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Has anyone heard from copacabana? She sent me a PM on Mar 05 2015. 07:03 PM.

 

I think she's taking a break after the heaviness of the BH threads.  I feel like I need a vacation, too.  And a bath.

She's probably down at the Copa. Copacabana. Where music and passion are always in fashion.

 

 I hope to see her tonight after the new episode.

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I think she's taking a break after the heaviness of the BH threads.  I feel like I need a vacation, too.  And a bath.

She's probably down at the Copa. Copacabana. Where music and passion are always in fashion.

 

 

Well, it is the hottest spot north of Havana. And it's been a nasty winter for a lot of us.

 

ETA:  But I just looked back, and it looks like copacabana's profile has been deactivated.  I hope this is a temporary thing or a glitch - I enjoyed her posts.

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Good thing there's an OT thread because this has nothing to do with BH, housewives, Bravo or TV.  It's about my inability to wear long sleeves and do anything involving water.  For some strange reason I seem to have lost the ability to brush my teeth, wash my face or load the dishwasher while wearing long sleeves without getting my sleeves soaking wet.  Whatever it is, I'm tired of having to change my top every time I go near a sink.  It's not too bad in the morning since I'm usually still in my PJ's when I brush my teeth but it happened to me three times today.  :(

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Don't y'all use wash cloths to wash your face? Those commercials where the women glamorously  splash their faces when washing them and no drips are fake. You need wash cloths.

Sure don't.  I don't use cloths on my face except to pat my skin dry after washing.  I use a balm to remove makeup and then liquid cleanser for cleaning the skin.  For exfoliation, baking soda mixed into the cleanser or strawberry scrub when doing a physical scrub or beta hydroxy acid for chemical exfoliation.

 

Lord, I've just taken the conversation off course.

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I feel you, AnnA.  I'm always doing that, too, because when I wear long sleeves, they are so long that usually cover my hands.  But it happens even when I push my sleeves up.  I'm a klutz, so I'm always spilling things, dropping things -- I don't know if this is better or not, but I usually drop liquids on something other myself.  lol  

 

Also, my kitchen sink is one those really old farmhouse sinks, but the basin isn't very deep and if the faucet is turned up too high, the water splashes off of whatever I'm washing and sprays all over me and the floor.  Spoons are the worst offenders. 

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I'm not a fan of washcloths so I don't use them.  I use a facial scrub spongey-type thing with Aveeno moisturizing soap on my face and those nylon net scrunchy  things in the shower.   

 

What I can't figure out about the "wet sleeve" dilemma is that I used to be able to do it and now I can't.  Why is that?   Once upon a time when the earth was new, I could wash off all my makeup before leaving work and put on a fresh face to go out.  I'd have to go out wet or strip down to do that now.  

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Sure don't.  I don't use cloths on my face except to pat my skin dry after washing.  I use a balm to remove makeup and then liquid cleanser for cleaning the skin.  For exfoliation, baking soda mixed into the cleanser or strawberry scrub when doing a physical scrub or beta hydroxy acid for chemical exfoliation.

 

Lord, I've just taken the conversation off course.

Don't apologize I love it! Many moons ago a dermatologist friend told me that beta hydroxy and cetaphil are just as effective as the expensive stuff.

AnnA could it be your depth perception? I say this because I realize , when driving I end up coming to a screeching halt at a red light because I perceive I have more time. Like my depth perception has changed or something.

Count me in on getting water on my clothes.  I live in Florida so I rarely wear long sleeves but that doesn't matter.  For some reason I insist on brushing my teeth for a second time after I am dressed.  It looks like someone stood in front of me and hurled a glass of water at my boobs.  I cannot fathom why I do this repeatedly.  It also baffles my grown sons.  It is a source of humor for them, the little shit heads.  

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Don't apologize I love it! Many moons ago a dermatologist friend told me that beta hydroxy and cetaphil are just as effective as the expensive stuff.

AnnA could it be your depth perception? I say this because I realize , when driving I end up coming to a screeching halt at a red light because I perceive I have more time. Like my depth perception has changed or something.

 

I don't think I have a depth perception issue.  

 

It's more likely that I'm not paying attention and getting sloppy in my old age.  

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Ditto with the teeth brushing issues, I always seem to get one tiny toothpaste spot.

 

I've taken to doing dishes and putting on make up naked, at least from the waist up.  I only use mineral make up, and that stuff STICKS on clothes if you spill it.

 

The naked thing could be problematic if you have kids running around though.  ;)

 

Anyone use the little Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes?  I've fallen in love with them.

The generics work too.  I just love them now, just started using them a few months ago.  I keep one packet by my bed too, so handy and there are several types, all seem pretty gentle, but really do take off even waterproof mascara.

 

 

Excellent.  I have makeup remover in a tube.  I like the idea of pads, less messy.  They are on my list.  

LOL   That helps a little but I still manage to get them wet.  It's something I used to be able to do........but not anymore.

 

I roll up my sleeves, but as I'm doing dishes, for example, they start to creep down my forearms.  So I either have to stop what I'm doing, dry my hands, and push them up, or just push them up with wet hands.  The latter usually wins. 

 

 

My thing is, I cook a lot and should wear an apron but don't. So I always seem to have a cooking stains on my tops.  And I get water on me when washing dishes, right at the waist area.

 

I do the same thing and so have a couple of cooking shirts, which are all kind of stained and gross. Sometimes something will kick up out of the mixer or something, and splat right onto me.  Sometimes I happen to be wearing one when I have to walk the dog and I'm afraid I'll run into one of the neighbors; I'm always ready with a not-too-defensive "It's a cooking shirt!"

 

 

And hell yes on the makeup remover thingies.  If anyone finds one that is cruelty-free, please mention it -- I'll pay more, no big deal.

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Ditto with the teeth brushing issues, I always seem to get one tiny toothpaste spot.

 

I've taken to doing dishes and putting on make up naked, at least from the waist up.  I only use mineral make up, and that stuff STICKS on clothes if you spill it.

 

The naked thing could be problematic if you have kids running around though.  ;)

 

Anyone use the little Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes?  I've fallen in love with them.

Last month, I dropped a container of mineral make up on the sheets on my husband's side of the bed.  After washing the sheets and had to 'fess up and say to him that it looked like that stain was going to be there forever.  Comes off my face, tho'.

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I think you could get it out if you used whatever you use to remove your make up.  Actually, I'd try something simple and cheaper first, oil.  Maybe coconut oil, or just cooking oil, mix with a soap based stain remover, let it sit for a bit, blot a bunch up, then use a good laundry detergent on the spot, let it soak in, blot, and wash in hot water.

Last month, I dropped a container of mineral make up on the sheets on my husband's side of the bed.  After washing the sheets and had to 'fess up and say to him that it looked like that stain was going to be there forever.  Comes off my face, tho'.

 

Resolve makes a great stain remover.  It works on almost anything.

 

Have you tried adding OxiClean in the washer?  That's pretty good too.

Ok, I've had a couple of glasses of wine so I'm a little sentimental, but I just wanted to thank all of you posters for the distraction. For the last couple of weeks I have been sitting in the hospital with my husband while he undergoes chemo. I'm usually an avid reader, but just can't seem to concentrate on anything deep right now. Reading all of your snark on these silly women has been a life savor.

((Hugs)), prettybird. Wishing your husband a full recovery and that the chemo knocks out every last cancer cell.

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Ok, I've had a couple of glasses of wine so I'm a little sentimental, but I just wanted to thank all of you posters for the distraction. For the last couple of weeks I have been sitting in the hospital with my husband while he undergoes chemo. I'm usually an avid reader, but just can't seem to concentrate on anything deep right now. Reading all of your snark on these silly women has been a life savor.

Sending good thoughts and warm hugs to you and your husband.

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Ok, I've had a couple of glasses of wine so I'm a little sentimental, but I just wanted to thank all of you posters for the distraction. For the last couple of weeks I have been sitting in the hospital with my husband while he undergoes chemo. I'm usually an avid reader, but just can't seem to concentrate on anything deep right now. Reading all of your snark on these silly women has been a life savor.

Speedy recovery to your husband and please keep PTV posted on his progress.  The very best to you and your family.

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