tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727707849242997136.post2029852408735284174..comments2023-10-19T09:08:06.343-07:00Comments on WORDS IN HIGH DEF: Nip/Tuck/Pluck...or NotDiane Markinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090334941523457539noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727707849242997136.post-10059726528886548762009-02-07T15:12:00.000-08:002009-02-07T15:12:00.000-08:00I agree that everyone should do what they want to ...I agree that everyone should do what they want to do with their own bodies. As long as you are clear on your expectations and the real reasons you are doing it, go for it. I have contemplated Restilyn or something like that but am too chicken at this point. If I had someone recommended, I might look into it. It is getting harder and harder to keep up on all the body parts that need tending. Just shaving my legs is not enough any more!!!!<BR/>Paula<BR/>CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727707849242997136.post-40855804711371301272009-02-05T08:18:00.000-08:002009-02-05T08:18:00.000-08:00I so agree Diane, that more attention should be fo...I so agree Diane, that more attention should be focused on the beauty of others instead of ourselves, and that our truest beauty is reflected in the light of Jesus within us. And in focusing our attention on others, I truly feel we have a responsibility to take the time to teach, nurture, encourage and affirm others in the beauty and gifts that they have been given.<BR/>I spend quite a bit of time every day shopping for good foods and cooking healthy meals, working out to maintain my weight and strength, taking care of my skin, staying out of the sun, etc. etc. just to maintain what God has so graciously given me. I get exhausted just thinking about the hours I would have to spend researching options, interviewing doctors, healing...not to mention making the money!! And then there would be the endless decision of what to tackle next...eyes, lips, butt or boobs!<BR/>I heard a very wise lady not so long ago say that we can either be a tool to be used, or we become an idol unto ourselves. I don't know that I can be both, so my choice camp votes for TOOL. Could just be my age...which I wear with gladness.<BR/> <BR/>Pat Williams (Mary Kay Sales Director)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727707849242997136.post-60991210729642261382009-02-01T13:06:00.000-08:002009-02-01T13:06:00.000-08:00Diane, Thanks for addressing what is certainly an ...Diane, <BR/>Thanks for addressing what is certainly an interesting topic. I know there are many days when I look in the mirror and wish things were not rearranging themselves. I do acknowledge the desire I had once upon a time to have breast reduction, now I just want a breast lift...sort of. I think my head is easily swayed by the portrayal of women in our society as being statuesque, sexy, young looking and thin; definitely not short and curvy like I am. It's most difficult during swimsuit season. My heart says I'm just fine the way I am, take care of myself the best I can and I am content with who God has made me to be. It's when I entertain the "sort of" idea that I get into trouble and can easily join the bandwagon of people who want some kind of procedure done. I think ultimately it's up to the person and certainly not for me to judge. Everybody has their reasons for doing what they do. I just hope they realize that whatever they fix on the outside, doesn't necessarily fix what's hurting on the inside. <BR/>Thanks, AllyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872081884514124721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727707849242997136.post-24787663834396628952009-02-01T11:35:00.000-08:002009-02-01T11:35:00.000-08:00Diane,I never use the word "old". Not t...Diane,<BR/><BR/>I never use the word "old". Not that I resist or resent the process, but because it's used so derogatorily in our culture. Having said that. . . the one thing I would probably pay for and go through is an "eyelid" tuck. I hate the 'droop' I see every a.m. My eyes were always my best feature, so to see them slowly "droop" saddens me and is a source of shock when my "35 year-old mind" meets my "70 year-old eyelids" on the way to the bathroom!<BR/><BR/>Oh well, I'm grateful I've reached this stage of 'chrono-maturity' & think myself much younger than I am - have health, fun, peace & happiness even if much our culture (and society) would call me "old".<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/><BR/>LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727707849242997136.post-54438387246863705872009-02-01T08:49:00.000-08:002009-02-01T08:49:00.000-08:00Very interesting topic………nip, tuck, pluck or not. ...Very interesting topic………nip, tuck, pluck or not. I think for many people this is an issue of money. Many of the procedures available to us to enhance our physical beauty cost a pretty penny. So, apart from the question of “should we focus so much on outer beauty” is the question of how we should use the money that God has given us to manage. For me personally, I have never felt comfortable putting very much of God’s money into “personal upgrades”! I do spend some money in this way, tho. I’m sure that some of my less fortunate neighbors would think that I’m being extravagant and my wealthier friends are thinking “Girl, break out the pocketbook and take care of some of those wrinkles!!!” I try to rest in the truth that God made me to be the way that I am. I need to take care of what He has given me but not necessarily try to change the basic format! As with any other area of my life, I will answer to God about how I used what He gave me and that is a sobering thought………….Joni Corbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396795247114485376noreply@blogger.com