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I thought about doing eyelash extensions until I saw how much it costs when you factor in the upkeep. I think they look great, and you can pick your level of drama, but they’re expensive. I’d have done it by now if it wasn’t so expensive. (I have no upcoming event that warrants a one-time application.)
Falsies are the cheaper alternative to extensions, you can choose dramatic or more natural-looking falsies, and I don’t think they’re super hard to put on with a little practice. I’m sure they’d teach you how to apply them at Ulta (or just watch some YouTube videos! I learned most of what I know about makeup application on YouTube). I’ve used Ardell Demi Wispies before for events and like the way those look.
My lashes are long and thick, or so I’m told, but they’re light in color. Mascara makes a world of difference in my appearance. When I use They’re Real by Benefit, my mom always asks me what I’m doing besides mascara. I’ve thought about trying lash tinting to see what that’s like on me.
Not sure what’s next for me. If I don’t struggle too much I can see myself doing it longer. I know I’d like to do the food reintroduction this time because I do have some GI and acid reflux issues, and I’m unsure which foods trigger those in me. (Last time I did this, I had zero acid reflux! At this point, I’m taking medication for it far more often than I’d like.) I’d love to lose a little of the weight I’ve put on in the past couple years — it’s not a *ton*, but I’m teetering on the brink of needing to buy clothes in a larger size. I think I’ll lose a little on Whole 30, and if I do, great! — that’ll be a bonus of a “reset” that has some larger goals behind it.
https://whole30.com/2013/08/revised-timeline/
I’m on day three (even though BG technically botched my day one when he made me breakfast with a bit of dairy, but I’m shrugging that off since I don’t think it’s realistic to be 100% perfect at this). It says that the awful-ness many people feel on days 2-3 is in direct proportion to how bad their diet was before. Mine was bad, particularly my alcohol consumption. But like I said, I can’t tell if it’s a diet change OR the cold I feel coming on. Either way, I don’t feel great today.
The only time in my life that I’ve ever seen my abs was the last time I did Whole30. Although I was probably a good 10 lbs lighter when I started it than I am now, so I don’t have those aspirations this time. Just want to rein in my sugar and alcohol intake, both of which have been out of control for awhile, but am expecting and hoping for some weight loss, too. I went on vacation immediately after my round, so never did the reintroduction of inflammatory foods to figure out which ones don’t sit well with me. I know I have some (suspect dairy to be one), so plan to do the reintro this time. I can tell I’m coming down with a cold (throat is sore), but I also have a headache, and I’m not sure if I can attribute the latter to illness or the “hangover” a lot of people allegedly get in the early days of this eating plan.
@shakeourtree Well, I guess as far as break-ups go, that’s the best kind if it has to happen. I’m usually a bit sad even when I know it’s the right call. Wishing you good health and great dates in 2019! You’ll have to keep us updated when you get back out there!
This is a really silly thing, but I’ll share anyway. As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve decided to do Whole30, which is 30 days of a pretty restrictive “nutrition reset.” I’ve did it several years ago and felt great, but it’s hard in that it requires a fair amount of planning. I decided to start on January 1, but had zero planned for this short work week. So I felt like I’d been yapping my bf’s ear off nonstop about compliant foods, and apologized for being such a broken record. Anyway, he made a comment about wanting to support me and you know what? It was such a small, non-thing thing, but it made me so happy. That’s all.
@alafair, just saw your post — your guy travels a lot, right? I can’t quite recall, but it seems like you’ve had at least a couple pretty long stretches apart. I’ve dated my fair share of guys who travel for work and I’ve found my emotions build more slowly with those guys than the ones I’m able to see more of. And as far as friend intros go, how often does he see his friends? If you go maybe a month or so back in this thread, I lamented that I was bringing my guy around my friends but had only met one of his. But then realized that HE doesn’t see his friends as often as he’d like because they’re almost all newlyweds with babies who moved out to the suburbs. (He brought me around to different holiday events and I am actually overwhelmed by how many friends he has – HA! – and even the friends he’d never even mentioned to me knew exactly who I am.) Anyway, everyone’s different, but some food for thought before you panic too much!
I was debating between dry January and Whole 30 (also dry, but gets pretty restrictive with other foods and beverages) and settled on Whole 30. I went to a New Year’s Day party yesterday, and chowed down on veggie sticks and water. I thought I’d have a harder time declining, but it was actually super easy because I reached my limit with treats and booze.
@shakeourtree Sorry to hear about you and your boyfriend! Hope you’re doing well. You can vent here if you need to! I can’t really recall if it was something newer or an LTR, but it sucks either way for it to happen around the holidays.
Today is my first day back at work and I’m regretting not requesting the rest of this week off. I went to my parents’ house in another state for a bit while I was off work, and it was difficult (parents are divorced but insist on living together, hating each other). Then came back here and felt like I had nonstop holiday activity for my boyfriend’s friends/family. That much socializing (with people I don’t know well, no less) was exhausting for me!
My work pants are tight so I am doing Whole 30 this January. Had great results last time I did it a few years ago.
OMG yikes! I’d be so unsettled by this! I’ve been watching the Dirty John series on TV and this is something John Meehan would do! I think all you can do for now is document what happened. I’ve never had to get a restraining order, but to my knowledge they can be pretty difficult to get. So document everything. Might be helpful if you have some past messages, too. I personally would get some sort of security system like a camera, but even a fake one might be enough of a deterrent if the guy isn’t truly insane.
In happier news, does this mean MoV is officially a resident? Not a great “welcome” if he is, but overall a good step for the relationship!
If they’re such a health hazard, why haven’t you taken the toys away?
I find it really odd that a four year old would be able to spot a knock off.
Anyway, agree with everyone here. Sounds like you’re hoping your daughter will thank her aunt for the *fake* gift, to be honest. You said yourself your daughter likes it, so what’s the issue? And agreed that this can be a teachable moment in graciously accepting gifts, and that the dollar value/name brand of a gift isn’t what’s important.
That sounds like great news @JD!
BG and I went to his group of friends’ annual “holiday hoopla” on Saturday. Holy crap, he has a LOT of friends. I was a little overwhelmed not knowing anyone but him at such a larger gathering. A couple of his friends came up to me to gush about how much they love him, how great and thoughtful he is, how happy they are to see him so happy, how glad they are that he met someone nice… it was sweet. 🙂 I’ve been superrrr slammed at work this month — my company shuts down for the holidays, which is great, but I have the same amount of work to do and over a week less time to do it in! — so we’re doing dinner and exchanging Christmas gifts together tomorrow. I think it’ll be the last I see him until I get back from Christmas at my parents’.
A 29 year old woman dating a 19 year old dude is just as gross.
The friend I mentioned, who is 34 and always date significantly younger, thinks it’s gross and weird for women his age to date men who are as young as the women he dates. And I think a lot more people have that immediate ick-factor reaction when the genders are flipped. But it’s like, does that matter? I’m early 30s, and I would (and have) dated younger, but a college-aged guy at this point in my life? Hard pass.
