Indulgent Afternoon

Yesterday afternoon, I took more time for myself than I have in a very long time, and I felt so guilty about it! It started with leaving the house at noon for a 12:30 waxing appointment, right after Lola and Eva both went down for naps. Then I stopped at a health food store before heading to a 2pm appointment with my friend Kari Boatner. Kari permed and tinted my lashes, waxed my brows and gave me a consultation on my permanent makeup options. I didn't get home until 4:30!!!! I rushed home in a panic, certain that the world had fallen apart without me. Much to my relief (and dismay?) things had gone very smoothly in my absence, and Lola greeted me very casually. She's shown more excitement when I've returned from a trip to the bathroom! But the results of my outing may have been worth the absence! Every time I look in the mirror, I do a double take. My dark, curled lashes have given my eyes a noticeable lift. I look fresher, brighter, more rested. Like I'm always a very natural looking mascara - maybe one of those clear ones that makes your lashes a bit darker and a bit longer and a lot curlier. LOVE IT! My newly shaped brows further open my eyes.
Kari also recommended IPL to lighten the tummy scars from my appendectomy. Genius. Don't know why I didn't think of that!
Next up: An appointment for a peel, a microdermabrasion, and BOTOX on the 21st.
Tomorrow: My sister Nelly's Flat Belly Diet Diaries...