So...when I moved to Mexico I made some 'resolutions' - get healthier, lose weight, take better care of my skin; the regular stuff. Most have gone by the wayside - except taking care of my skin. Facials here are relatively cheap (around $30 for a full hour); so I resolved to go in once a month for a full facial. I've always had horrible skin texture - freckles - huge pores - constant breakouts. I figured it was time to invest some energy and money on my face - I want to avoid a face lift for as long as possible - although right now - I'm starting a savings account to pay for one.
Now you are probably saying to yourself "what a great deal, I'd do it in a heartbeat". You relax while some silent person massages you with lotions and oils...Right? Not so much. The first part is nice - rubbing, lotions, etc.; but when she moves the big magnifying light over my face and starts cleaning out my pores like she's mining for diamonds or something - I start to clench my fist, tears start rolling down my cheeks, my feet start twitching and I swear I'll never do it again. It's death by a thousand cuts. Not really painful at first - but as she works her way down to the tip of my nose; it's everything I can do not to headbutt the bitch.
I went religiously for about the first four months - then I started dreading them so much, I slipped and haven't been for about 3 months now - of course, every pore in my head was clogged - or so it seemed to the technician. Right now I'm at the "who gives a shit - I'm 65 years old for God's sake" stage, but I made another appointment anyway.
