tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post7551329160977172112..comments2023-12-20T02:16:15.132-08:00Comments on The Fifty Factor: Vacation DilemaJoanna Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-19324544865781964432009-08-13T12:29:13.304-07:002009-08-13T12:29:13.304-07:00I certainly sympathize with you; I don't know ...I certainly sympathize with you; I don't know what is going on with my eyebrows anymore either!Tina12312https://www.blogger.com/profile/17745568660706968295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-77850673046814863702009-08-06T16:16:23.362-07:002009-08-06T16:16:23.362-07:00I hear you, I'm off to the Bay Area and Yosemi...I hear you, I'm off to the Bay Area and Yosemite on Monday and it's been too hot to get a waxing!<br />I feel like a sasquatch, oh well.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912163929816619485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-38505486030626616382009-08-03T07:57:51.150-07:002009-08-03T07:57:51.150-07:00My brows have gotten thinner! But now I think I ne...My brows have gotten thinner! But now I think I need an intervention brow-wise to shape and shade... I tried to do it myself before and every time something's just a little "off" - like with a clown :)Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813140073356995390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-57467040300807689162009-08-02T20:52:41.307-07:002009-08-02T20:52:41.307-07:00Ah, well, sometimes the dadgum budget forces us to...Ah, well, sometimes the dadgum budget forces us to make compromises, doesn't it? I'm sure you're perfectly beautiful without the botox, but, hey, everybody has something they need in order to feel pretty! How about highlighting those freshly-done brows with some bold eye makeup? Maybe that'll hold you until you get back on the botox track!<br /><br />Have fun on your vacation - you'll probably be too busy to even think about it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-31158367425633223572009-08-02T18:31:11.609-07:002009-08-02T18:31:11.609-07:00Due to an unfortunate experience when I was in hig...Due to an unfortunate experience when I was in high school, I was afraid to mess with my eyebrows until about eight years ago. There are just some things I shouldn't be messing with.<br /><br />I get fairly regular pedicures because I'm too fat to bend over and paint my toenails. Giving yourself a pedicure should not leave you breathing heavy. Sad but true.The Courteous Chihuahuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201523853414821783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-78733907335952197942009-08-02T18:15:39.608-07:002009-08-02T18:15:39.608-07:00You know, I think I've seen a photo of you som...You know, I think I've seen a photo of you somewhere on this blog, and you're gorgeous! I'm with the others who suspect you're being a tad hard on yourself. You've got many great stories to share, and such a wonderful sense of humor ... you'll wow 'em, and they won't even notice your eyebrows! Have a wonderful time, Joanna!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-66412296855780211002009-08-02T00:30:35.859-07:002009-08-02T00:30:35.859-07:00Oh how funny - we are on the same wavelength - I j...Oh how funny - we are on the same wavelength - I just added something on my last post before I saw this about my ahircut done on the cheap. My daughter decided to trim my hair this morning. I agreed. I mean what harm could she do. <br /><br />OMG there is a reason to put yourself in the hands of professionals. My hair is now apparently funky and just around my shoulders (I know you aren't meant to be over 40 with too long hair and I have been having it too long for too long). I think the tears have just stopped. Healf shock half hysterics. I really am not that attached to anything so its fine. She is a lawyer not a hairdresser, lol!!! <br /><br />A doctor told me botox is very good for depression - so that's got to be good. I just like the way it raises the eyes a bit and that way maybe you get to see clearly enough to trim your eyebrows if you need.<br /><br />I have never had anyone do my eyebrows. I do them every other day in case I find a stray hair but I am trying to keep them a bit fuller these days. I tried to colour my hair once and would never do it again. <br /><br />I am hanging on to whats left of my youth by my fingernails. Its all fun!! I jsut have to keep my daughter away from the scissors.Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-55181114285625982652009-08-01T17:41:45.851-07:002009-08-01T17:41:45.851-07:00I love your honesty! I've blogged about Botox...I love your honesty! I've blogged about Botox and filler. Amazing how polarizing the topic can be. I'm sure you look fabulous, but I sympathize with your situation. I need about $10,000 maintenance money and I don't have it! You're great!CSquaredPlus3http://csquaredplus3.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-1988857045719876452009-08-01T16:42:47.190-07:002009-08-01T16:42:47.190-07:00Hey kids, Thanks for commenting and indulging me i...Hey kids, Thanks for commenting and indulging me in my vanity craze. I really appreciate it.<br /><br />And thanks for your good wishes for my Ohio trip! <br /><br />Keep those cards and letters coming. I love hearing from you! xoJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-90649451998850021532009-08-01T15:14:47.116-07:002009-08-01T15:14:47.116-07:00It's always good to feel and look your best! T...It's always good to feel and look your best! Though we are our own worst critics...Lorainehttp://www.artofseeking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-53166800484475288592009-08-01T11:41:49.759-07:002009-08-01T11:41:49.759-07:00I am very lazy about my "upkeep" I HATE ...I am very lazy about my "upkeep" I HATE sitting to get my hair highlighted....which is why it is in a sad state right now: ) I think I'm going to jump on the botox train...I have the "piggy Bank" line...hate it!!The Flying Pintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416790641626771836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-12920787955913452062009-08-01T11:23:08.274-07:002009-08-01T11:23:08.274-07:00It takes me a year and a day to sort myself with a...It takes me a year and a day to sort myself with all the plucking and polishing!<br /><br />By the way I've tagged you over at mine.<br /><br />RMxxRebel Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01617410633976239554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-84724349648944724962009-08-01T09:17:32.454-07:002009-08-01T09:17:32.454-07:00So you're saying Andy Rooney eyebrows aren'...So you're saying Andy Rooney eyebrows aren't in fashion anymore? I didn't get that memo!<br /><br />Seriously, I hate doing my eyebrows. I've never had them done professionally, but as I get older and my eyesight gets worse, it may be something to look into. Oh the pain we suffer to look good!<br /><br />Enjoy your vacation, I'm sure your family will be so happy to see you they'll never notice the crows feet!!Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260987219988824912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-6159908976003774072009-08-01T06:45:53.771-07:002009-08-01T06:45:53.771-07:00Dear Snarky, Now Hairy Sister:
Do you know what I ...Dear Snarky, Now Hairy Sister:<br />Do you know what I adore about your crowsfooted, hairy, unmanaged hair self? You write something and you bring the absolute best out of your readers who leave the most wonderful comments about you and what you've shared.<br /><br />I know I tell my readers always to look through the comments but I wonder how many actually do? Taking nothing away from your hair woven self, what people write here is always so very interesting!<br /><br />I used to pluck my neighbor's eyebrows for her...at the time, when I was in my teens, I couldn't imagine what it must be like to not be able to do this simple chore for myself. Well, now I know. But, here we all are and isn't that the most important part?<br /><br />I'm with Peaches...and the rest of you.<br /><br />Hair today and Hairs where I'll be as long as you're telling us your tales of life and being!<br /><br />Snarky SisterHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972581158834240144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-33322346264175147442009-08-01T06:00:49.759-07:002009-08-01T06:00:49.759-07:00I have plucked my brow for so many years that very...I have plucked my brow for so many years that very few hairs grow outside the designated area. But there are many alien hairs that have begun to grow within the brow which have to be brush upwards, held down, then trimmed back with shears.Peacheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671369146535194549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-30754406679475705012009-08-01T05:28:42.191-07:002009-08-01T05:28:42.191-07:00I have the same issue with my brows. They don'...I have the same issue with my brows. They don't grow that fast but it's gotten impossible to shape them myself because the readers block the tweezers.The Peach Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587235197620014751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-30694443106096928372009-08-01T05:03:49.211-07:002009-08-01T05:03:49.211-07:00I was someone who swore I would never have my Broo...I was someone who swore I would never have my Brooke Shields thick eyebrows tweezed by anyone but myself. I can tell you that after actually breaking down and having them professionally tweezed, I couldn't have been more delighted! It took years off my face! lol! It was one of the best cosmetic things I've ever done! Totally worth it!<br /><br />Enjoy your vacation in Ohio! (I was born and raised in OH before moving to AZ and miss it terribly!)Dawn Parsons Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889046641523000211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-40050092882862284152009-08-01T04:23:19.950-07:002009-08-01T04:23:19.950-07:00I've had my eyebrows waxed since I was around ...I've had my eyebrows waxed since I was around 15. My daughter started at 12. Yeah. We have that Andy Rooney gene, too.mommakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138745092234541349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-11417051864676241622009-08-01T03:22:19.927-07:002009-08-01T03:22:19.927-07:00Joanna, aren't you 50 something like moi? In ...Joanna, aren't you 50 something like moi? In my lovely post-meno life, my eyebrows have decided to try to keep pace with my 67 year old husband's...so, while Lupus meds may play a hand, perhaps hormones are contributing to your eyebrow growth?? I use one of those 12X mirrors and it can get depressing when it shows everything to be HUGE and so darn clear! I respect everyone's choices because I think everyone deserves to be happy. Happiness for me is wearing my age like a medal of honor - I welcome gray hair and graceful aging. (I ACTUALLY LOVE GRAY HAIR!!!) I worked and lived darn hard for all of it. BUT I live in small corner, small town, small state USA where things are about as laid back as they can get without being totally horizontal! :)People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-35130672811048938552009-08-01T01:21:01.769-07:002009-08-01T01:21:01.769-07:00I'm with Smart Mouth Broad - whatever a girl&#...I'm with Smart Mouth Broad - whatever a girl's gotta do... Have you thought about getting them lasered (the eyes, not the brows) - I have a friend who claims the result is amazing! In the end, though, the most important thing in the world is how you feel about yourself and if you want those things done I'd say screw the vacation, work on the body the way YOU want - a change is as good as a rest they say :)<br /><br />Have a good time in Ohio!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-74307372147320849002009-07-31T22:25:27.211-07:002009-07-31T22:25:27.211-07:00see, I know where you are coming from; you want to...see, I know where you are coming from; you want to look your best, but in this save-save-save, don't spend-spend-spend economy, we have forgotten the comforts we have gotten used to when times were good. I'm going to be meeting a friend from high school; not having seen her in 20 years. Pre-hard economic times I'd be getting my hair done, new outfit, etc. Now it didn't even dawn on me when we made the arrangements, until afterwards....and then I'm like "oh well". <br /><br />enjoy your vacation!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-46989134435430189342009-07-31T21:32:30.135-07:002009-07-31T21:32:30.135-07:00I've never had my eyebrows done. I'm sure...I've never had my eyebrows done. I'm sure I'm missing out on some pain. I keep them from growing together though!<br /><br />Everything will come together and you'll be your beautiful self and everyone in Ohio will envy you!!<br /><br />Hugs!!Green-Eyed Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175981627284967050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-40584242787391519622009-07-31T21:25:20.811-07:002009-07-31T21:25:20.811-07:00I won't even tell you how I ended up with a ha...I won't even tell you how I ended up with a half brow but I'm wearing one. I just hope that folks that see me think that I'm trying to be an original.<br /><br />I'm trying not to freak out over being 46 but it's hard not to so I totally understand!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459265311205890622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-72481119311870119962009-07-31T20:03:55.293-07:002009-07-31T20:03:55.293-07:00I can justify any primping regardless of finances....I can justify any primping regardless of finances. A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.Smart Mouth Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12157189992200894945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-45840032503235773252009-07-31T20:03:41.367-07:002009-07-31T20:03:41.367-07:00The thought of Botox injections scares me, though ...The thought of Botox injections scares me, though it's interesting to hear about it. I've always wondered about whether it worked immediately or not. Does that make me bo-curious? ;)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.com