No one looks at me and says, “You’re how old? I could’ve sworn you were nineteen!” No one, even those with vision problems, comments, “You don’t look a day over twenty-five!” And well…we’ll stop there. Except given the above I find it horribly unfair that my one claim to continuing youth is…acne.:o
Tomorrow I’m flying to Florida to speak at a mini-conference. Two hours in the spot-light with my mouth blabbing non-stop. Yesterday I notice not just an annoying zit but an eruption to rival Mt. Vesuvius on my forehead. Not fair. Not fair. Not fair. I AM TOO OLD for this crap. There’s something inherently wrong in the cosmic scheme of things when you have a big forehead zit and gravitationally challenged boobs. :[ There should be a trade-off. You’re young and grooving along with no sag factor…okay, your penance is the occasional acne. But sag factor and acne. That’s just wrong!;(
But, being the ray of optimism that I am, I’m going to rush out and buy the stuff my flawless-complexioned buddy Rhonda suggested in the hopes that it will miraculously go away. If not, there are two up sides. Instead of the woman picking me up at the airport having to hold up a sign with my name on it, I can tell her to look for the one with the third-eye zit. And if it’s still my boon companion come Saturday morning, it won’t matter what I say in front of the group, they’ll all be staring at my forehead thinking, “That’s a shame.”
Honey you go there and lift your head up high. Let them hear what you have to say, and look stunning in your outfit. And of course, try what Rhonda mentioned. They shouldn’t be there to check out a zit or otherwise. GOOD LUCK!!!!! :)
Comment by Ginger — April 20, 2006 @ 8:22 am
You are insane! This zit can’t be that big! You will do a wonderful job–you’re a great speaker!
Comment by Rhonda — April 20, 2006 @ 8:32 am
My cousin swears to this: you take a potato and cut a sliver of it, place it over the blemish and then put a band aid over it for the night. The next morning it’s pretty much gone and totally coverable by makeup. Disclaimer - don’t scream bloody murder when you take off the bandaid… the potato will be black, it’s supposed to look that way.
BTW, she’s got excellent skin, me I’m too much of a woos to try it.
Comment by madison — April 20, 2006 @ 8:42 am
Thanks, Ginger. I’ll put on my push-up bra and ignore my forehead. Of course there is the little matter of what I’m going to squeeze into, having packed on 7 pounds while finishing that last book.
Rhonda, are you implying hyperbole? Moi?
I’m rolling in the floor, Madison. HTG, I may have to try this just to see the reaction of my family. “Uh…Mom?” “Yeah, baby?” “Why is there a potato taped to your forehead?” And let the dh roll over and get a look at THAT! :p
Comment by Jennifer — April 20, 2006 @ 8:58 am
I think I’m too old for that zit crud too. Went to the dr many years ago (felt too old then as well) to ask about it and she said, “You have baby, your face clear up!” Yeah, YOU tell that to my then boyfriend, now hubby. The look on his face when I told him that was priceless.
It’s always bigger to you than to anyone else by the way. No one will even notice it! Good luck at your conference!
Comment by Karen — April 20, 2006 @ 9:05 am
Please tape the potato to your forehead. I’m picturing this and it’s VASTLY entertaining.
:p 
Comment by Rhonda — April 20, 2006 @ 1:59 pm
I have heard of the potato remedy but haven’t tried it. When I get a zit, I clean it good and put Noxzema on it and that helps. If you are looking for a good cleaner to take off make up for your face, Freeman’s has a good product that is wonderful, I don’t use anything else. It’s about $5 in cost and comes in a blue or yellow color. Check your local drug store, I believe the bottle is about 10 - 12 ounces. 8)
Comment by Ginger — April 20, 2006 @ 2:45 pm
Karen, that’s hilarious. I bet your husband was about to stroke out!
Rhonda-love, perhaps I need to save the potato remedy for your visit at National. (i)
Ginger, I’ll have to look for it. I’m all for beauty tips. :p
Comment by Jennifer — April 20, 2006 @ 6:58 pm