And it was public, dear god.
But you know, the mortification of realizing that was good for me. I just decided to stop it. I pincurled my hair the same night. It was such a perfect set, I've kept it through today (but tonight it HAS to be washed.) Today's style was prettier and smoother at 10am than it is at 10:30 at night. But it was never as smooth as a Kristin hairstyle. I don't even try. That way lies madness.
The next day, I went and had my eyebrows threaded. I'd never done it before. But Sarah of Stutterin' Mama swears by it, and her eyebrows are perfect. And now, mine are, too!
The day after that, we took two whole hours to go ride our bikes on the relatively new bike path near our home.
Yesterday, I worked really hard. And then, I stopped working hard at 5:30, and went to have my nails done.
Today, I put it all together. I put on a favorite dress, my bakelite anchor necklace, and those Chelsea Crew shoes from Mod Cloth that I love so much. Jesse and I volunteered for a couple hours visiting with some WWII and Korea vets. (I LOVE WWII vets and their wives. Love and adore them.)
We were dorks and forgot the camera. And now, it is
I think maybe I will be able to pick back up on my challenge, I just need some time, confidence, and some babysteps to get there.
After all, it's a lot more fun to take daily photos of yourself when your eyebrows aren't furry and your toes are painted. Although, I haven't taken care of my toes yet. This week. For sure. Because I'm feeling on top of it, now.
I'm so glad you posted that last entry, actually. It's part of what got me back on my exercise horse! I'd been in a similar rut due to work and now I've done one belly dancing session and a 40 minute kickboxing session in the last two days. I have the same goal as you, so I really appreciate the updates even if they aren't sunny and happy all the time.
ReplyDeleteThat's so wonderful that you visited with the WWII vets. They are such an inspiration, and the fact that they represent living history from that time is pretty incredible too! I love talking with folks from that era as well:)
ReplyDeleteI admire your attitude too, in the face of the stress you guys have been under lately. You look great!
Yay! Sometimes you need a good whine before you pick yourself up and get back on track. I know I do. And you look stunning in these photos. The relaxation time was well worth it. And you deserve it! :)
ReplyDeleteTake care doll!
I understand completely the desire to take care of yourself, and yet not having the time to do it. We only have so many hours in the day. I unfortunately don't get to set my work schedule and I also have a child who takes my time as well. But I find if I can't do everything I want, if I at least find little things to do for me throughout the day, then I don't feel so void of personal accomplishments. And little things for me can be as simple as making my favorite cup of tea and sitting down for 5 minutes and just enjoying it. And when you can take a day and really spend time on yourself? Bonus! Yay for you for taking time away and not forgetting yourself. It isn't selfish at all.
ReplyDeleteOkay, what's having your eyebrows rethreaded?? Mine are pretty thin {I started plucking them too early} and aren't growing back. Is rethreading them, permanent?
ReplyDeleteSean, it is the opposite of what you are thinking. It is just an alternative to waxing and plucking. BUT! at the threading place I went to, they do sell a salve from India, meant to encourage brow and eyelash growth. You might try that.
DeleteHa, I didn't even think your last post was whiney. I just thought it was.... honest? You've been working your ass off! It's ok to admit it!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh! You had your brows threaded! My skin is so sensitive so waxing isn't an option, can you tell me where you had it done? I'll be in PDX next week and I would love to get these monsters under control!
ReplyDeleteLyd, it is a place called the Brow Bar inside the Lloyd Center mall. Those ladies know what they are doing - it is cultural for them, of course, the woman who does it has been doing it over 20 year. She is a master!
DeleteDon't worry about it at all, hon, we all need to vent and unload sometimes - especially after the kind of insanely busy, stressful weeks you've been having lately.
ReplyDeleteHere's to the hope that August will more enjoyable and relaxing for you.
♥ Jessica
Love your nails :)
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Your nails are gorgeous! I need to learn how to do that neatly.
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