Third Decade

Observation #29: Love Me Some Me

What is the interest that so many people have in smelling themselves?

And I know the first thing that popped into some of your heads, but that's not what I was referring to.  At least not the first or only thing I was referring to.  I was specifically referring to the interest some people have in smelling their arms, hands and fingers.  Yes, of course some people also like the smell of their own farts, and certainly most of us think ours aren't as offensive as anyone else's.  But it's much more socially acceptable to catch sniffs of other things like your own extremities.

I suppose there are some physiological explanations.  I would love to hear them.  Perhaps I'll do some of my own research. 

Observation #25: Everybody Dies

RIP Emily

Observation #21: Bald Spot

On weekends and most other times that I take some time off from my day job, I tend to let my facial hair grow out.  I actually prefer to shave 2-3 times a week.  I'm more comfortable with 2 days of growth than I am clean shaven.  Because I'm used to having some growth, I was quick to notice recently that there is a spot on my face, on the left side of my chin, that has stopped growing hair. 

It's about the size of a dime, if that dime had been run over by a cement roller and elongated slightly.  I'm not on any meds, I haven't splashed any strange liquids onto my face, and I haven't singed myself on a flame.  I'm also not a dermatologist so I'm stumped. 

Is this really a function or by-product of age?  I have a full head of thick hair, so it's sort of ironic that if I would develop a bald spot it would be on my face!  Given the choice, of course, I'd pick the face every time.  I would just like to know what may have caused this - do I need to eat more vegetables?  Less sugar?  More sun?  Less sun?

I'll do a little digging on the net and see what I find.