothes my soul! Sorry about the Negative Nancy stuff - I'm working on it!! :) Rock on, sista!! We're all here for ya!!! :)
Eblast away, Meg! I'm one of the many who welcome hearing your thoughts on whatever. You never fail to make me think or laugh or both! I hope things are going all right with you. You are looking fab and I hope you feel as confident as you look. Best wishes, Carole
Carole