Recent Observations

Observation #1: There was a very large, very dark bruise on my calf, the result of my poor boat-hauling abilities on the Saturday before last.  The next day, I acquired several mosquito bites -- astonishingly, these were the first mosquito bites I'd received during my 11 months of living in Florida.  One mosquito targeted the center of the bruise, and the next morning, there was a circle of bruise-free skin-colored skin right where the mosquito bit me.  It was slightly itchy, of course, but that mosquito sucked the bruise right out.  I have a feeling that somehow there are millions of dollars to be made off this discovery.  Do you think it would work for dark undereye circles?

Observation #2: One of the clerks at Albertsons grocery store, an otherwise nondescript middle aged man, was wearing hibiscus-print board shorts with his official Albertsons golf shirt.  This disturbed me.  There are very few careers open to men for which it is appropriate to wear bathing suits on the job.  Lifeguard, cabana boy, surfing instructor, model... you will note that "grocery store clerk" is not on the list.  Maybe I'm hopelessly staid, but I don't want to wonder if the person packing up my canteloupe and Frosted Mini Wheats is wearing underwear or not.

The red flowers on his bathing trunks didn't even coordinate with his burgundy polo shirt.  Total fail.

Observation #3: If I wear lace underwear to Pilates class, it will have much the same effect as applying a microplane grater to my tailbone.  Chose ALL of your workout clothing wisely, is all I'm saying.

Observation #4: It appears that I only shaved one leg when I showered last night.  My right leg is smooth, my left leg is markedly less so.  I am torn as to whether I should go do an emergency single leg shave, put on long trousers rather than capris, or just say "screw it" and leave everything as is. 

Comments

[Lori]

#1 And I thought Arnica and brushing sent bruises packing fast..... I think you may be on to something with the dark circles though.....

#2 Pet Peeve of mine, people who think red and burgundy match as well as other similar colors...... And if mismatched colors wasn't bad enough, let's throw in some mismatched styles........... And yes, it's just not raught........

#3 Mmm, I though you believed in NVPL........ Well, maybe lace isn't visible, but with my skin, the swelling associated with microplaning probably would be.......

#4 Oh, hell, be wild and crazy and reshave 'em both! I can't imagine wearing trousers in Florida in late June.........

[Allison]

#1 -- You know, apparently bee venom can work wonders for nerve complaints. I wouldn't find it beyond the realm of belief that mosquitoes could be worth SOMETHING.

#2 -- I was rolling my eyes until the color mention. Red & burgundy? That makes my head hurt. My college roomie used to swear by "if it doesn't match perfectly, then CONTRAST." I still keep that in mind when I'm blending tones -- guess I should tell her that, huh?

#3 -- What, it wasn't therapeutic?

#4 -- My new favorite toy (and by "toy," I mean "thing that imparts pain, but leaves my legs looking much nicer"): Braun Silk Epil W/D. The first time, think waxing, but slower (OW). After the first time, it's easy, and my legs are getting smoother with each use. I love this thing, and can easily imagine a future sans razors.

[Allison]

Oh FINE. They stripped out the URL for my new toy. Here's the full name, so you can google it: Braun SE7281WD Xpressive Body System Rechargeable Wet & Dry Epilator

[Heather]

The last observation cracked me up!!! I'd probably wear pants considering what I'm going through these days. I'd have no patience with my time to do an emergency shave. Then again in Florida, maybe I'd make the time considering how hot it would be.

[mayberry]

I am fascinated by #1. To the point of wanting to see a picture. I know that is a little creepy.

[Kate]

you crack me up~!