I began my week with a bit of a scare. Some horrible rash attacked my entire face! It came on quite suddenly and with my history of allergies, asthma and related wheez-doggedness, it freaked me out. I went to the dermo who promptly punched me in the face and said we gotta send this to the lab.
Results came back – it’s official. I have atopic dermatitis. An allergy symptom of sorts that has robbed my skin of its youthful luster. Or put another way – I am now the girl with the ruddy complexion. We’re treating it with drugs and lotions and potions, but it’s with me for life. And guess what triggers it? Stress. Oh, that’s a relief.
Being a public speaker and consultant, this gave me pause. I mean, people shouldn’t judge you by the color of your skin (mine is a bright red and bumpy at the moment) but let’s face it, sometimes they do.
Luckily this week I was also fortunate enough to be a guest on not one, but two blog talk radio shows. The Liquid Lunch and Current Issues in Credit Unions. I have a face for radio now, so this made me quite happy. I also realize I have the face of a writer. I mean, let’s face it – get it – many writers never show their mug. I’m going to be the JD Salinger of the blog-o-sphere. Seriously. If you need a good writer for your blog – call me. I can write more than one.
And finally this week ended my long term, sometimes dysfunctional relationship with Saturn. As many of you know, I have been crazy in love with the Saturn brand since the beginning. I purchased five of them over the years. I named them Buttercup, Toonces, Goldie, Rosie and finally Sunkist. But GM killed the company and I’m left with a bitter feeling. So I called my local Saturn dealer upon hearing of their impending closure and basically said “Hey guys, why not do me a solid and buy this car from me so we can part as friends.”
They did just that. I drove to Vancouver Saturn, left my car and a copy of my first book, Tattoos: The Ultimate Proof of a Successful Brand. Saturn was Chapter 4 on my list of tattoo-worthy brands. On the inside cover I simply scribed:
“To my friends at Saturn. Thanks for a great ride.”
Cheers!
D.
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May 3, 2010 at 2:53 am
shari storm
I was just lamenting the fact that I bought some “oil changes for life” thing from Saturn. It cost $1500. I got three changes before they closed the shutters. I guess I gave Saturn my own special bail out. Lot of good it did. Sigh.
I did see Mark in the dealership once, when I was getting an oil change. So that was good. But not really worth $500.
I hope your face gets better.
May 3, 2010 at 6:20 am
Denise Wymore
Hey Shari,
It was a bittersweet good-bye, that’s for sure. I’d say bumping into Mark on a good day could be worth $500. Like a day when he’s feeling adventurous and wants to buy you jewelry or something at Chico’s! LOL.
We’re in New Mexico and my face is actually much better. Hmmmm…..maybe I’m allergic to rain!
May 3, 2010 at 11:18 am
Tom McWilliams
Hey, just wondering if you purchased a new/used set of wheels? If so what is the make, model, color and of course pleez tell me the name of your new ride. We want to see pictures. Headed to Biloxi for our annual meeting. Numbers up and trade show sold out infact oversold. Hope BP can get thier mess cleaned up fast. We have yet to fully recoverage from Katrina and now this mess. It will be years before we can enjoy our shrimp, oysters, crawfish and all the other foodies from the Gulf. National Guard in LA, MS and AL have just been called up to help in the clean up efforts.