Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Vanity has it's price. And that price is $80

In my quest to become a low maintenance gal, I was forced to make a very high maintenance decision. Vanity or Vision. You can totally see my mind turning over with this internal struggle of "do I want to look good?" or "do I want to be able to see?" Clearly, a very difficult decision.

I have wanted to get my eye liner tattooed on for a good 3 years. But surprisingly I have always found a better way to spend $350. Plus, I may or may not have had a very expensive eye surgery 4 years ago which involved general anesthesia, 9 stitches in my eye and a metal eye patch that I had to wear to sleep for a month. Yes, only to sleep in. FOR SURE I would have blogged about this experience already if I had to walk around SLC with a metal eye patch taped to my face. That would have been a good story.

Anyway. So since I had this little eye surgery I figured I should call my eye doctor to make sure I could actually needlepoint ink onto my eyelid without ruining the previous surgery. Sounds totally safe to me. When I first called my doctor's office Nurse Know-It-All was all, "OH NO! He will strongly discourage this procedure." This was not the response that I wanted to hear. And so I was all, "Really? But what if I am really careful?" Oh sure Natalie, try and convince the nurse. Not going to work. I had to work on the doctor. Get him to see my side. Yes, that is what I would do.

I insisted to talk to the doctor myself. So when he called when I was in the middle of the meeting, I excused myself because my vanity was on the line. Or wait, my vision. Not sure which. But this was important.

And guess what, he told me it was perfect ok to have the procedure. Kiss it, Nurse Know-It-All! I can have my cake and eat it too. It was a good day.

What wasn't a good day was Saturday, the day after my procedure. I decided to document my recovery via Photobooth on my Mac. Maybe not the best avenue to take close up pictures - but i feel it really exposes the ridiculousness of the situation.

(Saturday morning. Day 1. I still have swollen morning face which makes me look even more hideous)

(Sunday morning. Day 2. I've showered and cleaned up for this picture. I didn't want a repeat of Day 1. Eyes still slightly swollen)

(Monday afternoon. Day 3. I cheated and didn't do a close up. Mainly because I wanted to show you my new headband. But, eyes look good)

So, there it is. I no longer have to buy eyeliner. Best day of my life. Oh, and what makes this whole entire story even better. Instead of paying $350 for this fancy procedure I paid $80.



13 comments:

Let the Good Times Roll said...

Oh Nat, they look great, that is so exciting. Does she do a touch up in a few weeks?

Kimberly said...

I know you don't know me, but I am dying to have this done. Where did you get it for $80??? Please tell (I'll check back in your comments, or you could comment on my blog. please!) Eyes look great, by the way. It looks like you did top and bottom lids?

AND NOW, FURTHER ADO said...

You paid to have people poke and prod your eyeballs with tiny little ink filled needles. Sounds like a blast. Where do I sign?

Natalie said...

Katie...
Yes, I have a touch up in a couple of weeks and then I am good to go for a good couple of years.

Kimberly,
I hate to tell you but the only reason I paid $80 for my procedure is because I won it in a silent auction. Well, technically my friend won it and then decided not to use it and let me buy it from her. I know....totally unfair.

Carly,
I'm glad you are on board. Best decision you will ever make.

Ryan and Staci said...

You are so brave to do this! It looks great and if it lasts for a few years then why not? :)

Penel said...

Looks great Natalie. It makes my skin crawl to even think about having that procedure, although I am jealous

kristine said...

$80?!?! How did that work out? And how can i get in on that action?

kristine said...

Oh... i just read the other comments. Stupid silent auctions...

Daybreaking Dickersons said...

Damn, those could be my eyes. Looks so good, but luckily I was able to make my house payment because I opted not to have my eyes done. I will do it soon though.

Kimberly said...

Thanks for the comment. You are L.U.C.K.Y.

Kim / Belly Button and Co. said...

nice... and i love the headband... you nerd... don't see your sister that often... tell her hi from me... later gater...

Mar said...

You look creepy in the first pic. :) I had to be honest. But the last one looks great. I am on the fence about doing this but yours looks so good it makes me lean toward doing it.

Vic, Linds, and the girls... said...

I got mine done about 5 years ago. And have loved it. It is seriously the BEST THING EVER. Who did it?? They look really good...