I have a bizarre profession. I can’t make up the stories. They just happen. That is why I wrote The Happy Hoo-Ha Trilogy. The other day, a woman had long hair that needed to be waxed. She said it looked like a hamster on the strip. I told her I removed a family of hamsters. As she was leaving, she whispered to me that she took a strip with one of the dead hamsters out of the garbage to show her husband. True story 2016.
Hose Down Your Hoo-Ha
Thoughts, stories, and insights from M.E. Nesser
When I was writing The Happy Hoo-Ha Trilogy, I kept small receipt pad slips with notes on them as reminders of funny things that happened every day. At some point, I’d turn the notes into content for one of my books. Well, the trilogy is done, but I still have random pieces of paper on my desk. The one I just came across didn’t make a lot of sense but made me laugh a lot. It said “lost a ball, Belgium undies on head, song of songs and bible.” If anyone can shine any light on any of the above items, feel free to enlighten me.
Yesterday we got up at 4, were at work at 7:30 am and had a very busy day. At 5, I realized I was hungry. We had the choice to to go to dinner or go on a date. We choose the latter. No, going on a date with your husband is not an oxymoron. I put on some makeup, high heels and skinny jeans and tried to look good for my date. I could have thrown on a coat and just went in my work clothes, but I wanted to make our time together special. We didn’t stay out late and went to sleep really early. People ask me all the time how we’ve lasted so long. It just takes a little effort.
We had a very difficult time staffing our salon last year. I’m not sure if it’s comforting or extremely disconcerting that other salons are having similar issues finding good employees. They say that this new generation is entitled and doesn’t have a good work ethic. Sadly, we had witnessed that over the past several years. In any industry, it’s important to do more than hone your craft. Stop lamenting over every sniffle. No one has experienced more health issues than yours truly, but I face each day with a persevering attitude and a smile on my face. Work hard so you can feel pride in your endeavors at the end of the day. Be willing to take risks and put in some extra time. The harder you work, the harder you can play and the happier you will be.
As Mark and I were discussing who was going to let Bandit out at 2 this morning, I knew he would end up doing it. He’s very thoughtful that way, because, even though I wasn’t asleep, I didn’t want to go downstairs. It got me thinking, which is probably another reason I can’t sleep, about how empowering it is to be happily married for such a long time. It is a really awesome feeling. So, for all you long timers out there and those newbies who believe in forever, treasure that feeling of accomplishment and empowerment that monogamy can bring. It is definitely no easy feat, but it is so worth it.
Quick story. Last week I posted a pic wearing a hat our staff made for Mark a couple years ago that says “Perm King: Mark & ME” A few days later, I mentioned the post to him and said I hope perms come back this year, because it’s great for girls who want the permanent beach wave look without fiddling with a flat iron or that wand thingy. He said “what hat?” I told him it’s his. He said he didn’t wear hats. I told him it’s the hat I’ve worn for the past week every day on vacation. He said he never saw the hat before and didn’t have a clue what I was talking about. I told him I wore it every day during our November trip too. He didn’t know what I was talking about. So here’s the thing. I haven’t decided if after all these years together, since he doesn’t really look at me any more, maybe he won’t notice as I keep getting older and more wrinkled. Or should I be saying “WTF” he doesn’t ever look at me!
Once again, the airlines made it very stressful for our family this holiday season. My son’s flight was delayed causing him to miss his connection. That led to a lot of stress for all of us and a long wait for him in Atlanta. But that is not what is important. What is important is that he made it back to Denver safely. We will never take that for granted. And, to make things even better, the Vikings won. Always focus on the positive!
For those of you who don’t know, Mark has been a Minnesota Viking Fan his entire life. So I guess our first big stressor of 2016 is the game tonight. Not too bad in the scheme of things. Happy third day of January everyone!
Mark & ME has expanded it’s staff and it’s services. We are looking forward to another great year of making everyone as beautiful as ever!