tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post5238953351374767760..comments2023-08-15T06:09:11.024-04:00Comments on Motherhood in NYC: The FacialMarinkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489592695993949578noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-1751093439864366662008-12-20T03:08:00.000-05:002008-12-20T03:08:00.000-05:00Days late, I know. But this post just makes me ap...Days late, I know. But this post just makes me appreciate my facial specialist more. <BR/><BR/>The first time I got a facial, I got it in France and it was an informercial. And I did buy the Shiseido moisturizer. Was it better than my Cetaphil moisturizer? No. <BR/><BR/>But a few months ago, I was stressed and decided to do the cheapest spa thing I could find that wasn't a manicure or pedicure. It was a facial and it was fabulous. So relaxing. She doesn't say a word during and then after she might recommend something new for me to try but you can tell she's uncomfortable. "I just wanted to let you know that we have a new organic facial. You could try that next time. Or not." <BR/><BR/>I'm good at doing the "not" bit. <BR/><BR/><B>JoeInVegas</B> I don't know why you had to take off your pants but my facial ends up being more like a full body massage. Legs, Arms, hands, feet, shoulder and scalp all get a rubdown.KJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540589045180045544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-2712858924660422772008-12-18T22:39:00.000-05:002008-12-18T22:39:00.000-05:00Maybe you should go for the massage next time.I kn...Maybe you should go for the massage next time.<BR/><BR/>I know a great facialist in Hana Maui. Just saying.Pseudohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-73952840184798503172008-12-18T16:09:00.000-05:002008-12-18T16:09:00.000-05:00All I ever got in "suspicions" was from my EX-husb...All I ever got in "suspicions" was from my EX-husband: "Don't leave new shoes on the table/counter/couch...or", yeah I never listened to the bastard long enough to get the rest of it. Sorry, that could have been important. Maybe it was something about a long marriage;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081240770654599827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-48073711031159995132008-12-18T09:00:00.000-05:002008-12-18T09:00:00.000-05:00Great ending to the story :)Great ending to the story :)Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607474600318564658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-75773345771295622742008-12-17T10:31:00.000-05:002008-12-17T10:31:00.000-05:00My Russian SIL, upon forgetting what she was going...My Russian SIL, upon forgetting what she was going to say or others doing same, always says "If you forgot it, then it must've been a lie!" I haven't heard the purse one yet. <BR/><BR/>Good for you for not falling for the hard sell. (Or for those obnoxious little sweaters with big buttons!)Amy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15137265140715548518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-55874498528233463212008-12-17T09:58:00.000-05:002008-12-17T09:58:00.000-05:00Seriously 'Rinka (do you mind if I call you 'Rinka...Seriously 'Rinka (do you mind if I call you 'Rinka for short?) I am effing ADDICTED to your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-60875146505974329872008-12-16T22:32:00.000-05:002008-12-16T22:32:00.000-05:00Now THAT is some self-control. Good work.I photo ...Now THAT is some self-control. Good work.<BR/>I photo tagged you on my blog. Feel free to participate if you find time. :) Between facials and running from the scary Russian facial lady, that is.jmthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910737494137891606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-90537210661987044532008-12-16T21:40:00.000-05:002008-12-16T21:40:00.000-05:00I'm probably not MORE wonderful than you are, but ...I'm probably not MORE wonderful than you are, but I'm pretty sure I'm equally wonderful. This is stated from a completely modest standpoint, of course...<BR/><BR/>Another thing we have in common? I too have "sucker" on my forehead. It won't. wash. off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-48877042365180927482008-12-16T20:32:00.000-05:002008-12-16T20:32:00.000-05:00Here via Braja. She sure does know how to pick ad...Here via Braja. She sure does know how to pick additions to my blogroll!derfinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146774907696083985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-48676412503698294742008-12-16T19:58:00.000-05:002008-12-16T19:58:00.000-05:00now I know why I am broke, I am always leaving my ...now I know why I am broke, I am always leaving my purse on the floor!<BR/><BR/>Now you tell me!Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717981499965181200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-14952505195535054882008-12-16T19:08:00.000-05:002008-12-16T19:08:00.000-05:00I don't know how you do it. Every single day you ...I don't know how you do it. Every single day you do it. <BR/><BR/>Maybe I could do it to, if I left the house occassionally. groan.Charmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17949679256019432906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-7186985226257500432008-12-16T17:14:00.000-05:002008-12-16T17:14:00.000-05:00I am totally convinced that Olga works at my local...I am totally convinced that Olga works at my local Upsell Facials too, except that she uses the name Megan and a midwestern accent, as the most appealing combination for the Michigan clientele. Otherwise, our conversation was exactly the same as yours, right down to the condescending snort over the Oil of Olay, as well as the comment, "well, that's a good economical product when you're young, but you should be using something made for grown-ups on your face now." Oh, yes, she did.<BR/><BR/>I keep trying to sell on eBay my unopened, overpriced "started kit" of high end face products that I totally regret buying but am too mortified to return to the store, but apparently shoppers on eBay are too smart to be suckered by the employees at Upsell Facial, and they want nothing to do with my set, even at its low-low "just relieve my embarrassment" price.<BR/><BR/>Which only goes to prove that gift certificates for facials are an excellent present for enemies as well as friends. If you want your enemies broke, that is.MommyTimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860003098383600806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-82556481362732639542008-12-16T16:52:00.000-05:002008-12-16T16:52:00.000-05:00Hey! I'm your 100th follower, and I brought you a...Hey! I'm your 100th follower, and I brought you a margarita! I found you from Ann's Rants and think you are fabu as well! Cheers!Adlibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089563359698523941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-92207561952744885272008-12-16T16:05:00.000-05:002008-12-16T16:05:00.000-05:00I gave you a badge, just to annoy you. Come and pi...I gave you a badge, just to annoy you. Come and pick it up, or just enjoy a very transient moment of feeling adored. Sorry, its over. Awaiting your next brilliant post.Ann Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-41383674208808276982008-12-16T14:11:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:11:00.000-05:00Best line of the entire day:"You know how sometime...Best line of the entire day:"You know how sometimes you’ll be watching an infomercial and suddenly you'll be really grateful that you are not a paraplegic and can reach for the remote control and change the channel." I have never had that thought before. But, from now on when ever I need to turn the channel I will think of that and be gad that I do not require a monkey to change the channels for me. Thanks for upping my things to be grateful for.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-1485622013626375332008-12-16T14:08:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:08:00.000-05:00I have only ever set foot in a spa one time. FOr ...I have only ever set foot in a spa one time. FOr a full body massage. It was weird and kind of hurt, and totally not worth the money to me. Oh and they bathed me with some kind of scrubby salt stuff, which was kind of even weirder. And what's up with the extras - I hate that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-77048882544483632352008-12-16T13:39:00.000-05:002008-12-16T13:39:00.000-05:00HA....I love it! I'm new to your blog, and I'm enj...HA....<BR/><BR/>I love it! I'm new to your blog, and I'm enjoying all your old posts, as well. I esp. like the tips for beautiful holiday hair' hairlarious.<BR/>p.s. my ex is from slovakia and I spent much time there! Love eastern europe and its eccentricities :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-81670504585496820572008-12-16T13:04:00.000-05:002008-12-16T13:04:00.000-05:00My purse lives on the floor. Now I finally underst...My purse <I>lives</I> on the floor. <BR/><BR/>Now I finally understand the source of my cashflow woes. <BR/><BR/>Thank you Russian Olga, for clearing up that little mystery for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-37300783443829354192008-12-16T12:10:00.000-05:002008-12-16T12:10:00.000-05:00Did you get the 'free' shoulder massage? Did you t...Did you get the 'free' shoulder massage? Did you take off your pants? (and what is up with that part of it, it was a facial, why do you need to take off your pants?)JoeinVegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613274657685121948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-67935982491444608592008-12-16T10:49:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:49:00.000-05:00So if you would have put your purse on the floor, ...So if you would have put your purse on the floor, you could have not tipped her?<BR/><BR/>Don't go dispelling my illusions of how wonderful you are. My shrine requires a certain amount of faith. Work with me here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873541253069090821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-6293418360764919942008-12-16T10:35:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:35:00.000-05:00I have only had one facial and I broke out for 3 w...I have only had one facial and I broke out for 3 weeks. Not sure what the massage has to do with a facial. Loved the fact that you still ended up buying the super moisture facial - don't you hate your inner voice sometimes for not being a little louder?2 Brits, 2 Yanks, 2 Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407901798421787299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-43651156121791019692008-12-16T09:39:00.000-05:002008-12-16T09:39:00.000-05:00I'm confused.I thought we got like an entire NEW s...I'm confused.<BR/><BR/>I thought we got like an entire NEW skin every 7 years?<BR/><BR/>I'm so confused by this conflicting scientific information that I now must go each other iced sugar cookie.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455637064686856773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-27985600562763700782008-12-16T09:17:00.000-05:002008-12-16T09:17:00.000-05:00I still, to this day, can not leave shoes on top o...I still, to this day, can not leave shoes on top of tables. <BR/><BR/>Because I do not want an unhappy family.OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-90696934044117573702008-12-16T08:28:00.000-05:002008-12-16T08:28:00.000-05:00Non-Russian father-in-law says the exact same thin...Non-Russian father-in-law says the exact same thing about my purse being on the floor.<BR/><BR/>And he says a lot of other stuff like if I eat spicy foods while preggers, it'll sting the baby's eyes....*Akilah Sakai*https://www.blogger.com/profile/04916459493624762479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455477065088022337.post-39895488671586525772008-12-16T07:35:00.000-05:002008-12-16T07:35:00.000-05:00If you were only going to pay with the gift certif...If you were only going to pay with the gift certificate then maybe you should have left the purse on the floor!mo.stoneskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737422581378328590noreply@blogger.com