Tenth Avenue Freeze Out
January 29th, 2007
Here’s some excitement! I wrote a while back about my eyebrows falling off at the ends in bits due to my thyroid imbalance. And ah, they aren’t growing back as I thought they would. In fact, they’re getting worse, because it’s going to take a few weeks for my new meds to take effect. I have uneven, sparse eyebrows that are starting to resemble weird little centipedes, and I’m just not sure what to do. And I have dark eyebrows, so this is not likely to go unnoticed. I’m just saying, appreciate your eyebrows, is all. Stroke ‘em if you’ve got ‘em.
I worked late tonight, and didn’t get home until around 8:30, which meant that our dinner options were limited to something like…Wendy’s. Nothing like a day that involves working late, no exercise and a trip to my local fast-food joint. I am the picture of health. I look and feel great, is what I’m saying. However, if I’d skipped Wendy’s, I would have missed out on the young hipster man (MAN) who came in rocking a pair of low-rise skinny jeans.
I’ll pause to let that one sink in. A man. In skinny jeans. I mean, holy Jesus, are there no limits? The answer is no, no there aren’t any limits and for the record, no man should ever be wearing skinny jeans in any sort of un-ironic fashion. Like if they’re re-enacting Sprockets, I’ll give it the thumbs up. But heading out with a couple of mod buddies to pick up a Big Bacon Classic? Not so much. No, just no.
In other mundane news, because I have to share this with someone(s) who will understand just how big of a pussy I’ve become, it was in the low 50s/upper 40s today, and I’ve never been so cold in my entire life. I mean, it’s freezing to the point of being almost inhumane. And I wore a scarf and gloves, because I just couldn’t take it. There, I said it. Flog me if you must. But it’s fucking cold as sin out there, and I don’t have to take it.
And finally, a bit of housekeeping: I know a lot of you have had trouble with the damn security code on this site, and man, do I realize how annoying that is, especially when you’ve come up with something thoughtful. I don’t know why it does that, but I do know that it’s sucky. However, even when you’re security code fails, I get a note of what you wrote/attempted to write, and what I can do is stick your comment on there myself. So, you know, comment away and I promise I’ll fix it.
Happy trails.
*Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. My sister lived next to Little Steven for a little while, which was quite a trip. If I recall, he had an affinity for chihuahuas.
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1. Heather B. | January 29th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
Remember all those times you complained of the unbearable heat in December that made it so very unchristmas-like? Memoriiiiiiies.
2. carol | January 29th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
My dad played golf this morning and said the windchill was in the mid 30s!!! That’s crazy!!
3. jonniker | January 29th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Carol: Uh, yes. It was freezing today. FREE.ZING. And I know – I KNOW – that I’m a pussy. It’s just that when you’ve grown accustomed to 80 degree weather, a sudden freeze is…almost worse than a gradual slink into winter. Maybe. Or maybe I’m just backpedaling to make myself look like less of a weenie.
4. Gentry | January 30th, 2007 at 1:34 am
I’m feeling your eyebrow pain, sista. Because of my recently diagnosed lupus, I’m thinning too. Most noticible are my lashes. They stick straight out and don’t curl anymore. But I find that the Chanel eyebrow pencil stays in place and blends well, which does the trick, fyi. Worst of all, my Sideburns (a gift from my Russian ancestors) haven’t subsided. Hairloss should be more democratic, but it just isn’t.
5. Jamie | January 30th, 2007 at 7:30 am
Jan Marini Skin Care makes a line of DIY hair restoration products – I’ve used their eyelash enhancer, and it worked so well that I actually had to STOP using it for awhile b/c my bottom lashes were so long they were touching my face and leaving mascara streaks. The stuff is expensive, but DAMN does it work.
My wet hair froze on the way to the el this morning. That is all I will say for now about it being cold outside.
6. Jamie | January 30th, 2007 at 7:31 am
umm, yeah, hi. i forgot to mention that i don’t know if Jan Marini does eyebrow stuff, but it’s worth a shot. once they start coming back in, you could probably start using a regrowth product. for whatever reason, i failed to mention that in my earlier comment.
7. metalia | January 30th, 2007 at 7:31 am
I’m surprised Skinny Jeans even went into a Wendy’s; it doesn’t seem hipster-y enough. Unless, of course, his very visit there was meant to be taken ironically.
8. -R- | January 30th, 2007 at 7:57 am
I will admit to having worn (several years ago) a winter jacket when it was 50 degrees outside. Today it was NEGATIVE 11 when I woke up though. And there was a woman waiting for the bus without a hat. Your hair is not worth it, lady!
9. sam | January 30th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Sigh. It’s six degrees here today. I can’t wait for summer, even if living in Illinois in the summer means you sweat continuously – even when you aren’t moving a muscle. Bring. It. On.
Good luck with your eyebrows! Maybe you’ll end up looking like Vanilla Ice in the “Ice, Ice, Baby” video. You could totally bring stripe-y eyebrows back! Word to ya mutha!
10. whoorl | January 30th, 2007 at 8:44 am
Oh my gawd, men wearing skinny jeans have taken over my neighborhood. Granted it’s definitely a skater/surfer vibe, but C’MON! I can’t take it.
11. Claire | January 30th, 2007 at 8:58 am
50 degrees… really…
Your old Boston-self is laughing at you now.
Just so you know.
12. jen fromboston | January 30th, 2007 at 11:02 am
I HAVE SEEN THE SAME THING AT A WENDY’s! (or was it BK?) Yeah, guys are rocking the skinny jeans these days. My mouth agape, I swear my eyes bled the blood.
And these guys weren’t skater/surfer dudes. More indie/hipsters.
13. guinness girl | January 30th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
My security code, since we’re discussing them, is “yuygz” – which to me look like a weird way to spell “you guys”.
Anyway. I have extra eyebrows if you would like them. Lord knows the wax lady must think I have died, it’s been so long since I was last there.
And, screw you with your 50 degree weather.
AND, this weekend at the mall I saw a dude wearing low-rise skinny yellow plaid pants. It is the tragedy of my life that he had disappeared by the time I located my camera phone in the abyss of my purse.
Actually, I take that back. The REAL tragedy of my life involves Chick Fil A being closed on Sundays. But I digress.
14. BeautyMaven | January 30th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Guys in skinny jeans? On Tenth Ave? Over in Billy-burg we’ve got plenty to feast your eyes on! Hipster guys just can’t get enough of them.
15. BeautyMaven | January 30th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
Oh, and in case you didn’t see this one… Here’s a little taste of fall fashion for men.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/fwd/20070117/en_fashion_fwd/marnileggingsarethenewmusthave
16. Lawyerish | January 30th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
I’m all for a free society and everything, but I would like to call for a ban on skinny jeans. And leggings. We did the 80s before, people; there is no reason whatsoever to bring them back.
I haven’t had Wendy’s in some crazy long time, like ten years. I would love me some fries and a Frosty right about now. Anyone else out there like dipping fries in a Frosty? TRY IT. I swear. So damn good.
17. maggie | January 30th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
That song always makes me think of the Puerto Rican boyfriend of my college best friend who thought the line was “Ten Devils in a Freezer”.
18. Yez | January 30th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
I replied to this entry, only I put it under the “worksong” entry. Am lame.
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