so fresh and so clean
I have elaborate grooming rituals.
Some might call it a sickness.
I consider it necessary maintainence.
Of course I wash my face and brush my teeth at least twice a day. I exfoliate and moisturize at least once a day (usually in or subsequent to my daily shower). If I'm headed outdoors, I apply sunscreen and antioxidant cream to fight free radicals. Hopefully when I'm 50 I will look half my age. I started wearing sunscreen in my teens, and I think it paid off (good genes don't hurt either). Even now people constantly assume I am much younger than I am (which isn't really THAT old but still).
Several days a week are devoted to fitness. I complete both cardio and weight training at the gym. I attend yoga classes and practice Pilates. Occasionally I in-line skate miles at a stretch. I try to be as active as possible. For the most part, I ingest a balanced diet. To me all of the above counts as grooming because it can make or break your physical appearance. I used to be gung-ho about various vitamins/supplements but I've slacked off in that department a bit because I didn't notice a huge difference in how I looked or felt when I was taking them, and the kinds I was taking weren't exactly cheap.
About once a month, I get a manicure and pedicure. In the meantime, I'll shape and polish my nails myself. I also get my eyebrows threaded once a month and sugarwax other areas in need of depiliation.
I get my hair trimmed no more than eight weeks between appointments. Coloring appointments are spaced further apart, perhaps three times annually. For very special events peppered throught the year, I will enlist the help of my stylist.
Some might call it a sickness.
I consider it necessary maintainence.
Of course I wash my face and brush my teeth at least twice a day. I exfoliate and moisturize at least once a day (usually in or subsequent to my daily shower). If I'm headed outdoors, I apply sunscreen and antioxidant cream to fight free radicals. Hopefully when I'm 50 I will look half my age. I started wearing sunscreen in my teens, and I think it paid off (good genes don't hurt either). Even now people constantly assume I am much younger than I am (which isn't really THAT old but still).
Several days a week are devoted to fitness. I complete both cardio and weight training at the gym. I attend yoga classes and practice Pilates. Occasionally I in-line skate miles at a stretch. I try to be as active as possible. For the most part, I ingest a balanced diet. To me all of the above counts as grooming because it can make or break your physical appearance. I used to be gung-ho about various vitamins/supplements but I've slacked off in that department a bit because I didn't notice a huge difference in how I looked or felt when I was taking them, and the kinds I was taking weren't exactly cheap.
About once a month, I get a manicure and pedicure. In the meantime, I'll shape and polish my nails myself. I also get my eyebrows threaded once a month and sugarwax other areas in need of depiliation.
I get my hair trimmed no more than eight weeks between appointments. Coloring appointments are spaced further apart, perhaps three times annually. For very special events peppered throught the year, I will enlist the help of my stylist.
2 Comments:
I'm the saaaaame way. I'm sure that shocks you, right?
You could knock me over with a feather! :)
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