tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post9085191656290989980..comments2023-10-21T09:50:07.392-04:00Comments on Chicken Noodle Gravy: The Pale Girl BluesKatie @ Chicken Noodle Gravyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852793993330125727noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-47796641072404045052011-06-05T03:04:06.945-04:002011-06-05T03:04:06.945-04:00Reading all these comments of others who can relat...Reading all these comments of others who can relate makes me feel soooo much better. I too had a long love affair with the tanning bed, from the time I was old enough to drive myself to the salon, until last year when I suddenly realized I was looking older than my mom. <br /><br />I wasn't the only one who noticed! People are constantly thinking she is my sister, and I don't dare ask which of us they assume is the younger?<br /><br />So I have taken to using all sorts of wonderful homemade holistics to gently slow down the clock. <br /><br />But I miss my tanning bed like nobody's business! There is just something so magical about being able to bask totally naked, surrounded by synthetic sun, and knowing that afterwards your splotches, zits, veins and bruises will be camouflaged. If only for a couple of days...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065921843809619618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-76113241222737205162011-06-01T00:09:31.391-04:002011-06-01T00:09:31.391-04:00Not only do I have very pale skin, it's also v...Not only do I have very pale skin, it's also very sensitive. It either easily dries, or becomes a greasy hot mess. I don't splotch, but my entire face becomes beet red if I'm angry, embarrassed, drunk, emotionally hurt, and everything else. I'm of Irish, German, and Czech decent and I have to use 80 spf or higher otherwise my skin starts itching and burns. I currently use 110 spf...I feel your pain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-10918668529235188752011-04-15T10:28:42.379-04:002011-04-15T10:28:42.379-04:00I'm a splotcher - regardless of how much I tan...I'm a splotcher - regardless of how much I tan. I'm not fair skinned either. My chest just gets splotchy for whatever reason... I'm also a blusher. People frequently think I'm embarrassed because I blush easily - when in reality it could be something so simple as a shift in my posture or the simple fact that I'm talking that caused it. It's really weird... And people ALWAYS feel the need to point it out. "Why are you blushing?!?" "Look at her, she's blushing!" Which - as you said about the splotching - makes it even worse! <br /><br />I used to let it bother me - but then one day I got pissed at this acquaintance of mine who insisted that he had embarrassed me because I was blushing. (In reality I had been drinking, that's why my face was red... HA!) I'd had enough - and this guy was just an all around jerk. So I said: "I'm not embarrassed by what you said douche bag. Get over yourself." Then I walked away. He was speechless. HA!<br /><br />Embrace the pale sista! You are who you are and you're WONDERFUL KATIE!!! <br /><br />xoxoHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17844714049629389261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-41156180526594381592011-04-10T12:31:23.341-04:002011-04-10T12:31:23.341-04:00@No. 7: OH YEAH. Wine Face. Margarita Face. Beer F...@No. 7: OH YEAH. Wine Face. Margarita Face. Beer Face. Whatever-I'm-Using-To-Drown-My-Sorrows-In-Face. <br /><br />@M3LB: Yes, my Dad's fine, too, but stuff like that really helps bring things back down to earth. <br /><br />@Lucy: HA! You said it. They really do, too!<br /><br />@Laura: Oh, I LOVE being Irish. I just hate my skin :) Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />@Ada: Doesn't it suck? Ugh!<br /><br />@Tex: But isn't it lovely? Oh, how I miss it. A 6-minutes fix would make me feel SO much better!<br /><br />@TheFlea ;): Splotch-o-meter. HA! I'm with you; pale and alive is MUCH preferable. My Dad is doing good. Thankfully, most of his cancers can easily be remove.<br /><br />@Samantha: Thanks for stopping in! And congrats again on your beautiful book...I'll be grabbing a copy as soon as it becomes available. Bleaching products?! Ugh. I suppose you're right. Everyone always wants what they don't have. <br /><br />@WynnieBee: You're absolutely right. It WILL pay off. I totally relate to you. I also have nearly "translucent" skin. <br /><br />@cakeologist: Isn't it a curse? I know what you mean about turtlenecks! I always have to think about what I'm going to wear on high stress days, and I hate that!<br /><br />@Nina: I know what you mean. Every time I have to do a presentation, my stupid skin reveals my nerves!<br /><br />@Bernie: That's a great idea, Bernie! hehehe...I can start plotting my next response now. It won't be long before I get to use it!Katie @ Chicken Noodle Gravyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852793993330125727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-7953536340364216472011-04-10T09:59:00.121-04:002011-04-10T09:59:00.121-04:00I'm as pale as the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Just a...I'm as pale as the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Just as round too. <br />I'm sure the splotches must make you uncomfortable. Next time someone is so darn rude, tell them that you have Impetigo and like to share. That will shut them up.Berniehttp://onemixedbag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-85859505734380382172011-04-10T06:09:00.618-04:002011-04-10T06:09:00.618-04:00I'm a splotcher, too. I especially hated when...I'm a splotcher, too. I especially hated when it happened at work. I'd be trying to portray this calm and cool persona while speaking to a group, only to be undermined by my own blotchy-red skin! lolNinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486088267364693085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-31695194024868282862011-04-09T23:27:05.131-04:002011-04-09T23:27:05.131-04:00I get splotches too! I hate it! Hate it, Hate it...I get splotches too! I hate it! Hate it, Hate it, Hate it! Turtlenecks are my friend... <br /><br />No tanning for me even though I do tan beautifully - skin cancer cured that!cakeologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136319589096865249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-14177448492544004922011-04-09T22:07:15.218-04:002011-04-09T22:07:15.218-04:00I can sympathzie you with. My skin has been 't...I can sympathzie you with. My skin has been 'touchy' since I hit puberty and that was a long, long, long while ago. I'm so pale you can see the blue veins on my legs. I blush and flush (rosecea) and have had BCSkin cancer. If you've ever been in a dermatologist's office you've probably seen the posters of an old, leathery face on a 20 something body - not pretty - Your smart in protecting your skin now - it will definitely pay off in the future: D<br />Sorry to hear about your Dad-hope it's just basal cell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-40983455572611290992011-04-09T20:34:33.551-04:002011-04-09T20:34:33.551-04:00Hi! I found your blog through Winniebee :D I suppo...Hi! I found your blog through Winniebee :D I suppose the grass is always "tanner" on the other side, eh? You won't believe the number of whitening products sold on this side of the world. It's INSANE. Fun blog! I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts! :D<br /><br />SamSamantha Sottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116257082088369600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-30636448655659023932011-04-09T19:41:36.812-04:002011-04-09T19:41:36.812-04:00I'm a splotcher too! Mine is probably on the m...I'm a splotcher too! Mine is probably on the mild end of the Splotch-o-meter, because i usually only get it when i'm upset or have been drinking :P <br /><br />Re tanning - I've never gone near a tanning bed, but grew up on the beach and in the sun. My Mum was very vigilent about sunscreen and hats etc, as her time in the Solomon Islands left her with a permanantly red chest. <br /><br />In summer up here i get a tan just by hanging the clothes on the line, but it's usually far too hot to be outside for more than 10 minutes at a time!<br /><br />I'd rather be pale and alive. I hope your Dad is okay? ♥ xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-30712682752155247822011-04-09T13:02:17.745-04:002011-04-09T13:02:17.745-04:00Hi!! I'm stopping by and following from Weeken...Hi!! I'm stopping by and following from Weekend Wander. I hope you'll check out my blog Frazzled Mama at http://frazzled-mama.com and follow me back. Have a great day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841152519155509775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-76189630710771885992011-04-09T11:41:46.411-04:002011-04-09T11:41:46.411-04:00My best friend back at home has the splotches. I k...My best friend back at home has the splotches. I know as soon as she is slightly embarrassed or is upset. I think pale skin is pretty, and a lot prettier than a lobster :) <br />I used to love the tanning bed too, and at times in cold winter Germany I love it again (only 6 min at a time). But holy is it bad. You can just feel how bad it is for us. I am like you, I wish I could take back all that time in hs and college I spent in there!TexaGermaFinlaNadianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14203116752208683591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-15489061667943992972011-04-09T11:08:46.409-04:002011-04-09T11:08:46.409-04:00Oh I hear you loud and clear! I have Irish skin to...Oh I hear you loud and clear! I have Irish skin too and all it ever does is sunburn, splotch and freckle. *sigh*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212497767953671307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-67974642199804688572011-04-09T09:22:28.522-04:002011-04-09T09:22:28.522-04:00hi- i'm a new follower from weekend blog hop. ...hi- i'm a new follower from weekend blog hop. I too come from German and Irish descent. So, I'm pale, like my mother's Irish genes, and my son is golden brown like my dad. I used to tan and stopped too. It's addicting. A little self tanner and I'm grateful that there has never been a better time to be pale. More fun hats, it's trendy! would love a visit and follow back and embrace your 2/3rds Irish genes! laura<br />http://imnotatrophywife.comLaura Everyday Editshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281306421663975839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-16356344947862736562011-04-09T09:07:55.517-04:002011-04-09T09:07:55.517-04:00My husband loves my pale skin, too, and HATES when...My husband loves my pale skin, too, and HATES when I want to tan! But the cast of Jersey Shore is enough to turn anyone off tanning forever... they look like Oompa Loompas to me!Lucy The Valianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017727113612906573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-75347574579988287262011-04-09T08:22:47.291-04:002011-04-09T08:22:47.291-04:00Adding "pale with freckles" to the list ...Adding "pale with freckles" to the list of things we have in common...and 2 years ago my dad was dx with melanoma (he's fine now) which was a huge wake up call for me.my3littlebirdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621288346814793138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163395744423011593.post-10287267338234933902011-04-09T08:08:59.561-04:002011-04-09T08:08:59.561-04:00*GASP* followed by a look of concerned horror.
&q...*GASP* followed by a look of concerned horror. <br />"You have an enormous scratch on your neck/back/arm!" <br /><br />It is there as the result of the little itch I had, but looks like someone attempted to slaughter me. Do you get 'wine face' too? Ah, the curse of the Irish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com