I have many hobbies. I like to sing, shop, drink as much coffee as humanly possible, and do my makeup. Yeah, you heard that right.

I consider makeup a hobby of mine. It serves as a creative outlet for me and it's a fun activity. So what's the problem with it? I'll answer that question: there isn't one. Like, at all.

Several years ago, I saw this picture circulate on social media:

I thought this was incredibly idiotic back then. Unfortunately, not much has changed.

Let me be honest here: I do feel insecure without makeup on. I tend to sleep in too late to put on makeup for class, so I do feel a bit self-conscious throughout the day. I swear, you people act like it's such a radical concept for a human to have insecurities. It's only natural to wish you could change a few things about yourself. So yeah, I feel a hell of a lot more comfortable with makeup on. Sue me.

With that being said, I cannot speak for all girls. Not every girl who wears makeup is insecure. As I have stated above, makeup is fun! I see what colors I can play with, how lightly or heavily I can apply a color to achieve a desired look, and how cool it looks when you are done. From cut-creases, to winged eyeliner, to highlighting and contouring, doing your makeup definitely brings out you inner artist.

Something I have heard from time to time is that "makeup is false advertising"

Well first off, I'm a person, not a product.

Second, I value intelligence in somebody, whether it be a friend or a boyfriend. Nobody is perfect, and I am guilty of making bad choices from time to time. You have to have at least some common sense though. If you think that I am born with naturally purple eyelids and cherry red lips, trying to be my boyfriend should be the least of your concerns. Let me make a clarification that might blow your mind, are you ready? Humans are not born with sparkles on their eyelids. Boom.

It's time to let people express themselves how they want. Wear makeup. Don't wear makeup. Wear just a little bit. Do what makes you feel comfortable. If you are insecure and like to wear makeup, that's completely okay. If you are not insecure, that's completely okay. Don't give in to people telling you how much makeup is acceptable to wear.