Hi, M!

I had my first-and-only pedicure last year, on the day of a friend’s wedding. It was a rusharound day but I decided to get a mani-pedi from a gift certificate that I had been given. The pedicure turned out to be relaxing, and my biggest fear was ticklish feet, but that wasn’t a problem. On the other hand, I had put off shaving my legs until just before getting ready for the wedding, so I got a leg massage up to the knee and wasn’t particularly smooth. The off-putting thing that day was the man who did my manicure, while a very quiet and sweet woman worked on my feet. The man was very chatty and flirty, a little too much for me while being touched so much.

I do know a Mary Kay representative, but I have an aversion to those home party type sales.  I don’t want to host a party or ask my friends to spend money on stuff they don’t need, so I avoid that whole ‘circuit.’ I would prefer to go to a department store counter or a Sephora store. Just me.

I have worn contacts off-and-on in the past. They do take a bit getting used to, especially taking them out and putting them in with confidence. I am just disappointed with the level of correction on mine. I haven’t worn them since Friday, though I do need to break them in more.

I just sat in a restaurant over a light dinner and had a notebook, so I added some more things to my self-confidence/pampering list. One is buying myself a fancy nightie, mind you just for me, as I live alone, but something a dear (and funny) friend suggested last summer.  The other is joining Mensa or another club of sorts. I still want to do the facial some Saturday too.

Hi Ann,

I know a Mary Kay representative (she an area director and my MK lady) and she does do individual instructions as well as the parties.  But I totally understand.

And thanks for all your answers!

I also have a Mary Kay rep that comes to my home. There’s no party pressure unless you want to have one. They do have very good products if you can afford them.

So did you buy a fancy nightie?  Every girl should deserves to have a least ONE frilly nightie!

Not yet, Emmi. I bought two top/skirt coordinate outfits for work instead, but they made me pretty happy as well.

I’ve signed up for two events locally, in the hopes that I’ll be a bit more social.

To check back in here:

Facial—check. Did today. Great experience, in a little cottage out-of-the-way but recommended. The owner and I were the only ones in the place, which was nice. A full 90 minutes later I felt like I’d received an endless application of goopy stuff and warm moist towels, and my skin is so soft. I will do it again, not frequently but as a treat.

I had also done the makeup thing two weekends ago at the Estee Lauder counter. Bought only the anti-wrinkle cream but got a sample of an EL foundation that I love, so I will go back for it. I now wear at least a little eye makeup whenever I wear the contacts, and people notice.

Been feeling lots more confident lately as I hit my goal size, and sometimes lower.  My friends have been very supportive, and I can’t wait to go on my trip.  Replacing my drivers license with a new ‘me’ photo… that was an impulse that made me feel loads better.  Very busy next few days with work, pre-trip needs, etc. But pretty happy.