Perhaps this is TMI, but this is a post about my armpits.
I have always shaved my armpits every couple of days, even in the winter when no one sees them. Keeping them clean and presentable has always been important to me, and I've always had an aversion to having stubble or longer under there. I mean, female armpit hair?? Ew!
Meg was talking about how her last boyfriend thought it was sexy when she didn't shave and I guess I gave such a look of horror that she immediately coaxed me to try it. Chiara was pretty amused with my reaction to the idea too. Meg said that because my reaction was so strong that it'd probably be really good for me to embrace the hair... haha. So the three of us entered into a pact that we wouldn't shave our armpits until September 10th. I was physically writhing just thinking about it, but Meg was right, I should go beyond what's comfortable and perhaps not worry so much about what everyone else thinks.
It's been probably 5 days now, which is definitely the longest I've ever gone without shaving, but ya know, it's okay. I'm not crawling out of my skin yet, and with any luck, I'll never get to that point. I'm pretty blonde, so it's not like I'll have this thick black mop under there, but still...
If I can do this anywhere, it'd be here on Mount Madonna. The magic of this place is creeping up on me; I welcome the transformation within. Armpit hair is the first step...
Om.
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HaHaHaHaHa. That's so funny! European women don't shave. How freeing; I haven't quit shaving since I was a young hippie. Love your blog...
ReplyDeleteOne advantage of chemo: armpit hair never really came back. I only have to shave maybe once a month or so... anyway: good for you! Embrace the hair!! ;-) It's good to be healthy AND hairy! LOL
ReplyDeleteRemember what happened when Julia Roberts wasn't as diligent about hair removal as Hollywood deems acceptable? JK...
ReplyDeleteIn any event, I hope you don't change your opinions on hair removal TOO much when you're there...we still need to have that *ahem* "salon date"
ha! That's awesome. My best friend decided not to shave her legs or armpits when she moved to california for a year to work in the forest in the san bernadino mountains. I remember when I gave you that postcard for the yoga center with the girl with hairy arm pits. It's good to give it a try, since it is natural.
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you if you go for shaving on Sept 10th though!