Typically, copious amounts of booze and sharp objects don’t mesh well. Take these scenarios for example…(these are all true and unaltered stories)
Scenario #1: Spring Break 2005, Panama City
A bottle of wine+no opener=a bunch of drunk college kids desperate for even more booze playing with knives. Luckily no one was hurt. That bad.
Scenario #2: My first head shaving, February 2009
Lessons learned, 1) ensure any needed equipment, including clippers, are fully functional and working properly, 2) don’t trust your mother, after ingesting any amount of alcohol, to know how to use above mentioned equipment, 3) in no situation is a reverse, asymmetrical mohawk a good look.
Scenario #3: Me, in pretty much any circumstance, including cooking, biking, walking, etc.
I trip, cut, run into things on a pretty consistent basis. Even when I’m stone sober. As a generally clumsy person, when you add booze, this is just magnified. This is the point where you all take a few minutes to laugh at my expense and reminisce about the many times I have injured myself. Go ahead. I’ve long ago accepted my accident proneness.
However, on this particular occasion, the combination was in perfect harmony. Last Friday, I hosted a “head shaving party” and invited my gal pals for some good old fashioned fun. The night was filled with laughter, friendship, food, drinks, new friends, old friends, family, reminiscing…you know, the stuff memories are made from. It was just.absolutely.great.
Party re-cap…ok, go!
Working upon past experience (reference scenario #2), I made sure that I enlisted professional help with the haircut portion of the night in my wonderful and beautiful friend AND stylist, Brooke (thanks, Brooke for giving me the raddest, hippest pre-chemo hair fall out cut eva). Before we handed it off to the professional, everyone got to chop a chunk of my hair off. I have to admit, the reality of having drunk people come at your face with scissors is definitely as terrifying as it sounds, but it all worked out and I only got cut once. That’s not a joke…I bled from the ear for 45 minutes. We also busted out our crafty and creative inner hippies (this is mostly accredited to pinterest and it’s ability to make all of us feel like 4-H pros) and tie-dyed scarves for me to rock when all my hair is gone. In addition, there is a video floating around of my mother and aunt having a dance party in my living room. All I have to say is, hey mom and aunt vic…the 80’s called…they want their dance moves back.
They say when life hands you lemons, add tequila and salt. Those are some words to live by if I’ve ever heard them. Mostly because I happen to love tequila. But also because I have great respect for those who are able to handle difficult situations with grace and a sense of humor. Hardship is undoubtedly part of all of our lives. I’ve learned that you can either let those hard times get the best of you, or you can turn your hardships into happiness. Much love and thanks to my incredible friends and family who joined and supported me in turning this seemingly hard time in my life into a memory that I will nostalgically look back upon and smile hard for the rest of my days.
April 23, 2013 at 5:18 pm
I am going to reminisce…. Gannon 2001, Our Dorm Room. You dropped a jar of Salsa which exploded in our dorm, then proceeded to still try and dip tortilla chips into it and cut your hand. Kevin still thinks of this as one of our most interesting nights together in the dorm! Lots of booze and blood made for a crazy Tia reaction! 🙂
I am sure you look amazing as usual with your new hairdo! Keep up the fight!
April 23, 2013 at 11:12 pm
HA! Yep…that was one of my finer moments. Glad you were there to experience it with me:)
April 23, 2013 at 8:18 pm
Glad to see your still going strong with your great sense of humor and your deep faith… When i had to shave my head, my fiance’ shaved his first, then my oldest daughter had a little party and drew on both of our heads. Still have the pictures and the hair. lol I absolutely LOVE your outlook and attitude. Judy from Florida
April 23, 2013 at 8:20 pm
Forgot to tell you—Your BEAUTIFUL with or without hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 24, 2013 at 2:38 am
Brought a tear to my eyes when your mother was kissing you. You are one courageous your lady. You are a inspiration to all of us.
April 26, 2013 at 2:26 am
T, only YOU could rock a tie dyed scarf…continuing to send good thoughts and lots of prayers your way.
April 27, 2013 at 2:17 am
You go girl! You look beautiful, continued prayers from the whole Salvini Clan! Lot’s of hugs and kisses!
April 28, 2013 at 10:23 pm
T, are you realted to an Ediie Salvini???? Just cururious. I went to Fort Cherry with him.
April 29, 2013 at 10:38 pm
Judy, Ed Salvini is my brother in law. He married Paula Navoski. What was your maiden name? Mine was Mullins, my brother was Mike. My daughter went to school with Tia and we know her mom and dad.
She is such and awesome young lady!
April 30, 2013 at 12:44 pm
Shirley, My maiden name was Cowden. There were two of us. I was the taller one. lol What a small world. Just a memory from 6th grade on the last day of school. We were all on the ball field-playground and were playing softball etc. Somehow i was on your brother in laws back with him running around and i went to fall and i accidently pulled his pants off. See if he remembers that one. ( I doubt it) It was a long time ago. My brother is Tommy Cowden, once again the tall one. We lived in Hickory. My brother still lives back in the area. There was another Judy and Tommy Cowden –they lived at the bottom of that long hill that runs from Hickory into Cecil. (i think) Anyways, nice to meet you….. And i have to agree, Tia is a real trooper, with one of the most positive attitudes one can have. I can’t leave out her humor either. I’ve been following her blog.
April 29, 2013 at 12:37 am
Tia– You are the BEST and Beautiful and an inspiration–Love you so much Love Aunt C=)