Babbling about Chihuahuas, Heart Murmurs, and My decade long beauty blunder

#172:  Ever had a seemingly small decision spiral into years of unexpected consequences? That"s exactly what happened with my under-eye filler journey that began a decade ago. What should have been a simple cosmetic enhancement has turned into a persistent medical saga involving multiple dissolving procedures, surgery, and ongoing complications. The lesson? Some fillers don"t dissolve naturally as promised, and under-eye treatments deserve extra caution. But life carries on with its mix of mundane and meaningful moments. My Chihuahua recently needed dental surgery at age 11 (that"s 60 in dog years, by the way – forget that "multiply by seven" rule we all learned). While under anesthesia, she provided some comic relief with her tongue hanging out while struggling to stay awake standing up. The procedure also revealed a mild heart murmur, adding another dimension to pet parenthood as she approaches her senior years. Meanwhile, severe weather patterns have me contemplating tornado shelters, and my beauty routine has evolved toward more natural approaches. Face taping has become my go-to alternative to injectables – using specialized Japanese tape designed specifically for delicate facial skin to prevent sleep wrinkles. Combined with a satin bonnet for hair protection, I might look "hella scary" at bedtime, but wake up looking better than ever. As one wise person noted, "It"s not about what we look like going to bed, it"s what we wake up looking like." This journey has highlighted the double standard in how society views aging – celebrating men who "age like fine wine" while expecting women to somehow stay youthful naturally while also pursuing every beauty enhancement available. Perhaps the real beauty breakthrough isn"t found in procedures or products, but in finding comfort with our choices and our authentic selves. If you"re navigating similar beauty dilemmas or pet parent adventures, you"re not alone – share your experiences with me and join the conversation. You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/