Joy - that's great! I love finding the bright side to annoying things, and I'm going to remember to be greatful for the hair on my big toes because it means my circulation is good.

Well, I don't really care about being smooth & hairless everywhere - it's never been an aspiration of mine. I honestly think it's very unnatural. I do notice it being more of an issue with younger and younger girls these days. At the gym this weekend, I was shocked to hear a girl who looked to be about 9 or 10 talking about shaving. These are probably the same girls who are worried about breast implants at 15.

For anyone who is interested, I read this tip on a mommy board (yes, on a mommy board!!!) that I used to read - never had a reason to actually try it but had it filed away in my memory just in case. Anyway, there is this hair removal product called "Magic Cream" that is for african-american men to remove beard stubble without shaving. Apparently since it is formulated to remove coarse, wiry hair and is gentle enough to use on the face, it is supposed to work great "down" there. Like I said, I have never tried it but it seemed like hundreds of women on this other board raved about it:

http://www.texasbeautysupplies.....cream.html

I'm extremely lazy and haven't shaved for probably 15 years. I wish I had never started in high school - my Mum did try to warn me!!

Now I use an epilady I bought from ebay on the underarms once a week in summer (less often in winter). I get legs, bikini and eyebrows waxed when needed (again more often in summer). I'd love to get laser on bikini underarms - means you never have to think twice before going for a swim!!

Maya,
How to get rid of unwanted hair has bothered women for centuries. It seems this is a deeply personal preference. It doesn't seem to bother you and your not interested in removing it...so I guess you are wondering if it bothers others? Do people feel it looks unpolished?
Again a personal choice. For me, I would feel unpolished if I had hair on my face or exsessive hair on arms and legs. For me it would be a personal grooming issue.
However, I am well aware that some ethnic combos have darker or heavier hair growth on thier face and body....that doesn't bother me at all..nor do I think it bothers others.
My personal grooming standards are mine and I don't expect others to follow .
I have seen photos of you ,and you look like a beautifully polished woman.