TMI on Tuesday

When I was in high school, there was a girl in my class who got into a bet with a boy over leg shaving. I don't recall why or how it started but it ended up that she did not shave her legs for a month. She won the bet.

I have always been fascinated by women who are socially brave. Not slutty, mind you, but brave. It took me a while to take the Oprah challenge to go out without makeup, but once I did it, I was HOOKED! (I hate to credit Oprah with anything, but in the interest of honesty...)

My point is: it takes a certain amount of courage to be who God made you. Especially when who he made you isn't necessarily in fashion right now.

So I was persistent when--a month or two ago--I developed a rash on my legs. I tried lotion, hydrocortisone... but the shaving was making things much worse. I resisted...then, finally, I did it! Yes, I stopped. I don't think I have ever gone this long (5 days ) without shaving. Even after having a baby. I honestly have no idea what my "natural" state is. I am not sure yet if I will be able to reach it either, by the way. But for now, I am curiously observing the sensation of water running over the stubble in the shower, catching the blankets in bed.

I know some of you are cringing, but really, this is how women were for thousands of years! Many women still are this way all the time, and it IS how you were made, so how can that be gross?At the same time, I will admit, I am hoping the rash is gone soon because right now I REALLY WANT TO SHAVE!