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The Ultimate Valentine’s Gift?

February 12th, 2010 at Fri, 12th, 2010 at 3:45 pm by heidiskrzypek

Relaxation station--the Brazilian sensation

Woah, baby! Steamy signage on Vashon highway is upon us. It is here.

Dare you EVEN entertain this? Vashon is (and has been for some time–only now it’s being broadcast) getting Brazilian Waxed, baby!

What is it? Well, it’s when an esthetician bares down on one’s nether regions and craftily removes hair with a few fell “phweeps!”  Pretty much all of it goes bye bye unless you speak your piece up front. Some people leave a little some-some below decks just to remind themselves that they did hit puberty–ya know, an affirmation of adulthood. Like a mini dorito, or a tuft, or I suppose a cleverly shorn heart shape in honor of the upcoming weekend.

There is a crypt these wax-artisans keep, knowing the topography on one’s topiary, if you dig–especially living on a lil Island!  But if you dare, you’ll definitely have a conversation piece when the lights go down. Happy Valentine’s Day.

Island mom and wife. Gainfully employed Seattle copywriter. Vashon forager. Emerging swimmer. Fan of dancehall reggae, good cooking, shallow reality TV shows, and public radio.

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