Jenn's Journey, Part 2

[TXSara]

Bostonian's have a thing for iced coffee-- it'll be 10 below and you'll see a line out the door of Dunks for a large iced. Maybe its a self misperception we have, we love iced more'n everyone else? I dunno.

Well, I don't know about iced coffee, but Bostonians sure do like their cream and sugar.  I remember when I first moved up there, I needed to learn that getting your coffee "regulaaaahhh" didn't mean getting it "black" 

~Sara

[Jenn104]

Well, I don't know about iced coffee, but Bostonians sure do like their cream and sugar.  I remember when I first moved up there, I needed to learn that getting your coffee "regulaaaahhh" didn't mean getting it "black" 

~Sara

I drink mine black, not regulah, thanks.

Apropos of nothing.. am I the only one who regrets the pages lost regarding what barbecue is best from pre-blip blogs? beef? pork?

:p

~Jenn

[TXSara]

Apropos of nothing.. am I the only one who regrets the pages lost regarding what barbecue is best from pre-blip blogs? beef? pork?

You're not, but I think we all know the answer is "beef" 😉

~Sara

[imallie]

You're not, but I think we all know the answer is "beef" 😉

~Sara

As long as you specifically mean brisket, in particular burnt ends... and proper barbecue ... then, on this you are correct.  I assume it was only 2-3 posts. The rest would have just been about sauce. 😂

[D'Amalie]

I drink mine black, not regulah, thanks.

Apropos of nothing.. am I the only one who regrets the pages lost regarding what barbecue is best from pre-blip blogs? beef? pork?

:p

~Jenn

Can I play too?  in the sauce game?  Oh my.  South Carolina style pulled pork with Bessinger's (Columbia and Savana Highway Charleston locations) mustard Bar-B-Que sauce is certainly tops, but I'll give you kudos for a well done brisket.  No burnt ends for me, especially the fatty ones <<shivers>>  Kansas style short ribs, umm yummy.

[Jenn104]

Can I play too?  in the sauce game?  Oh my.  South Carolina style pulled pork with Bessinger's (Columbia and Savana Highway Charleston locations) mustard Bar-B-Que sauce is certainly tops, but I'll give you kudos for a well done brisket.  No burnt ends for me, especially the fatty ones <<shivers>>  Kansas style short ribs, umm yummy.

All are welcome to comment, thank you. Oddly, I've become a flexitarian. I am mostly vegatarian, but eat meat flexibly, when someone serves it to me. I like barbecue, but eat almost no meat. By all means, debate away though.

If I were gonna debate something, it'd be pain management meds. While lidocaine is the ointment of the gods, mango juice and advil are doing it lately.

With complete irreverence,

~Jenn

[ChrissyRyan]

BBQ sauces are definitely not created equal!

Chrissy

[Jenn104]

BBQ sauces are definitely not created equal!

Chrissy

Or are some BBQ sauces more equal than others?

[Courtney G]

I've recently discovered the effectiveness of topical lidocaine for numbing prior to electrolysis. Now, if someone can tell me what to put on there to avoid a week's worth of red marks on my chin, I'd be grateful.

[Jenn104]

I've recently discovered the effectiveness of topical lidocaine for numbering prior to electrolysis. Now, if someone can tell me what to put on there to avoid a week's worth of red marks on my chin, I'd be grateful.

Lidocaine is truly the ointment of the gods. If you don't have the prescription 5% kind, ask your primary care doctor for a script. Most will write one with no hassle. Its worth it.

For after care, my electologist, aka Electro Leslie, recommended epson salts, which I use lightly to help seal pores post elecrolysys. Very little epson salt to a lot of water. I use an aftercare product from Origins with mixed results, so I am gonna skip the exact name beyond the brand. Let me know if you want it and I'll post the name. I avoid make up and anything that could get in pores for a day. Which is not always easy. I think the red marks can be minimized but not avoided. Try light epson salts and keeping them super clean.

The uhhh southerly laser hair removal specialist, aka Laser Linda, is allergic to lidocaine. She is very experienced with -erm- shooting lasers at junk, if you will. I take advil before, squeeze a tennis ball in each hand during, yelp a little.. and rehydrate with mango juice. Which works for me. YMMV.

~Jenn

[Jessica_Rose]

I've recently discovered the effectiveness of topical lidocaine for numbing prior to electrolysis. Now, if someone can tell me what to put on there to avoid a week's worth of red marks on my chin, I'd be grateful.

This may sound weird, but try a chilled 'Preparation H' medicated wipe. My first electrologist (CJ) always kept a pack in her office fridge, and they worked great for me. Use them to wipe down the treated area, not the area they were designed for, unless that was the area treated. I'm not sure what's in them, so make sure you aren't allergic to them before using.

Love always -- Jessica Rose

[REM.1126]

Where I live, Bar-B-Q is a noun not a verb.  Here I t means smoked pork. 

Brisket is good, I really love the Brisket Burrito at Fuzzy's Taco.  But, Brisket is Brisket, not Bar-B-Q.

You can put Bar-B-Q sauce on chicken, but that doesn't make it Bar-B-Q.  It is "Bar-B-Q'ed Chicken". And adverb rather than a noun.

[davina61]

In the UK barbeque means anything slapped on on outside grill, mostly burgers and sausages!! and maybe some chicken coated in cheats sauce (mix of red and brown)

[Jenn104]

This may sound weird, but try a chilled 'Preparation H' medicated wipe. My first electrologist (CJ) always kept a pack in her office fridge, and they worked great for me. Use them to wipe down the treated area, not the area they were designed for, unless that was the area treated. I'm not sure what's in them, so make sure you aren't allergic to them before using.

Love always -- Jessica Rose

I can't say I've tried or even considered anything like this. I can say I am fascinated the audacity to even think it up. "Chilled Preparation H" are three words you just don't see together often. Although I bet they work like a charm.

~Jenn

[Jenn104]

Where I live, Bar-B-Q is a noun not a verb.  Here I t means smoked pork. 

Brisket is good, I really love the Brisket Burrito at Fuzzy's Taco.  But, Brisket is Brisket, not Bar-B-Q.

You can put Bar-B-Q sauce on chicken, but that doesn't make it Bar-B-Q.  It is "Bar-B-Q'ed Chicken". And adverb rather than a noun.

In the UK barbeque means anything slapped on on outside grill, mostly burgers and sausages!! and maybe some chicken coated in cheats sauce (mix of red and brown)

A little food for thought...

I s'pose barbecue is a little like dysphoria. We all have our own flavor and address it in our own uniquely beautiful ways. What you enjoy might not be what I or anyone else enjoys, as it were. Your best doesn't have to be my best..

~Jenn

[imallie]

My electrologist uses something I call "ice cream scoops" — because they look like old timey silver, well, ice cream scoops. They are stored in her freezer, and post-session she applies a coating of aloe, and then gets the scoops and massages my face for a few minutes until I can literally feel all the heat from the session sucked out of me.

And then I really don't have any swelling or redness by the time I get home.

[Jenn104]

My electrologist uses something I call "ice cream scoops" — because they look like old timey silver, well, ice cream scoops. They are stored in her freezer, and post-session she applies a coating of aloe, and then gets the scoops and massages my face for a few minutes until I can literally feel all the heat from the session sucked out of me.

And then I really don't have any swelling or redness by the time I get home.

Everyone has their own little tricks, its more fun sharing than your favorite bbq sauce.

Wait, did I day that?

For the most part I cruise the electro on my face, except maybe along the centerline/upper lip. We space that out as laser's done ok on my face. Down south, well, my electro has ummm internet procured high strength lidocaine. Along with the aforementioned advil, mango juice, and tennis balls to squeeze, I get by.

Plus a good playlist and a smattering of good gossip. We're friends.

~Jenn

[imallie]

Oh yeah. I feel bad admitting this but electrolysis doesn't bother me in the slightest. I look forward to the gab session.  Heck we text during the week sometimes.
But I have fallen asleep during sessions. I just think it's because my pain tolerance is off the charts due to the daily migraines. So it's not something to envy. 😉 But also, my electro lady is really really great.

So glad you find it really affirming too Jenn!

[Courtney G]

I came out of an hour of electro yesterday feeling the same way I did last week - I felt a euphoric buzz from the pain on my chin. The constant mild sting just kept reminding me that I'm actually doing this. It was wonderful. I just basked in the feeling for about an hour. It was weird but cool.

I told my electrologist that I had some red bumps after my last session so two things happened:
1. She had be hold some sort of piece of metal and did some sort of ph balancing treatment
2. She suggested I apply hydrocortisone cream. I put some one when I got home and again at bedtime.

It looks pretty good so far.

[Jessica_Rose]

I think you eventually build up a tolerance for electrolysis. Initially, I experienced a lot of swelling and redness which could take hours to fade. After months of treatments, the reaction became less and less noticeable. The cycle started over whenever we began treating a new area. Hydrocortisone, aloe, and other cooling creams definitely help.

After being in hiding for so long, any step forward feels incredibly liberating.

Love always -- Jess