Desert Diva

Today I had an appointment at the dermatologist to recheck some “sun spots” I had taken off in May. I had another small one that was immediately “zapped” with liquid nitrogen. Post “zapping” I inquired about what could make me look my age short of a face lift.

I was seen by the nurse practitioner since I prefer her to the actual dermatologist. A. is extremely nice, and very skilled - she also goes to my church. We talked about Botox and Restylane. When I asked A. if she had used either one her response was, “Are you kidding - of course!”

She said Botox could be done today, but Restylane takes a longer appointment since the area has to be numbed for an hour before. More than a little nervous, I said “let’s do it!” So, I had Botox injected into my forehead where I have what is know as “elevens” - parallel frown lines. I’m going back in a couple of weeks to have the Restylane around my mouth and possibly in the “elevens” if they don’t flatten out completely.

Am I vain? Maybe… However, I have extremely fair skin that burns easily and (unfortunately) wrinkles easily also. I’ve started getting the “senior discount” (not the fifty-five one, the sixty-two one) and it’s depressing. No, I won’t get a face lift. Yes, the total process is going to hover around $1,000.00.

It’s a deal if it helps me to feel better about myself. One day I will be old - but not today!

It’s just another “Manic Monday,” hosted by Fleur de Lisa and asking those thought provoking questions!

What kinds of scenes in movies make you cry?

• I don’t like to cry at movies. However, a tear or two has been know to escape at movie scenes involving redemption, transformation, and unrequited love.

If you met your clone - someone with your exact personality traits, likes and dislikes, etc… - would you want to be friends with him/her? Why or why not?

• I don’t think the world is ready for more than one of me!

What is your biggest challenge in life right now?

• Motivation - I have all sorts of “projects” that I should complete around the house, but no desire to complete them. I’d rather be traveling and taking photographs…

I met up with Steve this weekend for a “twirl around the dance floor.” He actually put down his Apple long enough to boogie down with me!