Yesterday was one of those days where I just played a lot of catch up and tried to answer a bunch of email and give myself the illusion of being productive. But all I could really think about was that Parenthood was coming on later because it’s my new favorite show. I watched all three seasons this summer on Netflix in a shamefully short amount of time.
I’d tell you how long, but I feel like you might judge me.
I won’t go as far to say that I love it as much as Friday Night Lights because, well, that just isn’t possible. But it is a close second and I feel that the Braverman family has filled a void in my T.V. heart.
So I spent the morning on the internet doing various internet things and came across this headline.Men Caught Smuggling Monkeys in Their Pants. And to give you insight into my maturity level, my first thought was “Is that what they’re calling it these days?”
The truth is that two men were actually trying to smuggle monkeys in their pants and got caught because have you ever observed a monkey? Is there any scenario in which you think you might be able to get away with having one in your pants?
Anyway, that’s not really the point of this post because there is no point to this post. But what I really wanted to tell y’all is that I went to a new beauty salon on Monday. And while I was there I had a consult with an eyebrow specialist. Raise your hand if you knew that existed.
Normally I just get my brows waxed every now and then at the little place where I get an occasional pedicure. And then I tweeze stray hairs every morning and night to keep them in line. I inherited my daddy’s eyebrows which means they could take over my entire face if left to themselves.
But the eyebrow specialist used a stencil to show me the brow shape I should ideally have. I don’t need to tell you that I was sad to discover that my ideal brow shape is not my current brow shape. I guess it stands to reason that when you’re paying $8 to get your brows waxed in the back room of a pedicure place located in a strip center that you may not be getting a proper brow evaluation.
Apparently I have been over-plucking my eyebrows. And now, according to the ideal brow shape stencil, I need to let them grow in at various locations including in between my eyes. Just the thought of it makes me start to twitch.
The eyebrow specialist told me that I need to throw away my magnifying mirror and tweezers for the indefinite future. Which is the equivalent of telling me to quit breathing air. Plucking my eyebrows is one of my hobbies. I guess I’m trying to make up for all those unfortunate years in high school when it looked like two caterpillars were dueling to the death on my forehead.
But I’m going to follow her advice because she admonished me with the warning that thin brows make you look older. And I certainly don’t want my brows giving away my age. That’s what my “laugh lines” are for.
So there’s no real point to this except to tell you that if I seem a little edgy over the next few weeks, it’s because I’m in the arduous process of growing out my eyebrows. Which is a phrase I never thought I’d say.
Right along with “Two men were caught smuggling monkeys in their pants”.
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Just yesterday I thought that maybe I should grow my eyebrows out a bit. My next thought was “is growing your eyebrows out even a thing?” And now, timely as ever, you’ve allowed me to know that yes, it is a thing. So thank you! Let’s try this shaggy brow thing out, shall we.
I think before and after photos are needed here. Thanks for the laughs this morning and especially for sharing the monkey story. Who knew?
I am in the throes of a Friday Night Lights marathon. I only just started watching it, and I’m mildly obsessed. As in, my children haven’t had a real meal in three days, obsessed. It’s a sickness. I can’t even begin to think about Parenthood.
Yes I have been seeing an Eye brow specialist for over a year.And is true that you will look younger with the correct eye brow arch. So hang in there, and you will be glad you did.
Also please on fashion Fridays do some plus size clothing, I know that is not the size you wear, but I assume I am not the only plus size who reads your blog everyday.
My goodness. I had no idea there was a such a thing as an eyebrow specialists. Now I want to find one.
Oh my gosh!!! An eyebrow specialist!!! I am OCD about my eyebrows and I would LOVE to see an eyebrow specialist because I am pretty sure I have plucked and waxed too much. Eyebrows are usually one of the first things I notice about someone followed closely by their eyelashes (I wish mine were longer!)! I am searching google to see if I can find one in Virginia. Goodbye $8 waxing at the mani/pedi shop.
I was excited about the Parenthood premiere as well. You can tell that FNL and Parenthood have people in common when you look at the style and writing. Love it!
As for eyebrows, may the force be with you. I was just thinking this morning that I have to have something done about mine.
This intrigues me. Now, I need to google “eyebrow specialist” to see where I can find one.
Ditto on the before and after photos. Just do a close up of one brow so we can see the difference.
I have actually heard of eyebrow specialists as both my daughters go to one. They inherited significant brows from their fathers side of the family. I on the other hand…don’t need my brows plucked too much (they are blonde and insignificant) , but my chin is becoming a whole new area of concern. Oye!
For those pesky chin hairs I go to an electrologist, and after a few years of treatment I have a smooth chin and no stray hairs on my upper lip. Others wax those facial areas but I wanted the hair completely zapped.
If the next picture you show of yourself has you looking like Bert from Sesame Street, I’m am going to have to tell you that you were probably on the set of a Candid Camera/Punked/Dateline “How Gullible Are Americans?” type show.
Bawled my eyes out in the last five minutes of Parenthood. Oh, I missed that show!
As for an eyebrow specialist, I’d be afraid what they would tell me.
Parenthood. Ohhhh the tears. I’m so glad it’s back and I am excited to see where the Ray Romano storyline goes…
Exactly. Love Ray. And LOVE Parenthood. It’s my fave and has been for a long time and simply don’t get why it took so many people so long to find it.
Before and after photos please. I need to go to a specialist too. I am a FREAK about my eye brows!!
Before and after photos…like that’s gonna happen!!!! ;^)
Yes, letting your eyebrows grow back is a real thing…I’ve had to do it twice due to unfortunate waxing and threading incidents. The threading was done recently, in a nail salon in a strip mall (NEVER again! She actually made little sores all over! Who knew threading could do that!) by someone who obviously did not get the memo that thin brows make one look older. I am just thankful that my bangs are long enough to hide my brows; I think it’s gonna take a while for them to return to their former selves. I am definitely going to look into this amazing wonder know as an “eyebrow specialist”, and hopefully will never have to wait to have eyebrows again! Thank you so much for this information!! Hang in there…you WILL get through this!
Firstly, I just want to say how much I love your blog, I just started reading it a few weeks ago and I so look forward to reading every day!
Second, how good was Parenthood last night?? I LOVE that show. I can be laughing out loud one minute then sobbing the next. SO SO GOOD!!
Hope you have a great day!
Oh lawd! I don’t know if I could do it!
I wouldn’t call myself an “over” plucker…..but put away the tweezers & magnifying mirror? Ohhhhh boy!
Never watched Parenthood. Gotta check it out.
Oh, I feel your eyebrow pain. Mine are awful. I used to get them waxed at a spa in town. Before I had children and when I had a job and money. It was the only place I could go b/c I have super sensitive skin and MORE THAN ONCE I have had them done at one of those pedicure places and the person ripped skin off my eyelids. Yes they did. Right before my bridal portraits.
But I really really need to have them done. Thanks for the PSA reminder!!
Is growing out eyebrows as hard as growing out bangs? Because, I don’t think they make little clippies small enough for eyebrows.
I could not get rid of my tweezers and mirror indefinitely because I need them to get the hairs on my chin. THOSE, my friend, are what give away the age.
HA!! Little clipies for eyebrows. You make me laugh!
I have been staring at the clock all morning, because Wednesday lunch is when I watch Parenthood. It nearly killed me to see all the “It’s time for Parenthood” posts on Facebook last night, and not actually turn it on. But if I want to watch it uninterrupted, I need to watch when the baby (who is 2 on Friday) is sleeping. Not when kids are still coming untucked from their beds with flimsy excuses for still being awake. No, those kids need to be at school. And the husband needs to be at work. And now, Baby/Toddler, Mama’s going to need you to GO TO SLEEP BECAUSE I NEED TO WATCH PARENTHOOD IN COMPLETE AND TOTAL SILENCE.
Nothing helps the ’40′ face (of which I have) than bangs and great eyebrow!
So I clicked over to read about the men with monkeys in their pants. Below the article was a link to a few other “odd” stories, one of which YOU MUST READ…
http://www.digitalspy.com/odd/news/a379810/zoo-keeper-saves-monkeys-life-by-licking-its-bottom.html
MUST READ.
I have no words.
I think you should do a before and after eyebrows post complete with pictures. I’m also of the belief that God gave us the eyebrow shape that best compliments the rest of our faces. But that’s just me.
just grow bangs and then no one will know your eyebrows are awful!
Don’t be tempted to look at yourself in your car mirrors in daytime sunlight, either! JUST WARNING YOU, you may be tempted to bring your tweezers behind the wheel. And that would be pretty awkward at a stoplight.
you want to see OVERplucked???
http://annabellelouisebailey.blogspot.com/2012/01/change-will-do-you-good.html
i wasn’t allowed to go anywhere near a strip mall for 6 months…p-i-t-i-f-u-l!!!
This was the funniest thing I read all day! From the eyebrows to the monkeys in pants – I needed this chuckle big time – thank you!
So is it totally unreasonable to think I can start watching Parenthood now without seeing the previous seasons?
I think it is definitely worth it to start with the first season and catch up….you could start watching the current season now, but there are several storylines that have evolved quite a bit! Keep the tissues handy. I think the reason I love it is because they make it SO real….the chaotic family scenes are perfect.
I have to tell you how much I love your blog! It puts the biggest smile on my face! And I totally agree with you about Parenthood! I freaked out when I saw the previews last week for it and scared my kids a bit….It is my fave. And FNL…so so so good! Thanks again for your blog!
I had to grow out my eyebrows once about seven years ago. It was a dark time, I try not to think about it.
Do it! When you get older (I’m 53), they start disappearing on their own. Start with more so you can what you can!
GIRL!!! Of course you need an eyebrow specialist! I went to one in NY for 3 years and it was one of the first things that I searched for when moving to TX. You see, I am Italian. Yes. I have some serious eyebrows. If our eyebrows had a brawl, mine would pin yours in the first 2 seconds. Seriously. A good one is not cheap. Count on $30 to $45 per visit. But, you can probably get away with a once per month visit. Not me of course. I have to go every 3 weeks because #1 mine grow in fast and could pass for small hairy monkeys if left to their own devices, and #2 I suffer from the “I must pluck my eyebrows syndrome”. Call or email me. I will hook you up with the best girl in town. And do what they say. Many people over pluck and it absolutely does make you look older. (I don’t mean you specifically!) Having a designated eyebrow person is a right of passage for anyone over 40.
How did you find a specialist? & yes, getting your eyebrows done by the lady who just did your toes in the back room does seem a little sketch, I tried it once years ago and they burnt my skin with toooo hot of wax so Ive always just done them myself