Thursday, June 12, 2008

HAIRY

I hate shaving.

There, I said it.

In junior high, I twisted my ankle. The doctor that saw me at the after hours clinic called me Spike because my legs were not smooth.

In high school, I worked as a camp counselor every summer. One day we were having a staff meeting and this guy and I sat down indian-style beside each other and our knees brushed, He recoiled in shock. The sad part is that I know it couldn't have been that bad. It was in the summer and I was wearing shorts: three days growth MAX. "Get over it," I said to him. "A lot of girls don't shave everyday." He looked horrified. "You don't!?!?" "No way!" "Whatever. My wife will shave everyday because that--" (pointed to my knee) "--is disgusting." He's married now. Wonder if he's getting his way.

My friends, roommates, perhaps even coworkers who have sat close to me in meetings know that I am not one of those everyday-shaving breed of women. It's way too time consuming because we girls have a lot of surface area to cover.

However, I have a friend who has signed up* for permanent laser hair removal on his back. It's a year and a half long process (though I'm not sure if that is the standard). If it goes well, I really might consider getting it on my legs done one day. I mean, it's a time-saving investment. You can't put a price on extra time.

But until then, surely I am not the only one who doesn't shave her legs everyday. Right?

And while we're at it, if anyone has strong thoughts on Lasik surgery, please feel free to share. Maybe I should save for that before the laser leg hair removal. Maybe they can do both at once.

*By 'signed up', I mean 'is getting for free'. Damn twin study.

12 comments:

  1. So long dead squirrels! hee hee

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  2. I don't shave every day and I've only got a face to cover! I'm with you- Let is grow, let it grow, let it grow.

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  3. I don't shave everyday. In fact, I believe I shaved today for the first time in at least 4-5 days; disgusting, I know, but I do believe shaving everyday is overrated.

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  4. I'm with you. Shaving everyday is too much of a hassle. Oh, and New Edition sang Can You Stand the Rain, but the question/comment about Boys II Men is still valid.

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  5. Boys II Men did an a capella version on their II album. Actually waaay better than the original.

    Sorry Bobby!

    and just for the record, crack...is whack!

    Caa-ann you stand iiiittt...

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  6. Uh, I second that motion. Boys II Men's is way way better than New Edition.

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  7. i love reading you blog!
    it helps me laugh daily.
    i hope you don't mind, but i tagged you.

    as for lasik, my sister got it done over a year ago and she is very happy.

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  8. maybe I'm in the minority, but I totally shave (almost) everyday, 365 days/year (does that even make sense?). I just can't stand the stubble. And I've gotten a lot quicker, too. I guess practice makes perfect?

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  9. I don't shave everyday, either.

    I'm interested in LASIK, too. I've heard great stories from friends, but I'm also a bit nervous about some of the negative side effects that some folks get. If you find out anything interesting, I'd love to hear about it.

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  10. You would, Jennifer. Can't say that makes me like you more.

    To the rest of you, thanks for your honesty! Glad I am not alone.

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  11. linds - i think i remember that exact incident. was it at camp briarwood?!

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  12. I'm so glad I have blonde hair! I shave just twice a week in the summer- once a week in the winter. I HATE shaving and I don't care what other people think. Plus, I love my Schick Intuition blades and they are pretty expensive. I have to be selective about which days to shave.

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