In honor of my birthday I decided to pause a moment and take a look in the mirror and assess the situation. This may sound funny, but I don’t regularly take the time to “take care of” myself, and as usual I have been letting some things go. No doubt some of you fellow moms can relate…
First up: Hair Color
Cost ~ $7.33
Give or take a few pennies; I’m going by memory. As cheap as this is, I don’t even do this often enough. My hair is very strange: dark at the roots on top; blonde on the sides. It actually looks like I dye my hair if I don’t color it.
I’m not against professional highlights by any means. (Unless it’s putting you into debt or keeping food off the table. Ahem.) I’ve had mine done many times myself. Right now, that’s just not where I want my money to go.
Next Up: Facial Hair Removal
Just keeping it real here, people.
I got some Surgi-Cream (“The professional depilatory!”) at Wally-Mart years ago. If memory serves, it cost under $10. If I actually used this stuff as often as I should it would undoubtedly be gone by now…
Hey, at least I’m naturally blonde. (Mostly, that is.)
(This photo is not of the product I have. I would post a picture of what I use, but my camera is loaned out to a teenager even though it should have been returned by now.) (Long story.)
Finally: A Way Overdue Haircut
Unfortunately, I did not have a coupon this time.
Cost: $13.00 + $4 tip
I think I’m going to grow it out a little, but still keep the long layers. What do you think?
Oh, and Mustn’t Forget: I Shaved My Legs
Cost: $0
It’s been a long, cold winter, people.
(These aren’t my legs, either.)
Last, But Oh, So Very Not Least: A MASSAGE
Cost: $60 + $10 tip
Oh. My. Word. Worth every last penny.
A friend referred me to this particular massage therapist. She’s a physical therapist by day, and I’m sure that helps her be an even better massage therapist. I would definitely recommend her. If you are in the Dayton area and would like her information, just let me know.
From My Kids
I’d love to show you a picture of the drawing my daughter made me, complete with candy taped all over it and a sign, “One a day for each of us” (You know, like a vitamin) and a picture of the two of us. Despite her big brother telling her to stop with the candy all ready, because he’s grumpy like that, which led her to tears and drama and OH MY. (I think he was just jealous because he wasn’t in the picture.) (When all he needs to do is swipe a piece of candy anyway like his little brother does.)
Thing is? I wasn’t even there for all of that! Because I was at my massage. And Conner was babysitting. Which he did for free because it’s my birthday and all. And I would take a picture and show you what Olivia made me but did I mention that I don’t have my camera? (Even though I should by now?)
And Peter? Well, he’s just so darn cute, you know? I think he helped with the candy…
Total Birthday Breakdown: $94.35 (plus candy)
Now pardon me while I go rinse the oils off my body. I just had a massage, don’t you know.
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Well Happy Birthday, you deserve to pamper yourself every now and then…. and you deserve your camera back by now!!! Darn teenagers!!
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Great way to spend a birthday! Sounds as if you had a happy one. Happy Birthday!!!!
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Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Jolyn, happy birthday toooooooo…. YYYYYOOOOOUUUUU!!!!
and many more!
Love your post. What a great way to treat yourself. I’d take you out to Starbucks for a cup of friendship coffee if we live close.
PS. I love the part of shaving your legs. LOL!
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jolyn Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Thanks, dear! Someday I’d love to take you up on that cup of coffee!
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Happy Birthday! We have to pamper ourselves every once in a while! I’ll be doing the same thing next month
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jolyn Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Thanks, Lakita! For yours next month, I highly recommend a massage!
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Sounds like a great day – glad you took the time to pamper yourself. I got the cheap massage thing down (so I can go more often), so let me know if you need some info.
Aren’t you glad that you didn’t wake up to this icy snowy mess on your birthday? At least it will be gone by tomorrow. I LOVE living in Ohio…
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jolyn Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Yes, I would like that information! Although I was very pleased with the massage I got…
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Sounds like a great birthday! Wishing you much health, happiness, and continued debt free-ness in the coming year.
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jolyn Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Thanks, Mysti — it was!
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Happy birthday!
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First of all, Happy Birthday! Second, this post was hilarious. I hope you had a great day; it sounds like you did
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jolyn Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Thanks, Angela! So… when you getting your massage?
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