The "service" I desired wasn't on their price list.
I asked "How much?"
The price was fair.
She told me Ann Marie was one of the best in the Cities.
Ann Marie had an opening at 3 on Thursday.
She said Ann Marie wouldn't mind if I brought a camera to take photos.
I deliberated.
I finally gave in.
I'm getting my chest waxed on Thursday in preparation for the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon (which is 2 days later).
Lord help me.
This is how my chest looks as of 9:20 am today:
I'm so freakin' scared.
be afraid...be very afraid...2 advil before hand might help a little...bless your heart (there is still time to back out!)
ReplyDeletetake care
KELLY CLARKSON!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL!! Hey once you wax, you will never go back!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to convince the hubby to let me wax him, no tri in the future just for the sexiness factor. LOL! Good luck ...
ReplyDeleteOuch. My chest hurts just thinking about that. My wife keeps telling me I should have my back waxed. NO THANK YOU
ReplyDeleteMmm, sure there's something that's commonly said about never trying new just before a race ...
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it'll be fine :-)
Oh god...I hope you have video.
ReplyDeleteHey, I don't think it can possibly hurt as much as a full Brazilian, not that I would know ...
ReplyDeleteoh. dear. god.
ReplyDeleteis she at least going to wax into a fun shape first?
you should do video!
ReplyDeleteDude, I can only imagine what she thought when you asked if would be ok to take pics. LMAO! You will love it! :P
ReplyDeleteFlatman beat me to it! So I'll give you another one:
ReplyDeleteAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH COMO SE LLAMA!!!!!!!!
Just so there is no confusion..THIS IS GOING TO HURT WORSE THAN ANY PAIN YOU HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED.
ReplyDeleteYou should not only be afraid but you should cancel.
Okay, so now I know you are a little crazy...
ReplyDeleteI'll be looking for the really red, really raw chest that sits above a bowl of sunshine in the transition area of LifeTime this weekend.
Good luck and may Valium be your new, close personal friend...
Def. video. It gives me the heebee jeebees just thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteIf you haven´t seen 40 year old virgin, see it. You´ĺl know which part when you see it.
Dude, your nuts...
ReplyDeletePlease tell me you are going to ask them to wax some sort of design/smiley face into your chest...
ReplyDeleteWow... have fun with that! A video would be nice! All I can think of is 40 year old virgin and I'd love to see what spills out of your mouth when she's ripping the waxy hair off. OMG I can't imagine the pain!
ReplyDeleteOH lots of cussing Colleen, I was so going to say that! :) Too funny, it will for sure be the end of an era, but hey you'll be shiny!
ReplyDeleteI just tagged you. In addition to the ongoing hair saga, I am dying to know six more random things about you!
ReplyDelete(Kelly Clarkson, hilarious!)
http://viewsfromthemountain.blogspot.com/2008/07/tagged.html
hAHA! Reminds of the scene in the 40 year old virgin!
ReplyDeletewhoa, that is hard core! have you ever had anything waxed in your life? i'd be sceered too! can't wait to see pictures!!
ReplyDeleteOMG... that's crazy, you're a brave man! Since you doing the chest, might as well do the whole body.... you know.. go with the 'naturale' look... (?) ALL THE WAY, ALL THE WAY!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck and can't wait to hear all about it.
PC
Too funny!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping your girl is as good as mine. If she's good at her job, it won't hurt quite as much as people are saying it will. My waxer is so good my bikini waxes barely hurt at all.
Also, to avoid a rash, don't plan to go for a swim for at least 24 hours post-wax. Also important to know: if you have really delicate skin you can get a rash from waxing regardless. You're probably fine though, since you can handle Nair.
Sweet Jesus on the cross!
ReplyDeleteI hear that it would be wise to shave beforehand. Just because someone is good doesn't mean they're pain free.
OWWWWW... I have my first swimming lesson on Thursday which I’m very concerned about, but I’d rather do that than what you’re doing…
ReplyDeleteGood luck... Owie....
BTW - You gotta take video of the first couple of pulls... Steve Carell's got nothing on you...
ReplyDeleteGo to a Whole Foods or a health food store and buy you a tube of Arnica Gel or Traumeel. It will help reduce the redness and swelling.
ReplyDeleteOMG you are brave. I went to have my legs waxed one time and I had to have the gal stop half way through. She said she was not done yet, but i told her that in fact she was done. She had the wax too hot and my skin got burned around the ankles.
I will keep you in my prayers...
It's alreayd been said but really - there's only one thing that is appropriate
ReplyDeleteKELLY CLARKSON!
Good luck!
We, your readers, demand a YouTube video. Put Pharmie in charge. We who have had parts of us waxed, LOVE to see men undergo this. Maybe they'll appreciate us more, we think.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, I've been silent long enough. By now we've all seen far more of Steve's body than we probably ever wanted. (Pharmie excluded, of course.) But you seem to ignore a basic law of photography: Objects closer to the lens appear bigger. In every shot, you have a big gut and small chest, and we KNOW that isn't the reality. Let perspective be your friend! Show off those (insert Ren voice) "huge pectoral muscles".
ReplyDeleteAnd Godspeed on the waxing.
OMG... I can't believe it. Sure you don't want to video it instead?!?!? That would be more fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you do this crap so I don't have to.
ReplyDeletehehe. Good luck. Waxing is no fun. I think I've heard that taking a tums about 1/2hr before hand can help. And no alcohol cause that makes you bleed and prone to bruising.
ReplyDelete"I'm so freakin' scared."
ReplyDeleteDude. I'm so freakin' scared FOR YOU. I mean, are you SURE?????
Wow. Good luck with that...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 5k! :)
Good luck reverting to a prepubescent teen. We are all rooting for you.
ReplyDeleteIn "40 Year Old Virgin," Steve Carrell ACTUALLY got it done so that his reaction would be realistic. Soooooo, go watch that movie and realize that he really reacted that way. haha. Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteOMG you are brave. Good luck! We'll see you on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog =). I really love reading your blog. I laugh out loud and excitedly await each new post!
ReplyDeleteDon't stop at the chest!
ReplyDeleteGo ALL the way!
Be my Hero!
Start the Trend and I will follow!
Just think how much better "bowl full of sunshine" will be after a good waxing!
Arrrghhhhh!!!! Kelly Clarkson!!!!!!!!!
Get the Man-O-Lantern ala Steve Carrell in the 40 year old virgin!
ReplyDeleteBoys..... If it were up to you guys to have kids we'd all be extinct! Ive never had my chest waxed, but I've had far worse places done, and it hurts but only for a second.....Still, itll make for good blogging!!
ReplyDeleteMay the force be with you!
And I thought shaving my legs was bad. makes me think of the 40 years old virgin. Just don't get the "manolantern" or i will freaking fall in the floor.
ReplyDeletethis totally brings back memories of ME waxing my hubby (bad call) before a bodybuilding show.
ReplyDeleteahhhhhhhhh
bad times.
should fo' shizzle be left to the professionals.
M.
you gotta take video...not pics...
ReplyDeletei wanna hear you scream "pharmie, pharmie, pharmie!!!
or another word that begins with that sound....
FYI--you have the most amazing and patient wife!!!!!!! I can't believe those damn shorts have survived another race and washing!!!
ReplyDeletei hope your nipples dont bleed!
ReplyDelete:>0 I can't wait for this report!
ReplyDeleteSo the waxing makes you faster then huh? Hmmmmmm.....I'll have to think about that one.
ReplyDeleteI can just see the look on her face when you asked if you could bring a camera!!!
ReplyDeleteEr sorry sir this is not that kind of establishment!