Inflicting self-torture... but I'm gorgeous.

[JoyeAustin]

So I have always had impressive eyebrows. Woolly eyebrows, perhaps you could call them. I did my best to tame them with tweezers, painstakingly plucking each little devil hair. When I was younger, I was really diligent about this and I was looking good, but as I got older and began my babymaking career my attitude became more along the lines of, "Screw it."

Since leaving my husband in April, I have undergone several small but important changes. First, I have lost fifteen pounds and I'm well on my way towards bringing my weight down to a happy, healthy range.

Secondly, I cut my hair. This may seem like a small thing to count as a significant change, but anyone who has been in a controlling relationship knows that things like hair cuts are major steps towards reclaiming your independence. That first haircut was a few months ago, and today I had another one because my hair was bushin' out pretty terrifically.

I also did something else today that was a biggie for me. Something I've actually never done before. I had my upper lip and eyebrows waxed.

Two words: Ouch. Wow!

The Before Picture.

The Now Picture:

Did waxing hurt? Well, sure, duh. It stung a little. But it didn't hurt as much as a tattoo does, or childbirth, or stubbing your dang toe. I hate stubbing my toe! Stupid toes!

So, dere you has it.

[mabelsbabygirl]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:22 PM

You look totally different, good for you!

[sherriet]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:25 PM

Gorgeous!

[innocencexinxme]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Congrats! You look amazing!

[quietside]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:27 PM

You look fantastic: younger and healthier.  Dare I say like you care and are taking care of yourself like we all should. (Making mental note.) Good for you.  Keep up the hard work.  You're worth it. ;)

[parrishsky]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:28 PM

I love it. What a difference!! I think you actually look younger now.

Way to go on the new you!

 

[sapient]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:36 PM

Wow Joye that looks amazing!!

One hot lady!

[ErikaRobin]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:37 PM

See?  I told you.

You look hawt, woman!

[Rebeccalynn_dj]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:39 PM

You look great! 

You know how I feel about waxing, plucking, and shaving.  Extra points on your girl card!

[KristiS11384]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:41 PM

You look FABULOUS!!

 

 

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[spencersmum]

Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:44 PM

OwwwOOOGA! You look fantastic woman! Props for reclaiming yourself!