Gloves or Bust

That does it.  I'm getting gloves.

I was dabbed a little lotion on my hand and did my usual ritual of rubbing when I felt it; a large callous. It is tucked slightly lower than the base of my finger, unnoticeable to the blind eye, but seeing eyes would have no problem scouting out this hideous protrusion on my once delicate and womanly hand. It looks almost like a burn. After further investigation, it would seem that I have 4 with the potential 5th trying to rear it's ugly head. That's right, 4 callouses, possibly 5. Thankfully, I don't feel like they have reached their potential yet.  I can still squish them and they move, so I think there might be hope. I think a nice pair of purple or pink (to match my Chucks) gloves would not only set off my lifting outfits, they would help this debacle in which I find myself. Since I really don't know anything about how gloves will affect my lifting I went to other sources:

• I asked my husband if I could get some gloves... He had some cockamamie excuse about "friction on the bar" and "grip strength." He really couldn't put together a good reason not to have gloves, just a solid "no." To be honest, it wasn't the first time I stopped listening to him before he was done talking. 
• I had a conversation today with a fellow lady lifter who kind of scared me.  I inquired about her callouses and she presented them like a battle wound. There was pride in her face as she explained how one day she thought she busted one because her hand got caught in a grip and bled. Don't get me wrong, I admire this lady. She is a strong woman in every fashion, but hands bleeding because of weight lifting?? I didn't even know that could happen! I don't want to have callouses let alone bust them.
• Another fellow lady lifter (who is a novice like myself), but a great friend and influence in my life thinks it's a great idea! I think I'm with her...

So, here's to you lady lifters... Where can I get a pair of gloves?

(I've included a hand diagram as proof of this new atrocity in my life.)

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