Several years ago, my niece used to stay here most weekends so she could attend my judo class. It was a good arrangement, as she babysat my daughter so I could get out. We were about the same size and shared many things. However, some things should not be shared. I saw her brushing her teeth one morning. Jenny! That is MY toothbrush! Yes, I know, Aunt Sue. I have been using it for six months.
I figured after that I could tolerate almost anything. I have suffered through laser hair reduction. I would say removal, but according to my dermatologist, only about half of the hair is killed at any one treatment. It's an ongoing process. It hurts, having those little hair follicles being stabbed with lasers. Razor cuts hurt, too. I actually have very little body hair, but I don't like to shave.
So, to continue along with my self-torture, last night I went and entered a tattoo parlor for the first time in my life, smiled bravely at the well-inked Bubba behind the desk, and said, "Do me." A few hours later I walked out with permanent, slightly bloody eyebrows.
Did it hurt? Yes, but less than the laser. Less than the Lasik I had done on my eyes. Why did I do it? I was mighty tired of needing the eyebrow pencil daily. If it's hot? It melts down my face. In the gym? Forget it. Taking clothes off and on? It gets on the hem or neck. Dating? On his shirt.
I don't look good without it, so I went with the next best solution. It was gratifying to wash my face this morning and still have on eyebrows.
6 comments:
That's what I like about you, Suzy, you are full of surprises! You have guts in the quest to perfect your body to how you want it. You don't just wish for something, you go out and try to get it done. I admire that!
As far as the toothbrush incident, I would have been upset, too. In some ways I am a very private person, although I don't mind sharing, there are just some things one does NOT share, and a toothbrush is one of them! I can imagine how that made you feel, and then realizing this had been going on for six months!
Some things you think you shouldn't have to tell people because you think it's common sense...I'm always amazed how so many households teach Life so many different ways!
Best wishes,
Debi
Gracious Girlfriend!
You are much braver than I am!
I dont think I could ever do that!
Too chicken!
-Connie
Hi Suz,
There is no way I could have stood the pain and torture of it. I admire your courage and determination to have yourself look good. I am still afraid to have the Lasik treatment done on me and that is why I have not gone yet.
I give you tons of credit and don't let anyone tell you any different.
:)Anita
Ladies, this wasn't courage. This was a woman too lazy to try to get eyebrows on that matched on a daily basis. My daughter is making me grow out my bangs, so my eyebrows show now. They were unable to stand alone, although I let them as long as possible. You should see me do my hair - it's about shoulder length, and I wave a hair dryer at it, then brush it into a gentle flip. Done, no more hair involvement for 24 hours. If it would either curl or go straight, I wouldn't even bother with the hairdryer.
Good God.. and to think I was considering permanent eye liner until I read this! ¤Holly
wow! I have been trying to get up my courage to get a bikini wax before we go to Florida in two weeks. You are the Woman!
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