Why Can’t I Use a Freaking Curling Iron?

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I’m a self-confident woman, for the most part. I can whip together a $100K tradeshow with ease. I can mother two teenage sons. I can take beautiful photographs.

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But here’s what I can’t do: I can’t use a freaking curling iron!

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I got my new curling iron* yesterday. First one I’ve used since about 1985. I’ve never been gifted at hair stuff, so I knew I would need some help.

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I watched about 5 YouTube tutorials. I sprayed my hair with thermal protectant**. Kept forgetting to put the stand down, so it got tangled in my hair.

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Turned it too high, then too low. Got confused about how much hair to put in, and how to hold the wand. I showed my lovely husband my hair when I was finally finished. I asked him, “How does it look?”

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I’m a bit jealous of all you ladies who can master these feminine arts so easily! For me, coordination is not my strong suit. If I’m in an exercise or dance class, I’m the one who moves in the wrong direction.

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I’m prone to tripping on my own two feet. I have broken more dishes than my children and husband combined. I’m somewhat of a klutz. But I don’t like to fail.

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