Skin Deep Solutions
I don't want a fair complexion, in fact I hate those Fair n Lovely ads.
I love my brown skin, just that I want a flawless complexion.
Soft skin that would make even a jackfruit slide off my arm, not just an ice cube.
I am willing to do anything for it.
But I shall NOT drink Aloe Vera Soup.
Blech.
I tried adding vegetables to make it a really healthy stew but to no avail, now even the potatoes taste bitter. Sugar, lemon juice, pepper and 2 tsp of salt later I am stuck with a BIG pot of bitter, absolutely unpalatable stew.
I think emptying The Mr's wallet in a spa is easier, simpler and leaves a nicer taste in my mouth.
Aromatherapy -- $65
Facial -- $75
The look on The Mr's face when I propose this plan -- Priceless *evil grin*
*Sigh*
I miss the beauty parlours of India where you are pampered for a very nominal charge.
Till then I shall strive for aesthetic nirvana with my tweezers, moisturisers and a bottle of wax :(
I love my brown skin, just that I want a flawless complexion.
Soft skin that would make even a jackfruit slide off my arm, not just an ice cube.
I am willing to do anything for it.
But I shall NOT drink Aloe Vera Soup.
Blech.
I tried adding vegetables to make it a really healthy stew but to no avail, now even the potatoes taste bitter. Sugar, lemon juice, pepper and 2 tsp of salt later I am stuck with a BIG pot of bitter, absolutely unpalatable stew.
I think emptying The Mr's wallet in a spa is easier, simpler and leaves a nicer taste in my mouth.
Aromatherapy -- $65
Facial -- $75
The look on The Mr's face when I propose this plan -- Priceless *evil grin*
*Sigh*
I miss the beauty parlours of India where you are pampered for a very nominal charge.
Till then I shall strive for aesthetic nirvana with my tweezers, moisturisers and a bottle of wax :(
posted by Kumari at 3:16 PM
10 Comments:
:)) aloe vera soup?! :O no thanks! maybe you tell the mister nicely that he better shell out the money for the aromatherapy n facials, else he gets aloe vera soup for breakfast, lunch n dinner ;o)
Jackfruit slide of your arm? Errrm??!
But really, this Aloe Vera business is terrible. While a lot of things that we eat can be used on our skin/hair too... the other way around is not a great idea! :)
Come to India soon, and you can get some - Skin Polishing done at the Kaya skin clinic which has a branch in our neighbourhood. At some obscence charges, skin nirvana is assured. But at least this way you do your bit for the economy of the beloved des, isn't it?
Sometimes, I catch my reflection in the mirror at work and realized I look like a slob, not even a geek, just a slob and everytime I resolve to dress up like a "pretty woman" the next day, but it never happens, the slob with a loose sweat shirt and an old pair of jeans stares back at me :(
After reading Opal Mehta, I did paint my nails a shocking pink though :)
And thanks for the tip, me not trying aloe vera soup :)
Dont drink Aloe Vera soup...drink just plain old water! that tasteless thing that everybody dreads here in the US :)
Gallons of water is the trick to soft skin :)
Man , I sound like a doc or a nutritionist or someone that am not :)
I hear your pain, girl :-) It is like Murphy's law, except in the feminine gender. If a zit can crop up, it is bound to. Ditto for misc other growths ;-)
I hear your pain too! I must add that typically now the summer is here, and it's difficult to hide everythign beind full sleeves and jeans, it's me, bottle of wax and big mess!! :)
I like you!
@Shub: :D now that's what I call a shrewd mind!
@Soups: Ooh, Kaya skin clinic. From the outside, the whole place looks inviting ut considering the price, one does feel like re-thinking the whole idea :) But yeah, obscene Indian charges are nowhere compared to what they charge here for a simple eyebrow-waxing :((
@RS: Oh yes! Don't try that soup ever. I stopped painting nails after college. Never found the time for that. But i love to dress up, even if I am stepping out just to dump our trash :D Well, lack of anything substantial to do has this effect :p
@IBH: Hmm...shoing signs of a Mom :) Advising the younger ones on what to do and what not to do :D How are you feeling these days?
@Munimma: I know! Somedays, I feel the whole world is against me :(
@Sandy: Gaah! Tell me about it! Oflate, I've developed this crazy allergy to waxing wherein my arms n legs develop rashes that last almost 2 days :(( So at times I just resort to razors. To hell with bad karma and likes :)
@I like midgets: Well, glad you do :)
Kumari,
Nice post. Back to reading blogs. My little girl makes sure that I wake up every 2 hours in the night.
Hope I get time out of my routine to blog again.
BTW, it is so true..I miss our Desi Threading and also the inexpensive pampering.
@Manchus: Congrats! Awwwww...Li'l girls are so much fun even if they give us no sleep as kids and as teenagers :)
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