My eyes are red, but I won’t shed a tear

Definition of irony: In celebration of hitting the 20-lb. weight loss mark on Day 22, you put on a brand new outfit (smaller sizes!), with new earrings that accentuate your cute new haircut. Then you look in the mirror and discover you have a raging case of pinkeye. So much for the new eye makeup.

Sigh. Well, it could be worse. I could have gotten my period.

Sunglasses look cool indoors, right?

P.S. 20 POUNDS!!!

19 Responses to “My eyes are red, but I won’t shed a tear”

  1. Bec Says:

    Congratulations on the 20lbs - go you! And yes, sunglasses look cool indoors so long as you sit at a piano and tinkle around at the same time!

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  2. Hilly Says:

    Congrats on the 20! WooHoo, Carrots!

    Um, don’t you get to stay home from work when you have pink eye? Cause if so…woohoo.

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  3. Geeky Tai-Tai Says:

    WOW! Congratulations on the weight loss. That is wonderful, plus you get to buy new clothes. YIPEE!

    Oh, and pink-eye is highly contagious, you really should stay home from work and go to the doctor.

    Geeky Tai-Tai’s last blog post: Clearly I Won’t Be Invited…

  4. Mattie Says:

    Congratulations on the 20 pounds!

    You’re awesome.

    Sorry about the pink eye though.

    Mattie’s last blog post: Part II: This Is NOT a Political Statement

  5. kapgar Says:

    20 lbs is mother frakkin’ awesome! I am so proud of you! And jealous… insanely jealous. ;-)

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  6. Nat Says:

    Amazing. You are a inspiration!

    Hope you stayed home.

    Nat’s last blog post: Bon(ne) mom, bad mom

  7. Iron Fist Says:

    20 lbs is wicked awesome. In fact I need to lose 20 lbs. I suppose I should get up off my ass and do it.

    Sorry about your pinkeye. :(

    Iron Fist’s last blog post: sunday driving

  8. suze Says:

    Congratulations!!! 20lbs in 22 days?! That’s amazing - you’re going to have to share your secrets :)

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  9. Cap Says:

    Congrats!!!!

    It’s so much fun to have to buy new clothes because the old ones are too big :)

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  10. sizzle Says:

    I have never had pink eye. KNOCK ON WOOD. It sounds dreadful and uncomfortable. But who cares when you’ve lost 20lbs!? YAY!

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  11. Catherine Says:

    Excellent, w00t for you! That pinkeye’ll disappear in no time.

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  12. SJ Says:

    Bec: LOL! I read that and thought of “tinkling” in a different way!

    Hilly: I didn’t stay home. I had two important meetings today. Just kept the lighting low and used my drops. Carrots? Can’t have them. You’re doing well, too!

    Diana: I’m being very careful not to touch my eyes.

    Mattie: Thanks! More on the weight loss tomorrow.

    Kevin: You’ll stop being jealous when you read tomorrow’s post. I guarantee it.

    Nat: Nope. Worked all day.

    Vahid: It isn’t easy, that’s for sure.

    Suze: All will be revealed …

    Cap: It sure is!!! I even had to buy new panties in a smaller size.

    Sizzle: My eyes itch and burn and secrete gunk, but it’s NOTHING compared to the misery you’ve been suffering! SO GLAD your rash is better.

    Catherine: I just want it to STAY disappeared. This is my second bout this year.

    And everybody, thank you so much for cheering me on!!!

  13. Penelope Says:

    Bloody hell! 20 lbs in 22 days is AMAZING! Well done you! Sorry about the pink eye but sunglasses inside are totally cool…honest :wink:
    Penelope’s last blog post: Not one of my better days.

  14. kilax Says:

    Great work! I can’t wait to hear about your secret weight loss plan.

    I hope the pink eye goes away soon! Boo!

    kilax’s last blog post: Thinking about it

  15. Eden Says:

    Whoo!

    Eden’s last blog post: It’s K-k-k-ken!

  16. Carolyn B. Says:

    Woo-hoo! Congrats — 20 lbs. is a great accomplishment! Now I’m curious to read tomorrow’s post, too. :o)

    Re the pinkeye: Sincere sympathies. It can range from mild itchiness to serious swelling and pain. I get the really bad kind about once every couple of years (whee) with swelling that makes skin flake off around the edges of my eyelids — VERY groddy looking, in an “eye zombie” kind of way. :sick: Depending on the kind of pinkeye you have, you may want to throw away any makeup sponges or brushes (mascara especially) that have touched your eyelids. Since I don’t wash my hands in between various makeup steps, I also usually discard base makeup too out of fear that it’s been tainted. Anything to keep from re-infecting the ol’ eyes.

    Hope your pinkeye is the very mildest kind!

    Carolyn B.’s last blog post: 47×365, No. 129 - Brother-in-Law’s Friend

  17. martymankins Says:

    Major congrats on reaching the goal.

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  18. Karl Says:

    20 pounds?! Damn, girl, that’s amazing. Congrats.

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  19. Bête de Jour Says:

    I’d just like to add my congratulations on the weight loss. I’m sitting here wrestling with the temptation of a chocolate bar, and I think you’ve just helped me. I’m going to have a banana instead.

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