Question about eyelashes...? (pic)?

My eyelashes are quite long, and although it's nice to have them long, I can't do anything with them. I can't put mascara on because they become too heavy, and they already have a curl... Also, sometimes the weaker eyelashes will curl downwards and actually poke me in the eye (lol yes, funny funny) and its very irritating when they sort of tangle with each other... I'm not considering cutting them, but I want to try something new with them. Any help would be appreciated. http://pulse.yahoo.com/_QKE7HZBJ75I3NDPFPFYMQWNJ5E/album/photos/507975