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If I've taken one thing from the recent natural disasters, it's that when you don't have electricity at home, it doesn't matter whether or not (1) you've blow-dried your hair, (2) you've put on any makeup or (3) you're wearing shorts, a T-shirt and flip-flops to work.
I never used to leave the house without at least straightening my hair and troweling on a layer of foundation -- even for a quick trip to the grocery store -- for fear of frightening innocent children and animals with my bird-nest hair and pock-marked face. It would easily take me an hour and a half to get ready for a casual dinner with friends. I wouldn't consider myself a diva; it's 10 parts insecurity, sprinkled with a dash of anal-retentiveness.
But Hurricane Charley gave me an excuse not to care, so I quickly adapted. When you have approximately 15 minutes after you take your cold shower before you start sweating through your clothes, you learn to cut the prep time down to the essentials: Brush hair and teeth, dress and quickly get into your air-conditioned car.
And after a week without power, I found that your friends and co-workers treat you the same whether or not you've painted on your face today.
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Welcome to apathy! Come have a seat next to me.
Posted by Huff2 @ 09/09/2004 07:09 AM EST