Seeing the humor in life will help you keep grounded in times of elation and make you smile in times of desolation. In every situation, think to yourself ‘What is funny about this?’ because really, ladies, almost nothing is that serious.  At first it may seem absurd, rude, or even awkward, but you’ll get the hang of it. The following are possible scenarios to help you see the possibilities. 

-Your car is broken into and your purse stolen while at the beach. Perhaps this is a good time to start afresh with a new identity? While you’re canceling your cards, consider having Countess or Madam added to your title on the new ones. When the police officer arrives be sure to let him know what kind of regal stock you come from. 

-The condom broke! Ah gheez, what a mess. After you’ve made plans to pick up the morning after pill, pick different attributes of yourselves that, if combined, would make a monstrous human being. Do this over a huge hot fudge sundae and include traits of ancestors like Great Uncle Jean’s infamous clubfoot.

-You’re having a one-on-one interview in a closed office and are forced to lay out a silent but deadly. How hilarious is this going to be when you tell your friends later? Smile as soon as you catch a whiff and don’t loose eye contact. Add a conspiratorial feeling to your look but continue on as the professional you are. 

-You’re making out with a dude (or chick, we’re open-minded here) for the first time and they go for second. The two-cups worth of added size in your bra padding is about to be discovered! Now, this is a situation that can only be humorous if the mood isn’t broken and that’s a tricky buggeroo. In that type of quandary, I suggest taking the bull by its horns.. so to speak. Take the bra off yourself and add a self-caress over the studs while making a comment like ‘they’re actually really little’. Soooo saucy! And it’ll be so silly that you’ll have to laugh at yourself after for being so ridiculous.  The other party in question will undoubtedly giggle with you and assure you they do not care, because of course they want to keep making out. If it ends up working out between the two of you, you can laugh together later about your Helen of Troy bodice. The same strategy can be applied to girdle-like body-shapers, granny panties, etc. 

-Your electricity is shut off just as you have company coming from out of town and it’s winter. Ha! Well, aren’t you fun and bohemian? Run an extension cord from the neighbor for necessities like the hair dyer and turn it into a camping theme. If they don’t like it, they’re not really your friends anyway so there’s no need to waste a marshmallow stick on them.

So I’m sure you’ve get the just of it. If you’re looking to get a laugh out of life…..well damn your hot! 

Email me at Sally@makefacebeauty.com with any stories that you’d like to share where seeing the humor really got you through a tough situation.