Ask Red Glitter

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:10 am

What is the last thing you did last night before falling asleep?

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 6:05 am

RedGlitter;637720 wrote: Well, for a few reasons actually. The main one was because I was having a lot of trouble with my ankles from the constant standing and every night I'd go home crying from the pain. At that time, doctors were telling me I'd be in a wheelchair by the time I was 30 and that I should get a different job. I mainly quit because of the pain.

But....there were other factors too.

You know how you sorta have to find the "right" salon for you? How you have to fit in? Some are fancy, some are family oriented, some are old lady roller sets, some are chop shops? I hated moving around. My first job was at "The Pink Mink." :wah: That should tell you what kind of place it was and I was fresh out of school and not cut out for their place. And they told me so. So I moved to about three more salons before I found one I fit well in and I stayed there for a little over a year. I liked it but we had some racial tension because they were Mexican and I was a white girl. I was also working two different jobs at the time and the boss didn't like that. I felt what I did after working for her was my own business. Plus I needed the money. I brought in a crapload of clientele and my work was good but my boss refused me a raise and that grated on me because I knew I was well worth it and she could afford it. In the end we had words and I left very unprofessionally. I thought I was cool then but I was just 21 and still had a lot to learn about showing grace under pressure.

Then I moved to Apple Haircutters which was a loud, noisy chop shop. I wasn't proud to work there because everywhere else I had worked, I had fixed Apple's bad haircuts on people. They sucked. But here's the rub: my boss who was a first rate SOB, didn't like my work. Okay so I swallowed my pride and asked him to teach me *his* way. That lasted about two weeks and he told me I was doing better and not to worry, that everything was fine. Then one day this young kid came in with straight, fine, cornsilk blond hair. You know the kind of blond that shows every cut mark so you have to cut it just special? That hair. I wasn't even halfway through my cut yet when SOB came over and in front of God, my client and everyone else in the shop, YELLED at me "That looks like sh*t!" And he flicked the kid's hair. Honest to God, I wanted the floor to open up and swallow me. I was so bloody humiliated I wanted to die right then. But I sucked it down again and I said "show me what you want me to do." Which was bogus because I wasn't a student anymore, I was a professional with a license that said so. So he finished the cut and later that day when everyone had left, he said to me "Terri, is there any other kind of work you could do?"

And instead of being a b*tch right back to him, I acted like he was right and my work did suck. He was older than me and had been in the business longer so I believed him because I was young and inexperienced and had little confidence in myself. If I'd had any presence of mind, I would have said 'Well if my work sucks, how come for the last three years I've been correcting YOUR f*ccking haircuts at every shop I work in!?" But instead I slunk on home and gave up my cosmetology career that same night. I was so humiliated and so ashamed and hurt; he made me feel like the absolute stupidest f*cck on the planet. Few people have ever made me feel that bad and I still loathe that SOB for it.

Smaller reasons....

I had a fairly good clientele built up (so I must not have sucked that bad) but with every move, I'd lose a few because they didn't like the shop I was in or the price change or the travel time. Some shops wouldn't hire me unless I had my own clientele but I didn't have a big enough one that I could survive on it alone.

I was a different person then from who I am now. Thank God for that too.

I did hair and acrylics from the time I was 18 till I was 21.

I was a scared little girl back then. I was shy and didn't quite know how to handle people and deal with them the way I'm able to now. I like being around people a lot more now than I did then and I'm a lot more easygoing than I used to be so it's easier for me. I wasn't enough of a people person back then. I only went into cosmetology because I was tired of working in the wire tie factory and I wanted something better for myself and at the time that seemed like the answer. Wish I had my four grand back.

Still with me Suzy??

That's my long answer. I still do hair out of my house but not the volume I used to and I'll never do acrylics again. Did you ever have to do those? They're torture!!

I no longer do false nails Red, I have been trained in acrylic, gel, silk and fibreglass, but when I started training as a beauty therapist, I tried to encourage customers to have regular manicures and try to show them how great their own nails could be.

Around my way we have a lot of Chinese people with nail bars, where they over drill the nails, use cheap products but only charge £20 ($10), so you tend to find that people dont want to pay £30 although the product is a lot better.

I have seen some peoples nails that will never grow correctly again from incorrect use of an electric drill and 1 girl that came to see me for something else, had had a set of nails put on while she had a fungal infection....not nice.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 1:13 am

Tater Tazz;638618 wrote: Who is your favorite quarterback?

I don't have one. I'm not into football. But.... in the 70s I really liked John Cappelletti when he was a running back for the Rams. I thought he was really something.

Tater Tazz;638618 wrote: What kind of questions do you ask on a date?

Probably the usual questions everyone asks on a first date. Where has he lived, family, work, what does he do for fun, what stuff is he interested in. It depends on who the guy is, really. I know it's a cliche but I do always ask about his taste in music. I love to talk to people about music. I always like to know what other people like and if we share any common ground there. Plus, it's a "safe" area to talk about.

I'll fish him out and see if he shares any of my other interests. After the small talk is out of the way I'll talk about pretty much anything with him if we seem interested enough in each other. I won't get too personal though on a first date. Neither about him or about myself.

Tater Tazz;638632 wrote: What is the last thing you did last night before falling asleep?

I talked with K.Snyder.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:15 pm

do you like ballet?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:33 pm

Yes I do. I think it's very elegant and romantic.

It's nice to see on TV but it's far more impressive seeing a ballet in person.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:25 pm

What is a pugilist?

Where does "G'day mate" mean hello?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:43 pm

Tater Tazz;640300 wrote: What is a pugilist?

Where does "G'day mate" mean hello?

A pugilist is a person who fights with his fists for that of sport, usually a professional boxer. The word was coined in 1790.

G'Day Mate is the standard greeting in Australia.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:48 am

If you flipped a random coin, 10 times, what would it land on most of the time?

Heads or Tails?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:07 am

Tater Tazz;641344 wrote: If you flipped a random coin, 10 times, what would it land on most of the time?

Heads or Tails?

Oh man, I have always sucked at probabilities. I'll say 50/50. It's probably tails though.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:47 pm

Why are stars and planets round?

Is there really a 10th planet?

Who named the planets and who decides what to name them?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:25 pm

Tater Tazz;643644 wrote: Why are stars and planets round?

Probably because round is the most workable, functionable shape in nature. Also maybe because of... I want to say erosion but is there wind in space? I don't think so but I don't really know.

Is there really a 10th planet?

Yes. It's called Eris, after the Greek goddess of strife. It's a dwarf planet. In fact, it's the largest dwarf planet known.

Who named the planets and who decides what to name them?

The International Astronomical Union oversees the names. With the exception of Earth, all planets are named after mythological gods and goddesses.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:33 pm

Would you ever like to go to newyork, and what would you want to see there?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:34 pm

Tater Tazz;643761 wrote: Would you ever like to go to newyork, and what would you want to see there?

I have mixed feelings about that. I'm not fond of real huge scary cities like NYC ( I assume you meant the city itself and not Upstate?) and have no desire to go there but if I did, I'd be seeing Ellis Island & Grand Central Station, the Flat Iron Building, the site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, and an opera.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:53 am

when and where did Cleopatra die?

what was Cleopatra's fathers name?

Who was Cleopatra's lover, then husband?

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:54 am

Who was the Egyptian god of the Nile?

Who was the god of the state of Egypt and the sun?

Who was the goddest of love, music and dance?

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:57 am

Hey Red

Before you answer Tazz's questions do you nip over to Synders thread and steal the answers??

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:59 am

Tater Tazz;643895 wrote: when and where did Cleopatra die?

She died in her palace after committing suicide with snake venom in 30 B.C.

what was Cleopatra's fathers name?

Ptolemy XII

Who was Cleopatra's lover, then husband?

Mark Anthony

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:01 am

SuzyB;643899 wrote: Hey Red

Before you answer Tazz's questions do you nip over to Synders thread and steal the answers??

:wah: No. K's smart but I wouldn't steal from him.

Tazz blows me away with some of her questions. It's like trivia! I look forward all the time to them.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:04 am

RedGlitter;643901 wrote:

Mark Anthony

Cleopatra's lover was Julius Caesar and then her husband was Mark Antony.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:06 am

Tater Tazz;643904 wrote: Cleopatra's lover was Julius Caesar and then her husband was Mark Antony.

Ah! I got caught!

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:06 am

Who were the gatkeepers of olympus?

How many priestesses cared for the sacred fire of vesta in Rome?

Who was the Latin equivalent of Enyo, the goddess of War?

Who was the Greek god of fire?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:14 am

Tater Tazz;643906 wrote: Who were the gatkeepers of olympus?

They were called the Seasons.

How many priestesses cared for the sacred fire of vesta in Rome?

They were Vestal Virgins, and they started with 2, then there were 4 and finally 6.

Who was the Latin equivalent of Enyo, the goddess of War?

Eris? I only really know Athena as the Greek war goddess.

Who was the Greek god of fire?

Hephaestus

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:14 am

Was Jack the ripper the most notorious serial killer?

Was Jack the ripper a mason?

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:16 am

RedGlitter;643911 wrote: Hephaestus

wow, really good.

The enyo question is Bellona.

See, I ask you questions, so it will stick in my head when I go back to college. So, I say thank you.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:21 am

How far can we push chemical self assembly?

What can replace cheap oil-- and when?

How and where did life on earth arise?

How can a skin cell become a nerve cell?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:24 am

Tater Tazz;643912 wrote:

Was Jack the ripper a mason?

I don't know. It's possible he was. Some think a surgeon is more like it but so far as I know, we don't know.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:25 am

Tater Tazz;643914 wrote: wow, really good.

The enyo question is Bellona.

Oh! Ok. I have only recently heard of that one.

See, I ask you questions, so it will stick in my head when I go back to college. So, I say thank you.

You are welcome. I love your questions. As you know. :-6

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:27 am

Tater Tazz;643918 wrote: How far can we push chemical self assembly?

I don't actually know what that is...?

What can replace cheap oil-- and when?

Corn oil? No wait, that's for gas. Peat moss??

How and where did life on earth arise?

Depends. Ther's the religious answer and the scientific answer. My answer is it's always been there.

How can a skin cell become a nerve cell?

I don't know.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:29 am

What does a cat scan scan?

What are they looking for when they send you for a cat scan?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:30 am

Tater Tazz;643924 wrote: What does a cat scan scan?

Your insides.

What are they looking for when they send you for a cat scan?

Any irregularities.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:37 am

Did you find a boyfriend yet?

What are you going to do for a summer vacation?

Are there any good surgeons out there?

How is the weather today?

When someone looks at you, what is the first thing they notice?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:40 am

Tater Tazz;643930 wrote: Did you find a boyfriend yet?

:wah: I'm still dating.

What are you going to do for a summer vacation?

I don't think I'm having one this summer.

Are there any good surgeons out there?

Yes there definitely are. Absolutely.

How is the weather today?

Right now it's 3:39 AM and it's 113 degrees.

When someone looks at you, what is the first thing they notice?

Smile

Eyes

Breasts

From what I've been told, in that specific order. Which is kinda nice.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:28 pm

Hey Tazz!

]I just realized what you asked me! You meant was Jack the Ripper a Freemason, right? I'm sorry, I thought you had meant was he a stonemason. I don't know either one but I sure hope he wasn't a Freemason. Sick SOB!

Have you ever seen the photos of what he did to those women?

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:57 pm

Yes! Pretty bad did research on him for a report I had to do.

What do you think the doctor will tell me tommorow?

I hope the truth.

hahaha

What is the square root of 60?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:07 pm

Tater Tazz;646683 wrote: Yes! Pretty bad did research on him for a report I had to do.

Yeah he's a case all right. That one picture has the woman spread out in bed with one of her breasts sliced off and laying on the nightstand. That was too much.

What do you think the doctor will tell me tommorow?

God knows. That guy's a squirrel and I hate that you return to him! He'll probably sell you another bill of false goods and you won't be any better than you were before. Did you talk to your lawyer yet??

I hope the truth.

hahaha

What is the square root of 60?

7.74596669

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:13 pm

What is a fun day for you?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:16 pm

Tater Tazz;646716 wrote: What is a fun day for you?

Could be a lot of things. Jumping the bus and going on a trip....shopping...hitting the antique stores...going out with a friend or out on a date...sometimes just loafing at home with the stereo on full blast, and doing nada....being out in the garage making stuff or painting... It just depends.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:16 am

Why do people lie?

I really could not figure this on out. You know eventually you will get caught, so, why lie?

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:38 am

What do you think of the dust storms on mars?

Will it stop exploration of mars?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:44 pm

Tater Tazz;646781 wrote: Why do people lie?

I really could not figure this on out. You know eventually you will get caught, so, why lie?

To cover their @ss.

To protect others.

Insecurity.

Fear.

Pathological liars.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:45 pm

Tater Tazz;647560 wrote: What do you think of the dust storms on mars?

Will it stop exploration of mars?

I didn't know there were any.

I doubt it would stop exploration. We want it too bad and have too much invested to quit now.

Jamesblonde · Post by **Jamesblonde** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:49 pm

RedGlitter;638559 wrote: James, that's exactly what I thought when I saw you had posted in my thread!

How've you been?

What's going on?

It's nice to see you.

Busy, working hard. Thanks for asking.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:54 pm

Jamesblonde;648072 wrote: Busy, working hard. Thanks for asking.

I'm glad to see you around. :-6

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:29 pm

What makes you smile the most?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:59 pm

Tater Tazz;648697 wrote: What makes you smile the most?

1. That's too personal.

2. Seeing someone I haven't seen in a long time.

3. Someone saying something nice to me.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:16 am

How many times have you seen the two towers?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:25 am

Tater Tazz;649105 wrote: How many times have you seen the two towers?

Do you mean the Twin Towers? I've never seen them in person. But I've seen photos many times.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:28 am

No, lord of the rings, two towers.

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:30 am

How does astrology work?

If you don't know how astrology works, then does'nt that prove that astrology is not scientific. Science is based on theories right?

So what is astrology? Is it more than sun signs?

what are your best skill and talents?

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:39 am

Where did the real Boston tea party take place?

True or False? Texas is the largest state in the United States.

What is the temperature of the human body?

what is the lowest point on Earth?