She applied a light touch of makeup-a hint of blush on her cheeks, a swipe of mascara that made her eyes pop, and a soft nude lip gloss.

"I hope this works. Please, God, please let this work." She closed her eyes and prayed, then slowly opened them.

The scenes from her last date came back like a movie.

She had given herself a makeover after many years and finally decided to give a blind date a chance, only to be treated like a clown.

"It's okay, Beauty. This is for ...