From The Desk of….
Your friendly neighborhood escort.
Im so out of touch. I always have so much going on and when I finally sit down (well, lay down) in bed with my wireless laptop, I am just too tired to throw a few words together. So dont expect to much coherant thoughts here, my little chick-a-dees.
I find it difficult to start way back and try to catch up on my life til present, so Ill just start with the hear and now. Right. Today I had permanent full-face makeup applied. Or, you can more properly call it "make-up enhancement" if you want to, because it sounds pleasant and less painful. Those of you not ‘in the know’, permanent makeup is no other than tatooing makeup to areas on your face so that a lady does not have to go thru the daily routine of applying eyeliner, grooming eyebrows or lining lips and applying lipstick.
Really, what I want to call it is excruciating pain for the sake of saving 15 minutes a day. One of my clients…or shall I say the Client who financed it… reminded me that on record he has me saying "its a few moments of pain for a lifetime of beauty…" or some-such rediculous statement I made when asking him to help me finance it.
What I really did was ask if we could barter, he give me the money to do it in advance and I repay him back with my affections…at 4 total sessions at 1.5 hours each and I added what I call a "thank you session" to make the deal sweeter. Of course he bit, sent me the money, and off to the spa I went.
The eyebrows hurt the least, which is where she started. I have dark eyebrows but the "tail" of my eyebrows where so faint and thin, that from a distance, you really couldnt see them and therefore not framed my face well. Now I have full, tailored brows, slightly arched.
My top eyelid was next. I asked for a thicker "cat eye" look since that is how I’ve always worn my dark liner…Im half hispanic and we like to really accentuate the eyes. All I gotta say is that hurt ALOT…but not as much as the LOWER lash area. Nothing like the pain of being worked on your tear dut area (have some of you had a tattoo?) well imagine that right next to your eyes, ok? I feel like cussing right now, but I wont. No need to overstate how @&#^%$*& much it hurt.
But no. Nothing prepared me for the pain that was to come when she started on my lip liner….I had asked about correcting my assemetrical lip line on the right side…and also to make them poutier and make the bow of my lip more rounded instead of pointed…..so after the liner, i had my full lips tattooed in….towards the end…during the eyes and the hour it took to do my lips I was doing everything to not jump out of my skin.
Results? Well, its been 12 hours…very tender…brows are pretty intensely coloured, eyes are red, tender and puffy, lips are the worst…they feel severly burned. But, after researching this countless hours I knew what to expect. I am waiting for the healing to be over with. With the deal I am receiving lash extensions..a $100 value…. tomorrow if the swelling has gone down.
Why did I do this? Eh, I wanted to. I hadnt thought of it very long but wondered if I could gather the cash up fast enough Id take the plunge.
Yes, my husband noticed. What I decided to do was put half of it on his credit card to account for the cost of what I had done. (He doesnt know how much it all cost…) and took the other half from my client to pay the rest. I wil return the remainder to him…pay him off in 2 visits + one"thank you" session and viola! Done.
Remind me next time to tell you about a stalker Ive been dealing with. Time for bed.
Very interesting. How long do the results last?
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owie!! I am sorry it hurts so bad, but I’m glad you got it done :o) I bet you will love it once it heals!
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I’ve contemplated permanent cosmetics. I’d love to never have to apply eyeliner or lipcolor again… However, I’ve got a tattoo on the top of my foot, and I can not imagine ever having that kind of work done around my eyes. MAYBE my mouth, but not my eyes. Write soon about your stalker and how you’re dealing.
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So, do you think it was worth it now that you have results to consider?
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Damn. My idea of cosmetic surgery is a haircut. I’m sure the pain will go away soon, right?
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You’re a braver woman that I am thats for sure 🙂 Nice to hear from you again.
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Hi Kel! Wow, permenant makeup. You are brave. 🙂 I wanna see a picture.
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no thanks!! i like my tattoos but not on my face. easier to put on the makeup…plus you have to have it touched up after awhile. plus i work in an office…i cant say i dont feel good if i look good!
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God, that sounds excruciating.
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LOL… My very first thought was – There is NO hiding this one from the hubby… You ought to post before and after pics… (after you’ve all healed up.)
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OUCH! I don’t even have pierced ears!!!
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Hi Kel, I can’t even imagine the pain. I have one tattoo on my back and I can honestly say I wish I never got it. I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for all your notes.
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I just clicked on ILuvCats… as I do so admire the natural look! (LOL)
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yuck
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Hi Kel, that is funny, I happen to have that in common with your friend. Any kind of mouth sounds get to me after a while as well. People who chew their tongues – ewww so gross. Nail biting, cuticle chewing it all gets to me. How are you feeling today? You will have to let us know when you feel better. Good night.
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Hi Kel, I just wanted to stop by and see how you were healing? I hope you’re doing well.
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Hi Kel, Thank you for your note. I hope you’re doing well.
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Hi Kel, I’m worried about you. I hope you’re ok. Whenever you’re ready to write we will be here waiting for you. *Hugs* Love ya, Robin
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It was nice to see you on my note page. Thank you. Even if your not writing it always makes me smile to see a note from you because at least I know you’re still here. I hope everything is ok. Take care, Robin
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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i always thought of doing that so i didnt have to put on the makeup all the time. i seem to have become really lazy with that the older i get. it is more easier to just get up and go..LOL now after reading your pain i think it is safe to say i will not do it..LOL i hope you had a happy thanksgiving hun. love and hugs, brooke
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Hi Kel, I just wanted to stop by and say hello. How are you? *hugs* I hope you are well. Love, Robin
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Hi Kel, It was good to see you on my note page. I’m sorry to hear that you aren’t feeling well. I had a bacterial infection and it sucked. I finally feel better after some strong antibiotics. Hope to see an entry from you soon but no pressure. Just know that I am thinking about you. Feel better. Love ya, Robin
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Ryn : Yes, I do.
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I live in Brooklyn, NY in a very small quiet neighborhood that most people have never heard of – it’s called Mill Basin. I’m the poor girl living in a very rich neighborhood. No joke.
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