Wendy


    Location:
    Pasadena, CA
    Your Disability Below the Knee Amputee
    How long have you been an amputee? 0-1 year
    How did you become disabled? Osteosarcoma - Cancer
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? i don't know
    About Me I am a 29 year old mother of 3 beautiful children and have been married for 6 years. I love watching TV and just socializing with friends,coworkers and other mommies.
    Music I love mostly all music. Right now I am going through a Timbaland phase....wierd huh!!?
    Movies Favorite all time movie....hands down....Pretty Woman and Pride and Prejudice. Can watch it over and over again.
    TV So I like almost everything on TV as that is my favorite past-time. But my ultimate "don't bother me-turn off the phone-no interruptions" show is FOR SURE....So You Think You Can Dance....I look forward to it every summer!!!!
    Books These days I find myself reading a lot books...I just finished reading the Last Lecture and I started reading "when bad things happen to good people"....That should probably tell you where I am at right now in my life.
    Likes I like my Mac computer...it's so dumb proof.
    Dislikes bellpeppers.
    Virtues Strength.
    Heroes People who have a terminal disease and still live happy!
    Here For Friendships
    Relationship Status Married
    Orientation Straight
    Children Proud Parent
    Number of Children 3
    Body Type Average
    Height 5'2"
    Religion Catholic
    Ethnicity Latino / Hispanic
    Smoke No
    Drink Socially

    UPDATE

    Sunday, September 28, 2008, 03:23 PM [General]

    Well, after all was said and done, going up the chain of command, MAC cosmetics was profoundly apologetic and in complete disbelief of the treatment I received.  They gave me a free session on putting on make-up (yes, it is rocket science to me) and a 20% discount for the rest of the month on any products. They were so accomodating and helpful. To tell you the truth, I really didn't expect anything more than an apology. Thank you everybody for your support. And though I am still going through this "healing" process, you guys have all been wonderful and supportive! 

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    Should a company show a humanitarian side?

    Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 10:28 PM [General]

    Well I just turned 30 this past Sunday (Aug. 24) and it was also our 6 year wedding anniversary. So my husband made plans to take me out to dinner. I decided to have my 2 year old join me at a MAC cosmetics store to see her mommy get a makeover. I let them know that I had cancer, lost all my hair (eyebrow, eyelashes, etc.) and if they could do a make-over for me and make me the way I haven't felt in a while...pretty. With the fee for a make-over, we didn't get it done.  I couldn't hold back the tears and just left as quickly as possible. I haven't felt so hurt in a while. All I wanted to do was look nicer than the normal hairless, limbless way I've been these past few months. I hadn't cried like that in a while. I felt so hurt. I was so saddened that these people have such a gift with make-up and it seemed so hard for them just to extend a humanitarian hand to help someone out. 

     

    Just venting......thanks for reading ;-\

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    Hi Wendy,
    thanks a lot for your nice comment!
    Here in Germany will all be ok.....
    I have enjoy when you show your nice smile, because for usually we show ouer smile in daily life not often!
    I like do my smile back to you and wish you will have an wonderful and great day!

    werner
    October 01, 2008
    05:01 AM CST

    How did the trip go?? Details details.

    James
    September 29, 2008
    01:21 PM CST

    Hi Wendy,

    Please go to my page for the reply to your questions. I'm new to this site and am trying to figure out how the reply system works.

    Jim
    September 28, 2008
    05:21 PM CST

    Wendy, fully understand your frustration. However, you will come across these issues more often, how unfair they may seem. This is all part of the emotional process you are going through; make sure your family does not suffer and hope the dinner was OK. Keeping upthe spirit will help you get through I am sure. Take care. Ve

    veronica
    September 01, 2008
    10:40 AM CST