My hubby made it possible for me...How about you?

Boston, Massachusetts
December 13, 2009 7:48am CST
Hi Mylot Friends, I am happy to share with you my experience this afternoon. I gave myself a treat. i went to the Hair Salon and had hair treatment, cellophane and hair color. i love my new look now. i have a curly hair, but now i had the chance to have a straight hair. it's lovely. i know this is just temporary but at least i had a feel of it. Maybe next year i can enjoy a rebond so that i will have an longer period of enjoying a long and straight hair. My husband loves my new look and he made it possible for me. It's quite expensive but he sponsored my self-care treat. I made it before the christmas holiday...a treat, a new look and a relaxation moment with myself. how about you? when was the last time you treat yourself and what was it? Was it a gift from someone or you save to give yourself a treat? i will appreciate hearing from you my dear mylot friends! Thank you!
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@ckyera (17331)
• Philippines
13 Dec 09
hello msfrancisco! wow! that was great! haha i feel like envying you now... hehe just a little! i also have a curly hair and i also miss having it straight! huh! but anyway, back to you, i am happy to hear that all those things were made possible by your husband...he's so sweet! on my part, the usual things that i do or my husband & i do to treat ourselves is just eating out! haha that's our favorite thing to do together,but next week, we will going to have a short vacation and it was sponsored by my husband as well! haha all expense on him...but well its just me & him... another one that i remember as last year when i get my vacation in my parent's house, my uncle treats me for a massage/spa. its great and i guess anything that's given free to us is always great! haha good day!
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• Boston, Massachusetts
13 Dec 09
Hi Cyera, Really, you have a curly hair too. I have a curly natural hair and its been a passion for me to experience it being straight. after the treatment -- to make it strong because i have a fine curly/wavy hair and not yet ready for rebonding. The parlor manager made it for me. I felt so special for giving me such treatment. My hair was ironed and i really love. i am crazy 'coz i don't want to lie down -- i want to maintain it. my hubby finds it funny how excited i am and happy for having a new hair. he was so happy for me too. he did not even recognize me. my youngest son said--mom is beautiful oh gosh i felt so touched by his comment. how i wish i can share with you how i look now. It's good the your husband had the heart to take charge of the expenses for a vacation and the regular eat out treat is somewhat special already-- a great treat. so maybe, you can consider having an experience to have a straight hair too soon. thanks dear friend for responding!
@ckyera (17331)
• Philippines
13 Dec 09
haha...msfrancisco, i can feel your happiness till here... yeah, i also have natural curly hair, i like it also but there are times i don't! specially during bad hair day! haha coz my hair in not a fine one its "buhaghag" if neglected that's why most of the time i clip them... when i was already working before and earning for myself, that was the first time i do such treatment, but its just relax...i am satisfied with the result that i've got but everything are just temporary...hehe coz its original look comes back after fe months and i don't like to always go to treatments coz they say that it might damage our hair more...and besides, i also have one experience where i get some burn due to inefficiency of the 'parlorista' but anyway, given a chance i still want to undergo hair straightening or better rebonding so that i can experience once again having a long straight hair! hehe wow! looks like you really get the best result for your husband not to recognize you? and getting such compliments from our loved ones really brings a great feeling! i'm happy for you msfrancico! how i wish to see you as well... well, our vacation is just happening once every year and its just a lo budget vacation!:-)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
i feels so lovely today. i received positive compliments from my officemates. anyways, if you have a thicker hair it will be fine for you to have a rebond than relax. i tink relax damaged our hair more unlike rebond. they use a certain treatment and power dose to keep it healthy and strong. hope we can exchange photos soon hehehe and affirm each other's new look!
@vandana7 (100314)
• India
14 Dec 09
Hi msfrancisco, I think your husband loves you a lot. :) And I am happy that it is looking good on you. :) I dont know if you read O'Henry's short story, The Gift of Magi, somehow I was suddenly reminded of that. :) Well, just remember, he loved you no less, without this style as well. :)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
oh girl--------this story made me cry. i am so touched by the story. it was such a great love for each other that no material things can ever match how precious is their love for each other! this made my night friend!
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
Hi Vandana, He did my dear friend and i am thankful to the almighty for giving a loving husband like him. i haven't read that story but i will try to search for it--although i am aware about the three kings LOL--is there any other deepr interpretation about their gifts? sounds exciting. "Salamat" - thanks!
@vandana7 (100314)
• India
14 Dec 09
Well, it is about a young couple with only two precious possessions, the lady's long tresses, and her husband's gold watch. At Christmas time, the lady sells her tresses to buy her husband a nice chain to hold the watch. Unknowingly the husband also sells the golden watch to get her a nice costly comb. :) Both give gifts out of love for the other. Both gift love. Objects dont matter do they. :)
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• China
14 Dec 09
Hi Msfrancisco, I am really happy to hear that you are so happiness. eh,for me, a sigle, young girl. Hehe,i sill do not have a boyfriend.So, most of the times, i treat myself with my frieds.We pay the bill on turn. Hehe,so if it is the time which is not my treat, or others, we feel good.Haha. Oh,Merry Chrismas!
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• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
Hi Lynnjiang, Single ladies...oh yes you have all the time and "money" for yourselves. i am glad that you created this system of "rotation" to treat yourself and your friends. of course it feels good if it's not your turn to treat but your turn to be treated and pampered hahahaha. i am sure you are saving for it. that's a good start. i just hope you'll find a loving and sweet boyfriend who will be willing to treat and make you feel special ALWAYS! Ask and pray for him to come soooooooooon! thanks for your response.
@doryvien (2284)
• United States
14 Dec 09
Hi msfrancisco, How dare you straighten your hair! Now you've changed, you're not the same person I used to know... Do I pass up as Drama Queen? Of course it's a joke. Your new look is such a nice surprise - you look... different? hehehe in a nice way. And kudos to the ever loving husband who willingly financed it. Hmmnn, I wonder what you gave him in return? . I occasionally treat myself to a spa, a slightly expensive dinner with kids, or buy myself something that I really like. Nothing fancy really, something I can afford by myself. The more expensive ones are usually sponsored by my husband (who works abroad).
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• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
Hi Doryvien, i know you like my new look-- i saw it in your eyes, you've been winking out of envy hehehehehehe. well, i know that you always find a way to treat yourself and even involving your kids to eat and hang out. When can we go together and enjoy a spa? let's schedule it so that we will have time to save-- but if both our husbands can sponsor us AGAIN why not? i admire your husband--despite the distance he never fails to let you feel so special and loved. papa monching keep up the good loving and sweet works for mama doryvien. more expensive treats for my dear loving friend! power hugs to you mama!
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
...by the way, i will just whisper to you what i did in return. it might be censored here LOL!
@neelimaravi (1793)
• India
14 Dec 09
hi francisco, wow yaar..good to hear this news.. so, your hubby made you good look then before right.. so great, cogratulations. happy cristmas. hope you and your family enjoy well. thankyou, have a nice day.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
Hi Neel, Thanks friend. He really did. We are all happy about the result of my new look. i really feel beautiful hehehehe! Thanks for your time and best regards to your family too. Merry Christmas dear!
@BART78 (2927)
• Canada
14 Dec 09
just this weekend, i felt so tedious and down this past few weeks so i dicided to have myself a full body massage and spa...and it energize my sense after it..it is a treat for myself when i receive my extra pay for this holiday..
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• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
Hi Bart, hurray...you made it too! it feels good right? me and my husband do it regularly. we have a therapist who come to our house every friday night for an hour of swedish massage. i go straight to sleep. extremely relaxing! my husband even snore while being massaged! i am happy every time i learn from people that they save something for themselves especially when they receive an extra pay. cheers for a great self-care bart!
• Australia
13 Dec 09
Give myself a treat? No, not really, because I have no need to do so. I consider my whole life is a treat. I have a wonderful husband (almost 50 years married) and five absolutely marvellous sons who have never given me any problems. I have my hair trimmed every month and waved three times a year. I have no need of colouring. It is losing some of its colour, but flaming red hair wouldn't suit a 73 year old anyway, so I'm happy to have become more of a strawberry blonde. I have everything I need and wouldn't change a thing about my life. I'm pleased you are happy with your special treat and hope you get many more.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
Hi Cloudwatcher, I admire for sharing how blessed you are with your life and everything. you really reached self-actualization and is living a stress-free life. Congratulations for being one. Yours is an excellent treat! I hope and pray that i will be able to reach your age still so happy, loved and even more blessed. Thanks Cloud. Take care always and here's a hug for you!
• India
13 Dec 09
You are quite lucky msfrancisco, to have such a lovely husband.This is what is called a true love, and it comes only after marriage. Well, I am a male, and as the head of the family, I usually do not have any treats specially for me, and usually the treats are always for my family, meaning my wife, daughter and son. My mother also stays with me,and usually, she is the one who gives a little treats to me.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
13 Dec 09
Hi Ramesh, Yes, i am so lucky for having him as my ever loving and sweet hubby. He loves making me happy and surprises me too from time to time. i think you deserve a treat too friend. be kind to yourself and pamper it once in a while. you will be more energetic and in good shape and condition to earn a living for your family. you can do it friend --- do it soooooon please! thanks for taking the time to drop some lines here! Best regards to you and your family!
• United States
13 Dec 09
Good for you msfrancisco! We women should take the time to treat ourselves! And, that was very nice of your hubby to take the tab! I don't remember the last time I treated myself to anything really. I guess, I get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life with the family and household that I forget about me. I read it is very important to make sure to remember to treat yourself to something once in a while!( Or have someone treat you) Again, good for you, you go girl!
• Boston, Massachusetts
13 Dec 09
Hi Marlena, I think you better think of it and schedule one. you deserve a treat my dear friend. imagine, you cannot anymore remember the last time you had it. i encourage you to do it this coming christmas vacation. a good one that will make you relax. who knows someone out there will be kind enough to give you a treat--like winning a coupon for a free spa, win a raffle in your office, an invitation and treat from a friend and a surprise treat from your hubby. By the way, is the baby in your avatar you child? what a cute yawn! merry christmas to you and your family.
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
13 Dec 09
good for you my friend. husbands should really do that for their wives. that will make them feel special. whenever my wife wanted some pampering, i also do that. i bring my son on a playroom and let my wife have her ME TIME. sometimes she does not like for she loves to be with me and our child and watch us playing.... but of course women loves that pampering too. so i let her go to spas or parlor and do what ever she wants to do. so good for you. now post a photo so we can see hr har har
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• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
Hi 7thbird, I know you love surprising your wife too. i admire you for being so sensitive with your wife's needs. I like that "ME TIME". it feels good having some more time for oneself--no worries...an hour or two in a stress free mode! thanks friend! i am still convincing myself to come out in the open here. i did post one picture of mine in my early weeks here. but when i saw more avatars than photo i pulled it out and changed it with this butterfly avatar!
• India
13 Dec 09
I m sure ur hubby loves u too much and that is good for ur relationship. I guess every family should be like this. If we can manage our extra expenses like this, then most problems in the family will not arise. I last had this kind of treat to myself was wen I went to gift a pant to my cousin , but instead I spent too much money on my own and it was my cousin who actually spent money on me later. That was funny incident though. These things does make u happy.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
Hi Vicky, There's no doubt about it-- he does love me so much and we did our job well for keeping a good relationship. we both treat each other but he used to give me extra cash to buy something for myself and even for a treat like this. Oh yes, that's really funny. so, did you make up for it? you need to double your gift to him hehehehehe. Well, just don't forget to treat yourself from time to time and enjoy the fruits of your labor okay?!
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
16 Dec 09
I treated myself to some shopping just yesterday! I went to this store that was going out of business to get a scarf I had seen a woman wearing and ended up with a whole lot of stuff. Not all of it was for me though. The stuff was so cheap I am thinking of going back.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
17 Dec 09
Actually You can have two! They came in gray and purple and I am probably going back to the store to get more because they were only 50 cents! When I get back I will take a picture and if you like them I'll send them to you.
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Jan 10
it's up to you to choose what color...whatever it is coming from you i will surely appreciate it. thanks in advance friend. once i receive it i will send you a picture me wearing it!
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Dec 09
Hi Canellita, If they're not all yours--may be there is one for me??? LOL. i will be happy to have one from you C. i love collecting scarf. thanks in advance. so you love shopping as a treat to yourself right?!
• United States
14 Dec 09
Sounds like a great day...I just went a few weeks back as well and got my hair cut up and highlighted. I am not one that is all into things like shopping, manicures and spending lots of money but I do enjoy going and getting my hair done. What I like the most is getting my hair washed at the salon, I love the feeling of the big full force shower heads and when they massage my scalp as they wash it. Our family goes into one account so I am not sure if it is his money that pays or mine but he has gotten me a few gift certificates for the salon and I am sure I am getting one again this year so we will say that getting my hair done is his treat as well
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• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
Hi Froggielover, It was really a great Sunday for me! Yes, you are right- i love it too, the feeling of the shower touching our scalp and being massage. how i wish it will be done to me for an hour. oh my what a great relief. It's okay my dear if you have a shared account-- at least you too share not only in spending it but in saving some more. go ahead girl do it now! Cheers!
@shibham (16977)
• India
18 Dec 09
hi butterfly. you are lucky and it seems that you and your hubby are made for each other. hahaha... as i am a guy i never wish to get an extra care from my love.( although i am unmarried now). i know and believe that i have to give her an extra care and be sure i shall do all that she wants. but she must give the immense love that she can. thanking you
@shibham (16977)
• India
18 Dec 09
deaf? no whistle?
• Boston, Massachusetts
23 Dec 09
i am just joking friend? are you mad? anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN ADVANCE. Tomorrow is your day. where are you going to spend your birthday and with whom? what is your plan friend? i hope i am invited for your birthday treat!
• Boston, Massachusetts
18 Dec 09
hi friend, great that you have that thoughts and feelings on how you are going to make your love one special. friend don't just say it, you have to show it and DO IT! make all the efforts to show her how she's loved by you! thanks for dropping some lines whistle king..............please don't don't now. i willnot appreciate it. i am still deaf. LOL
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
15 Dec 09
cool, picture? :-) Well I guess the last time I treated myself was my trip to San Francisco, just me and my daughter, and we met up with friends and did some sightseeing.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
16 Dec 09
Of course for me it was just a two day drive, not like a trip all the way from where you are. But we had a good time!
• Boston, Massachusetts
10 Jan 10
that's good at least you had the chance to have that two hour drive together. cheers to that dawn. i know she enjoyed it!
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Dec 09
Hi Dawn, I envy you for having that trip with your daughter. how i wish i can bring my family for a trip in the US soon. that's a sweet treat for yourself and your daughter. i can just imagine how happy your daughter for all the moments of being with you! Cheers and Power hug to you and baby!
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• United States
14 Jan 10
It must be a nice thing that your husband cares enough about you to pamper you. I know very little about how all that works because I never get pampered. It makes me sad but hopefully someday I will have that kind of realtionship with a man, Take care and happy mylotting to you.
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Jan 10
Hi Mom, Let's pray for that. in his time he will come. i know there's someone out there for you. someone who will make you feel extra special and will love you and be there for you no matter what. hold on! thanks for your response friend!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
18 Dec 09
The last time that I was able to give myself a gift was in June. From February until June, I was in a friendly contest with several of my friends for weight loss. The day before the close of the contest, my hubby came home from work early and told me to go to the salon and have my hair cut and to then go get myself a cappucino. He even watched the children. It was a really nice treat for me because I seldom have the opportunity to get out of the house and actually have just me time.
• Boston, Massachusetts
18 Dec 09
Hi Dorann, That's so sweet of your hubby! the ME time is really important and that's something to be proud and happy of. i am happy for you friend and i admire your husband for that loving care and concern about giving you a pampering ME time. it's so good having a new haircut and a bonus coffee.
@sunnycool (12714)
• India
13 Dec 09
Hi MSF,Convey my regards to your partner for making my friend so happy with an excellent makeover.And i have never seen you to make any statements about your new hair style.As you said it has been straightened so this IS your a excellent gift for christmas and enjoy a lot and welcome the new year with the same spirit friend.gud day.
• Boston, Massachusetts
13 Dec 09
Hi Sunnycool, My hubby is asleep already while i am still up responding on to mylot. I will relate to him your message. Thanks friend. Yes, this is an excellent gift from my hubby this christmas. he's happiness was doubled knowing that i am happy with this treat and at the same time i look good with this make over. i hope i can post my photo here---the before and after the hair makeover...hmmmm i'll think about it! i may sound OA--but even up to this time i can still feel the same feeling i had while in the parlor. Thanks Sunny.
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
hahahahahaha...thanks for that. i will see what i can do. you're right i can delete it at once.
@sunnycool (12714)
• India
14 Dec 09
Why are you thinking to place an before an After pic it.just place for few minutes and then you can delete it if you dont want to place it in your profile permanently so that we can even feel happier with your new look and i want to have a look at my friend too.
• Philippines
23 Dec 09
HI msfrancisco, its so nice to have someone giving you what you wish for especially something that you cannot easily give yourself no matter how much you want it. Well, personally, taking care of ones self is our own responsibility and this includes making ourselves presentable and pretty. We dont have to do this because of other persons but because we want it to do for our own satisfaction. Our self image counts a lot and it adds up to our self confidence and self esteem. So i think from time to time we have to look at ourselves scrutinizingly in front of the mirror and see if we need to boast our image and our spirits. Honestly, i only reallize this lately, when i have to attend debut party and i realize i need to have a hand spa, because my hands are dry already doing all the housework. I also had my underarm bleached because i will wear a sleeveless black cocktail dress. I have no regrets spending for all these because i had that self confidence interacting with all the other visitors in the party. So from now on i promised to pamper myself once in a while.
• Boston, Massachusetts
23 Dec 09
Bravo! i am so delighted to hear that aside from having a spa you too have an armpit bleach... i haven't tried that in my entire life. nice realization triplejzm! so, that will be one of our self-care resolution for 2010. more time for ourselves and enjoy the best self-care ever. we will be more kind to ourselves this coming year! i admire you for that! merry christmas and happy new year to you and your family! power hugs!
@yan_blue8 (1437)
• Philippines
13 Dec 09
Hello there, While reading your discussion, I think about having my hair straight again! I have natural wavy hair but I always maintained it by having it straighten in the salon, usually every 6 months. I never like to have my hair dyed though, I don't know why. I just enjoy looking it wore by somebody else. Its always great to be treated by someone we love. I wish we can see the picture of your new look. That's a preparation for the new year, is it? I cant think of any treat given to me by someone else lately. But the last time I treat myself though is when I went to Bora last October. I give it to myself every 2 months actually. I love beach. I love Boracay. So I often go there to feel more relaxed with the pressure here in the city.
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Dec 09
it's good experimenting on hair from time to time friend and that's life right? you never stop trying until you finally find what's best for you. now i can say that this is one of my best looks and i still feels sexy with my straight hair! hehehehe!
• Boston, Massachusetts
13 Dec 09
Hi Yan, i'll see if i can post my photo later...it's good that you are consistent in treating yourself out. you are so kind enough to yourself for giving it a break. So you are used of having a straight hair despite your having a natural wavy hair. some of my friends advise not to have my hair straight--they find it more sexy and classic. but i just want to try it for a change and thanks i got a sponsor my dear honeypie so without second thought i enjoyed the treat. thanks!
@yan_blue8 (1437)
• Philippines
13 Dec 09
Its sounds like you really enjoyed it since you have post a topic about it Its shows Yes, I agree with your friends. Curly hair is sexy but not wavy hair But at times we really need to change our look just for the sake of it. Do you have long hair?