The best 5K I ever spent

Ever wonder why why you see pictures of your friends and family on vacation in Mumbai they are looking a hot mess? Ever wonder why pretty much everyone, celebrities aside, are looking a hot mess in Mumbai? Well I have an answer for inquiring minds... even in the dead of what they would call "winter" here the high is at least 90 degrees and the humidity is off the charts. Ladies, its hard to look cute when you have to hose yourself down every time you get somewhere and you show up sportin' a hairstyle that looks like someones hand me down afro wig from a bad 70s costume party.

Most of you have seen my pictures on facebook and you must be thinking-- But despite the elements I am looking as cute as ever! I know I am pretty perfect, but I happened to have made one of the best decisions of my life, pretty unwittingly, before I left the US-- I got a super straight perm from Hair Mates in New York city. For around 500 bucks and 4 hours of my time I get to enjoy being able to have some of the best hair in Mumbai everyday. I am able to wash and brush my hair and walk out the door everyday. By the time I get to work my hair is pretty much dry due to the intense heat (even at 8:30 am).

For everyone out there that is tired of fighting with a blow dryer and flat iron every morning, I recommend you invest a few bucks and a few hours and get your hair permanently straightened at Hair Mates. The service is great there and the 500 covered, straightening and a hair cut. Hit the ATM first though, because the only take cash, don't hate though because C.R.E.A.M. too.

So that's 500 bucks, what about the other 4.5K you ask? I had LASIK at TLC Laser Eye Centers a mere 1 week and 3 days before I hopped on a flight to Mumbai. Everyone always raves about the improved quality of life they have after LASIK and I am jumping on that band wagon! Giddy up! I knew it would be great, but I never imagined it would be this great. I have perfect vision and I never have to worry about lost contacts, dust and dirt making my contacts uncomfortable to wear, etc. I have perfect vision from the time I get up until the time I hit the hay. I even have perfect, worry free vision in the pool where I will be tomorrow, with a stack of US Weekly's received via fed-ex today! (Thanks Gupi, love you girl!)