stings

sometimes i watch dr oz at the gym. i've never watched a whole show, but i'll flip over to it during commericals. sometimes i learn helpful things... like how moisturizing your neck reduces the signs of aging (skin on the neck is thinner, so weakens earlier, thus adding weight to your face and making it sag). but then there was yesterday, when he was addressing the pain caused by high heel shoes. while he did give a helpful tip to the woman who chronically complains about wearing heels, he also gave her husband a pep talk to not become agitated by his wifes complaints (and made the man wear pink high heels to demonstrate the discomfort). this puzzled me. all i could think was "if high heels hurt your feet and legs, don't wear them". they're just a weird fashion accessory, and they're not your only option. while i can appreciate that the husband's annoyed attitude probably created tension in their relationship, i don't think him learning to be more sympathic is the only solution. it's not like heels are manditory, there are women all over the world who DON'T wear high-heels. this is just yet another social construct that women go along with without giving any thought to why.

to give you an update on my earrings... with a fresh hair-washing this morning i think they look great. they still point out funny, but my hair's got some texture now so they look pretty good.

 

hatching from the seed of your thin mind.