Silly nurse

[blas]

I was at the clinic getting my Depo shot this morning. The nurse asked me if I prefer the shot in my arm or hip. Which was nice, most nurses get all adament that it has to go in the arm and usually roll their eyes or make some sort of sigh when I say "hip, please".

I pulled down my pants and she said "My, what a tan butt you have!"

I answered "Uh....thanks?"

Not really sucky, just really silly....

[ShadedWings]

Maybe she was just shocked since some people (most? I don't know, I don't tan ) have tan lines and things. She probably meant it as a compliment, but it sounds like something I'd say when I have brain-to-mouth filter failure.

[Sheldonrs]

Maybe she didn't finish her sentence.

"What a tan butt you have, can I wear it as a hat?" :-)

Seriously though, what else can she say when you have your pants down?
"How about those Yankees?" hahaha

[Daisy]

Probably just slipped out at the shock of seeing a butt that you don't need sunglasses to look at (like mine).

[Gothicsmurf]

I went to the lady doctor a while ago. It wasn't my usual Dr, it was some older man, but whatever. He's doing his Doctorly thing when he looks up and says, "Hey nice tattoo!" Which is on my lower right hip. "Gee thanks." Can you just concentrate on what you're doing down there and comment on my art work at a later date? Like a week after never.

It kind of stunned me for a minute because I didn't really think it was appropriate for Dr's to comment on anything in that situation.

[BlaqueKatt]

Can you just concentrate on what you're doing down there and comment on my art work at a later date? Like a week after never.

It kind of stunned me for a minute because I didn't really think it was appropriate for Dr's to comment on anything in that situation.

I've had two Dr. do that-the first was my surgeon, in pre op-he actually took off his scrubs to show me his tattoos (I was much more relaxed after that)

and the second one was my sports medice Dr. who said he thought the one on my back was great, and could I recommend a shop because he wanted to get one(not like mine he wanted the "iron man" symbol as he had competed in the Ironman triathalon the year before)

[sms001]

Probably just slipped out at the shock of seeing a butt that you don't need sunglasses to look at (like mine).

Even more shocking where Blas lives.

[Becks]

Ah, but Blas goes tanning.

[Gothicsmurf]

I've had two Dr. do that-the first was my surgeon, in pre op-he actually took off his scrubs to show me his tattoos (I was much more relaxed after that)

and the second one was my sports medice Dr. who said he thought the one on my back was great, and could I recommend a shop because he wanted to get one(not like mine he wanted the "iron man" symbol as he had competed in the Ironman triathalon the year before)

I don't mind in the right setting, but it just felt creepy to have some old man staring at my tatt that I placed so that only certian people can see it... and he wasn't really in mind. I've since moved states, but never had another DR comment on it before or after.

Although I did have one DR stare at me while I was pumping milk. He literally was speachless and stared at my udder (yes, I called it an udder!) for a good while before I told him if there was nothing he needed he could leave. I'm really glad he wasn't an OB/GYN though...

[blas]

Wow....udder..........rule #1 broken for sure!

[AKWalMartCartGuy]

Even more shocking where Blas lives.

I don't know about there, but I'm assuming you were referring to the long winters, which, at least when taken to the extremes we have here, make tanning a very popular thing to do to prevent depression

[blas]

sms is kind of correct......being one of the coldest states with some of the worst winters imaginable, a lot of Wisconsinites are fair skinned year round, save for farmer's tans or a summer tan from the little summer and heat and sunshine we DO get. That being said, the only heat we do get is overly humid 96 degree periods in July and August.

On the other hand, to combat the fact that this is by no means a tropical state with lots of sunshine, tanning salons are very popular. Where I live, there's an entire page in the Yellow Pages of them. Smaller towns don't have as many, but there's always one somewhere.

Where I go is dirt cheap and I love it. I don't care what anyone says...it's a hobby and it relaxes me. I wouldn't go as far to say it helps with depression, but it sure adds confidence and you can wear any color you want without having to worry about looking washed out. I've never been able to wear yellow or orange or bright pink before up until now.

I WILL say however that when I'm the most stressed out is when I get the most relaxation from tanning. It gave me a quick burst of warm air in the winter and just feels so good, you relax your whole body and for that 20 minutes a few days a week, no one can bother you.

[Andara Bledin]

I wouldn't go as far to say it helps with depression, but it sure adds confidence and you can wear any color you want without having to worry about looking washed out. I've never been able to wear yellow or orange or bright pink before up until now.

I WILL say however that when I'm the most stressed out is when I get the most relaxation from tanning. It gave me a quick burst of warm air in the winter and just feels so good, you relax your whole body and for that 20 minutes a few days a week, no one can bother you.

It's possible that you have a bit of SAD, which is a form of depression brought on due to a person not getting enough sunlight. It's probably not as heavily researched as some other forms of depression because the treatment can be fairly simple, easy, and inexpensive, and most of the time doesn't involve drugs.

^-.-^

[Talon]

I have the same problem with winters here in Canada, I turn into an inactive reptile.

I'm sure winters here aren't as severe as in Wisonsin, but I was born in the Caribbean, so I have a disadvantage there.

I've recently started getting up early to watch the sun rise. Certainly helps wake me up.

[blas]

Some parts of Canada are pretty comparable if not worse than Wisconsin, but I'd say that Wisconsin is one of the worst winter states in the US.