I’ve grown increasingly concerned about my forehead. Over the past year, a rather deep crevice has formed between my brows. And of late, I’ve become a little fixated on it. I feel certain that it is the first and only thing that people see when they look at my face. “Oh look, Gretchen suddenly has a gorge between her eyes. She sure does look her age now.” Which is the bottom line of my disturbance. For many years, I haven’t looked my age. But now, suddenly, all of my 48 years have caught up with me, right between the eyes.
Oh My God! See it? See it? It's horrifying.
Apparently, the problem is that I frown in my sleep, which is a bit disturbing. I think this is true because when I first wake up in the morning, it’s at its worst, it looks like somebody hit me in the head with a tire iron and left a dent. I used to grind in my sleep, but got one of those nightguard thingys, and now my tension seems to have shifted to my brow area. And since it’s unlikely that my stress level is going to decrease dramatically any time soon, I need to figure out something to do about this.
According to the box, you “Reduce wrinkles while you sleep!” “Frownies on…Frown lines gone!” “Frownies Facial Patches are the safe, natural way to dramatically reduce or eliminate expression lines and creases by relaxing and retraining facial muscles while you sleep.” I was suddenly reminded of something. Hmmm…what could it be?... I read further “The secret of Frownies has been passed along by generations of women and men in entertainment and the public eye who rely on this amazingly effective method to maintain a youthful appearance. The Original Frownies – Unequaled quality since 1889.”
Mommie Dearest! These are the same things all those aging movie stars used preBotox! Am I suddenly going to get fixated on wire hangers?! On the other hand, if they were good enough for those excellent old broads like Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, they’re certainly good enough for me.
Okay, I just frightened myself, I can’t imagine what Jimmy's going to say. Well, we've been married a really long time. Maybe he won't notice. You think I'm joking.
I can't wait for the progress reports!
Posted by: stilltheblank@ol.com | 06/23/2009 at 10:45 PM
Women who have had work done look older. I am sure of this. Trust me. No one is more bothered by their wrinkles than me. I hate them. They bother me daily. But go ahead. Check out a woman with work done. They look like they had work done. And why? Because they are old.
You are beautiful.. You are still hot in a bathing suit. I know. I saw. Take that stupid ass thing off of your head, even if your hubby never noticed it. (put it on his dick. Then he'll notice!)
Haven't you heard? Looking old is the new young.
Posted by: Laura Phelps | 06/23/2009 at 11:16 PM
That would look awesome paired with a breathe-right strip!
Posted by: Lisa | 06/24/2009 at 12:05 AM
Hmm - I'll be following your progress with great interest. I'm 45 & just this year am seeing those very same signs on my face.
Posted by: Danabug | 06/24/2009 at 06:37 AM
Hey, I was just at Mount Rushmore and the sculptor decided to capture those presidents' faces when they were young. Those faces are smooth granite!
Anyway, I could have written this. The wrinkle awareness hit me about two years ago. Before that, I had them, yes, but I was always younger looking. Now, in the last year the jowls have dropped and I hate that. Plus just this year I have the fine lines leading into my lips.
I get what you say about not wanting to go the Botox route. I also blame the face wrinkles on sleep. For me, I sleep always on my left side and my left temple and eyebrow area totally reflects that. I guess I could get some long bangs and hide behind them but then I'd have to spend time on my hair...
I did see ads in magazines for these adhesives that go on the sides of the eyes. I think these are meant to plump on the moisture there.
Hopefully one day I will be happy that I am natural in the face, the way I have always been happy that I am natural in the small bust.
Posted by: Michele renee | 06/24/2009 at 09:01 AM
Okay, I learned about Frownies from Lawyer Mom. I bought myself a box, and have worn them a few times. You know, I think they probably do something. The first morning I woke up after wearing one, I thought my forehead looked smoother. So it can't hurt! My problem is that I dont wear them every night.
Posted by: Becky | 06/24/2009 at 06:24 PM
I've got the same thing. I have one word of advice for you.
Bangs.
:)
Posted by: Fiddledeedee | 06/24/2009 at 07:22 PM
Hi
I have the same problem, lovely frown lines and am sure they make me look 10 years older. I was looking into Botox (even though my husband would be dead against it), and whilst looking came across your website for Frownies.
Are they working, and if so where do I get some??!!
Posted by: Lesley | 07/06/2009 at 06:18 AM
I can't believe you still have that certificate. Thank goodness California doesn't have expiration dates! I can't wait to hear (see) how this is going when I see you next!
Posted by: Lily | 07/14/2009 at 10:53 PM