How vain are you?

Beesie did a good post explaining the weak research/correlation on moderate alcohol consumption. I'm not going to worry about it if I want a glass of wine.

Mmmmmm if I could drink a 'Rita would be a first choice. Or maybe an aged Scotch on the rocks. I can only dream. 

Yes, Momine, come here right now and help me kick some a$s.  I am weak.  And then it will be a big mean girl slumber party!  Agree with everything, actually -- I think there is probably a link between drinking and some forms of bc (but for other forms they have not necessarily established a strong causal relationship) -- and, yes, I think drinking is essential at times.  I have to work at it -- I don't naturally drink much.  But I am having a beer right now, in fact.

And I haven't had a margarita in ages, but agree with Melissa and Bronxgirl that it is necessary that you should have one, Momine.  But here is my further advice: have a shot of tequila first, the old fashioned way (tequila, a really nice one, then salt off your hand, then bite on a lime). THEN have the margarita.  It should not be a blended one -- those are difficult to drink.

Have two seven year olds and do not get out much for margarita night, that's sure.  But, you know, I probably should.  Occasionally.  I only wish I could be there when Momine has her first one!  Tequila is a drink for special occasions.  There should probably be dancing.

Melissa, it's a mess.  This is a thread for vanity, and I do not want to go OT and be a bummer.  But my PT, each time she massages my Frankenstein-like ruined 'area,' purrs softly to me about recon -- 'Don't decide now -- you have time -- you can always do it later -- you are so young --' etc.  So today I started crying while she did it.  And she read this as my being so sad about my recon issues, which is not untrue, but I just wasn't crying about that at that moment.  And now everyone is launching into action -- I need a 'counsellor' to deal with my issues regarding reconstruction.  I need to be able to look at my terrible and botched emergency sx gouge job in the mirror more.  Also she forbids me to do yoga or run.  And I issued an ultimatum -- not going back unless things change.

Hi!  I'm new here and have never posted on any discussion.  I love the topic.

How vain am I?  I can't believe that I took my 9 year daughter to school and went for a blood test, looking the way I do! 

I am on my 5th of 8 chemo rounds, but have managed to "save" my hair with an ice cap.  Okay, it "saved" my hair, so far, for my daughter's sake, but my naturally wavy hair is now the texture of a Jack Russell terrier!!!  Its a pixie cut, but I look like one of my daughter's brunette Barbie dolls who "got a haircut".  You know the way that Barbie hair never actually lies flat EVER AGAIN once it goes in a bathtub???

Then there is the makeup.  I was a model in my 20s and was NEVER seen without at least the makeup basics.  Today, I had the Barbie "haircut" hair, no makeup (I still have eyebrows, but the eyelashes are constantly sticking me in the eye), a huge herpes blister on my lower lip and that's before I let you in on the wardrobe choice today!!!

Here it goes:  a red cotton turtleneck (I slept in), a "vintage" (another word for should have been donated years ago) red Gap sweater, black yoga pants (yes, with visible panty lines), white sport socks and a pair of navy blue fake Crocs bought at the local Chinese shop. 

I laugh at how much I have changed with cancer. 

Thanks for letting me put that out there! 

Cider, so glad to hear you're NED! That's great news!

Momine, I love that dress! You look amazing!

Welcome to this thread, athensamazon! I used to never be seen without makeup either, and now there are days I do nothing more than curl my lashes. I always have to do that!

Momine - I like the dress, and I ADORE the shoes - oxfords, with a stacked heel - perfect, just perfect.  Looks like you're ready to walk into the conservatory at a country house and serve tea to your posh friends - I'd like lemon in mine please.

Bobo - I implanted ( got talked into it, and that's RARE for me, just couldn't fight the pressure of the surgeon who "really didn't want to do the BMX if I didn't first talk with "her" plastic surgeon.  Well, they put in expanders, and the #$%#%^$%# hospital got to charge a LOT more $$$$ cuz 2 surgeons working - seriously, this is SO true - and I HATED them ( expanders and both the surgeons, women too!).  Finally went to a different PS at a different hospital who would LISTEN to me, and put in very VERY VERY small silicone implants. As long as I'd already had the damned expanders, I figured I might as well implant silicone. I HATED THEM, how they looked, like "man boobs" and felt - AWFUL under the pec muscle. After I got thru my 5 years of Arimidex, I decided to have the implants removed - so I was EXPLANTED, PS who is a sweet heart,  if I'd gone to her FIRST, she probably would have agreed with me to stay unreconstructed!  So she removed the implants in her office, didn't make me go to hospital, local anesthesia, one of the phuquers had ruptured - and I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE being Cute & Concave, cuz I ain't Flat & Fabulous as many are.  EXPLANTATION - thank goodness.

Try to follow your gut, and do what YOU WANT TO DO - don't be talked into ANYTHING, NADA, NOTHING, NEVAH ( that's Bawstan for never)

I am very naughty tonight- if Selena is adding all those "D"-words which I love can we push deconstruct a bit further and add debunk as in myths, legends and other unproven "things" LOL

but promise me that we will never add "deny"!

Caryn

LOL- I was "that kid" growing up I have to say- I was always nearby when there was trouble of any kind.  We won't add "deny" in my view. 

I do support Lysine based on my own anecdotal evidence but you are right- must catch it early.  I know some take Lysine regularly at least when traveling or stressed. 

I finally let my frustration overcome my better judgement and posted to the Compl. thread- I never liked it when people speak for other people- just have to speak for yourself- thats enough

Sunflowers, I have always loved oxfords, flat, heeled, whatever. Sadly, my left foot now has a bunion, on TOP of the joint, which Mr. Google tells me is caused by having high arches (check) and wearing flat, unsupportive shoes a lot (check, love my leather flip-flops in the summer and flat boots in winter). So I got some arch supports and bought my first pair of Adidas (gah!) to wear in the gym and for other exercise. 

 Thumbs up to your addendum Selena!

Re: Mrs Brown ~ funniest shit I've seen in a long time!  Loved it soooo much I streamed the first episode while on the treadmill this morning and nearly peed my pants more than once!   Can't wait for episode two tomorrow.

Re: perfume ~ I'm a huge fan of anything Burberry.  Love Touch and Weekend!   My mom used to wear White Shoulders.  Lovely.