"When I'm wearing makeup almost no one approaches me. If I'm with a group of friends, those are the only people I'll converse, dance and have a laugh with. No one outside the group will talk to me. When they do, this is what they usually say. 'You look a bit intimidating. I was scared to approach you.' 'Wow, you're nicer than I thought. You seemed like you were going to be mean.' 'Where are you from? You look exotic/your accent is strange.' 'Insert compliment about how I look' I've heard these phrases on repeat for years.

Get this, the amount of times I've been approached for escorting offers is uncountable. I've been stopped from going to an apartment party by the receptionist because 'working girls aren't allowed before 10 PM.' I mean what? And by no means am I saying there's anything with that profession. I'm just telling you my experiences.

I think I look a lot younger. But that's still me at 23. Still, no one dares to approach me unless I approach them. Still a few stares though. However, I'm much more peaceful. And usually no questions from anyone. Maybe the makeup draws attention? I don't know. All I know is I'm the same person in both situations. It may be just the different attitudes towards makeup. I mean, do I look significantly different? You be the judge."