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False eyelashes not so pretty for the over fitty

I used to laugh about being an older woman. I would say to people maybe I’m too old for this and wait for it…they would say, “no, you’re not.” Now when I say that, I’m met with a leaded silence. This is why I always tempt fate and any shred of pride and go for the gusto. I aim to be a person who goes out fighting for my fellow been there, done that oldsters. Yup, we’re still alive and it won’t be long until we’re not, so, let us have our moment.

With that in mind, I decided to try eyelash extensions. It seemed like a good idea at the time and was very cost effective – not like Botox or even Brazilian waxing.  In fact, I couldn’t believe the price. It was $25. That’s a little money for a whole lot of kidding yourself that you don’t look like a big-eyed cow when you bat your lashes. Actually, they do feel a little small brushes that stick in your eyes. For me, they felt a little uncomfortably heavy. I had trouble opening my eyes and really felt like putting in two toothpicks for aid in keeping them open.

Truthfully, I felt more confident at night. In the harsh light of day I was worried that these lashes weren’t fooling anyone. They are brittle, big and HUGE. Even if I suffered from hirsutism (a hairy disease), I would never have lashes like these. But it was fun to try them and no one laughed. In front of my long lashes, that is.

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