Your Momma never told you that pretending is for girls under 10.
I was talking to my boyfriend about heartbreaks and I thought of a man I was engaged to previously. I had dated this man for four years. Ladies...you know sometimes you can eat, drink, and sleep a man....well...that was pretty much what I did. Year after year after year....but the funny thing was...he never felt the same about me...and I knew it....but I chose to pretend he did.
I truly gave and was willing to give ...everything I could to this man and then finnaly the day came and he asked me to marry him. When I got the inexpensive ring...I pulled it out...and he said...while sitting on the floor...."Well girl...you know what that means." That was it ladies....the most romantic proposal I have ever gotten...well up until that day. It was such a let down...so sad and without passion....so I pretended to hear..."I love you..and can't imagine my life without you...will you marry me?" I pretended there were flowers...red roses...and we were on the shore of my favorite Carribean beach. I pretended the ring was a custom made diamond that he searched all over town for.
So I took the ring... put it on my finger...and pretended it was a real proposal...and said yes. I remember asking him when we could get married....for me...tomorrow was not soon enough....remember...I ate, slept, and drank...this "tall drink of water". He, on the other hand, said in a panicked voice..."We have to be engaged at least a year. That is the rule." Well, I should have seen the hesistation in his eyes...actually, it had been there for years...but I chose to ignore it...and just hoped for the best.
Needless to say, a year later, we weren't married. Needless, to say...we never got married. The truth was I was not for him....and he was not for me...and that is ok. We both survived the disappointment. But ladies..the point is...don't waste time pretending something is great...when it really is not. Learn to hear exactly what is said....don't pretend not to see or hear something and hope for the best. Look at the reality...and don't waste your time pretending.
Till Next Time Ladies....
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Don't Leave Home without the Tweezers
Your Momma never told you not to leave the house without a set of tweezers.
Ladies...I hate to break the news to you but generally, after 30....gray hairs start to appear in the front of your hairline. You won't know the date or the time, but one day, you will look in the mirror and they will suddenly be there. Don't panic. Don't cry. Just sit back and gain control with a pair of tweezers. Now I know the old wives tale...if you tweeze one...two will grow back...but ladies...I hate to break it to you...the fact is you are going gray. In the beginning, if you like, you can manage the straggle gray hairs with tweezers but eventually, you will have to face the truth...and come up with the cash to get a good dye job regularly.
The second bit of news is...ladies....as you pass the 40 mark...other hairs will begin to grow in unusual places. For example, I was driving home from Marshalls the other day when I went to adjust my rear view mirror. I took a peek at my face to make sure I had lip gloss on...when to my surprise I noticed something on my chin. As I looked closer and closer, you can imagine my surprise when I saw a long black chin hair. I tried to pluck it with my fingers immediately but all it did was curl up. I was mortified....and ladies...I had no tweezers. Well you can understand why I skipped all my other stops for the afternoon and raced home to grab my tweezers. I pulled it out and just tried to pretend the whole thing was a nightmare..but it wasn't. For me, chin hairs...yes...straggle chin hairs have started to appear. The only good news is that they are not gray.
But ladies...I can't say the same about my salt and pepper eyebrows...I started tweezing the grays years ago but now I just use make up or dye them also.
Now, I could go on ladies...but you get the picture...carry tweezers with you at all times...you don't want to get stuck out an about with a runaway hair....and ladies...there is no need to look older than you are.
Till Next Time Ladies
Ladies...I hate to break the news to you but generally, after 30....gray hairs start to appear in the front of your hairline. You won't know the date or the time, but one day, you will look in the mirror and they will suddenly be there. Don't panic. Don't cry. Just sit back and gain control with a pair of tweezers. Now I know the old wives tale...if you tweeze one...two will grow back...but ladies...I hate to break it to you...the fact is you are going gray. In the beginning, if you like, you can manage the straggle gray hairs with tweezers but eventually, you will have to face the truth...and come up with the cash to get a good dye job regularly.
The second bit of news is...ladies....as you pass the 40 mark...other hairs will begin to grow in unusual places. For example, I was driving home from Marshalls the other day when I went to adjust my rear view mirror. I took a peek at my face to make sure I had lip gloss on...when to my surprise I noticed something on my chin. As I looked closer and closer, you can imagine my surprise when I saw a long black chin hair. I tried to pluck it with my fingers immediately but all it did was curl up. I was mortified....and ladies...I had no tweezers. Well you can understand why I skipped all my other stops for the afternoon and raced home to grab my tweezers. I pulled it out and just tried to pretend the whole thing was a nightmare..but it wasn't. For me, chin hairs...yes...straggle chin hairs have started to appear. The only good news is that they are not gray.
But ladies...I can't say the same about my salt and pepper eyebrows...I started tweezing the grays years ago but now I just use make up or dye them also.
Now, I could go on ladies...but you get the picture...carry tweezers with you at all times...you don't want to get stuck out an about with a runaway hair....and ladies...there is no need to look older than you are.
Till Next Time Ladies
Friday, September 10, 2010
Keep Your Feet Neat
Your Momma never told you, keep your feet neat.
Ladies...take your shoes off right now and look at your feet. Ladies, as we get older, one of the first things to show wear and tear is our feet. I had a friend who was actually walking with a cane because she had a bunion. She was 38 at the time and when I saw her actually walking with a cane I went beserk. I told her that her feet were a vital part of her body and there was no reason she was not taking care of them. Regular pedicures would have revealed a bunion forming and she could have had it taken care of before it got to the point of impeding her daily walking. Note: If you have a corn or bunion, go to the doctor and get it removed and/or treated immediately. And let's not mention how her feet actually looked...yikes! No one wants to see messed up ashy scaly feet.
Remember the scene in the movie Boomerang when Eddie Murphy pulled the cover up to reveal a woman's feet. If the feet were ugly, he never saw the woman again. While I think that is a ridiculous reaction, ladies, there was a point to checking how the feet were kept. Let's face it, how you keep your feet says something about you to your man. If you keep your toes polished and feet well pedicured...it says I take care of myself...I love being a woman...I take care of myself...and I expect you, my man, to give me the time and the money for my upkeep. If your feet are never taken care of and a mess, it says....I could care less...I don't take care of myself...I just require the basics...food and water....and ladies...that is all your man will provide.
Just last week, my man left me a wad of cash on my dresser because he knew I was going to get my regular pedicure. Ladies...I have a job and can pay for things myself...but there is nothing like receiving a wad of cash when you don't expect it. My man, knows....it's not easy keeping it together but is willing to support my efforts because he loves the results....pretty smooth feet with no bunions or corns.
Don't neglect yourself ladies....keep those feet neat.
Till Next Time Ladies
Ladies...take your shoes off right now and look at your feet. Ladies, as we get older, one of the first things to show wear and tear is our feet. I had a friend who was actually walking with a cane because she had a bunion. She was 38 at the time and when I saw her actually walking with a cane I went beserk. I told her that her feet were a vital part of her body and there was no reason she was not taking care of them. Regular pedicures would have revealed a bunion forming and she could have had it taken care of before it got to the point of impeding her daily walking. Note: If you have a corn or bunion, go to the doctor and get it removed and/or treated immediately. And let's not mention how her feet actually looked...yikes! No one wants to see messed up ashy scaly feet.
Remember the scene in the movie Boomerang when Eddie Murphy pulled the cover up to reveal a woman's feet. If the feet were ugly, he never saw the woman again. While I think that is a ridiculous reaction, ladies, there was a point to checking how the feet were kept. Let's face it, how you keep your feet says something about you to your man. If you keep your toes polished and feet well pedicured...it says I take care of myself...I love being a woman...I take care of myself...and I expect you, my man, to give me the time and the money for my upkeep. If your feet are never taken care of and a mess, it says....I could care less...I don't take care of myself...I just require the basics...food and water....and ladies...that is all your man will provide.
Just last week, my man left me a wad of cash on my dresser because he knew I was going to get my regular pedicure. Ladies...I have a job and can pay for things myself...but there is nothing like receiving a wad of cash when you don't expect it. My man, knows....it's not easy keeping it together but is willing to support my efforts because he loves the results....pretty smooth feet with no bunions or corns.
Don't neglect yourself ladies....keep those feet neat.
Till Next Time Ladies
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Don't let a Wheelchair Move For You
Your Momma never told you that you in order to stay out of a wheelchair....exercise every day.
My daughters learned how to ride horses this year at a farm near our home. One day I was picking the kids up when a woman jogged up sweating bullets. Her daughter came out and said...."Mom, you jogged all the way here?" The woman said "Of course, lets go"...and the two of them walked out of the barn, up the hill, around the corner, and I presume home.
I stood there in shock. It never ever has crossed my mind to jog to any place much less to pick my kids up from a riding lesson. I don't jog to the store, or the school, or to my girlfriends. It just never crossed my mind. The woman jogger was fit as a fiddle...and she was my age (at least). She looked so healthy and radiant....even through the sweat. So, I decided to start to jog. I went to the local track and started to walk. I figured I would work up to jogging. Actually, back in the day, I used to be an exercise fanatic but in the last few years... life... has taken over my love of exercise....anyway, I felt I was ready to get back on track. ( no pun intended). As I was walking, a 65 + year old man jogged by me...this man's legs were perfection. I know it sounds crazy but his legs were tight like a 25 year olds. It was clear he was aging pretty well. It was clear he was fit and still moving. Needless to say, I was inspired and began to walk faster. I thought to myself, I want to be able to move like that in my late 60's and 70's.
In Raquel Welch's book, Beyond the Cleavage, she says you must get in the game of aging. You must keep moving and exercising because if you don't you will be using a cane, a wheel chair, or a walker. And let's face it...I don't care if Raquel has had surgery or not...she looks fantastic for 70. She says, for her, yoga is the key but the bottom line is you have to find something you love and keep doing it. Don't stop. Workout every day to keep the bones moving.
As we age ladies...your body does as well...you have to take care of it every day...like you would your house, or your car, or your children. So don't slack off ladies...make time every day to do something...walk, jog, weights, dancing...whatever it takes. Keep moving so you don't end up using a wheelchair to move for you.
Till Next Time Ladies
My daughters learned how to ride horses this year at a farm near our home. One day I was picking the kids up when a woman jogged up sweating bullets. Her daughter came out and said...."Mom, you jogged all the way here?" The woman said "Of course, lets go"...and the two of them walked out of the barn, up the hill, around the corner, and I presume home.
I stood there in shock. It never ever has crossed my mind to jog to any place much less to pick my kids up from a riding lesson. I don't jog to the store, or the school, or to my girlfriends. It just never crossed my mind. The woman jogger was fit as a fiddle...and she was my age (at least). She looked so healthy and radiant....even through the sweat. So, I decided to start to jog. I went to the local track and started to walk. I figured I would work up to jogging. Actually, back in the day, I used to be an exercise fanatic but in the last few years... life... has taken over my love of exercise....anyway, I felt I was ready to get back on track. ( no pun intended). As I was walking, a 65 + year old man jogged by me...this man's legs were perfection. I know it sounds crazy but his legs were tight like a 25 year olds. It was clear he was aging pretty well. It was clear he was fit and still moving. Needless to say, I was inspired and began to walk faster. I thought to myself, I want to be able to move like that in my late 60's and 70's.
In Raquel Welch's book, Beyond the Cleavage, she says you must get in the game of aging. You must keep moving and exercising because if you don't you will be using a cane, a wheel chair, or a walker. And let's face it...I don't care if Raquel has had surgery or not...she looks fantastic for 70. She says, for her, yoga is the key but the bottom line is you have to find something you love and keep doing it. Don't stop. Workout every day to keep the bones moving.
As we age ladies...your body does as well...you have to take care of it every day...like you would your house, or your car, or your children. So don't slack off ladies...make time every day to do something...walk, jog, weights, dancing...whatever it takes. Keep moving so you don't end up using a wheelchair to move for you.
Till Next Time Ladies
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Don't Let the Piano Lessons Go To Waste
Your Momma never told you...don't waste piano lessons.
When I was young I took piano lessons for about 10 years. I actually was pretty good at reading music but not so good at playing by ear. I was always the last to perform in recitals because I was the best student. When I went to college I stopped playing piano. I just lost interest I guess and I had pretty much learned all I could learn. I could pick up any sheet of music, read it, and eventually play it with practice of course. I saw no need to continue. Throughout the years, I dabbled here and there when I came across the piano but never really took it up again.
Fast forward to today. I went to visit my uncle in North Carolina recently. My uncle who is 75 years old told me of how when he was young, my grandparents could not afford to give him lessons....so he sat at the piano and taught himself. My uncle eventually earned his doctorate in music and was the head of a music department and band director at a college in North Carolina for over 30 years. While at his house we sat together and played his electric piano and marimba. It had been awhile since I sat down but it all started to come back again....and I started thinking maybe I should get the girls piano lessons.
When I came home I looked into piano teachers for the girls but then I thought ..why pay $25.00 a lesson when I could teach them for free. I went to the music store and bought a beginner's book and started giving lessons to the girls once a week. I thought I would not have time but I am spending the time and energy it would have taken to drive them to and from piano lessons.
Ladies...if you have a skill or talent, take the time to teach your kids. I started to think about all of the things I participated in over the years...cheerleading, track, piano, violin, karate, yoga, basketball, volleyball, kickball, softball, etc.....and I have so many things I can teach my kids....and I can lose a couple of pounds in the process. Next up...tennis!
Till next time ladies.
When I was young I took piano lessons for about 10 years. I actually was pretty good at reading music but not so good at playing by ear. I was always the last to perform in recitals because I was the best student. When I went to college I stopped playing piano. I just lost interest I guess and I had pretty much learned all I could learn. I could pick up any sheet of music, read it, and eventually play it with practice of course. I saw no need to continue. Throughout the years, I dabbled here and there when I came across the piano but never really took it up again.
Fast forward to today. I went to visit my uncle in North Carolina recently. My uncle who is 75 years old told me of how when he was young, my grandparents could not afford to give him lessons....so he sat at the piano and taught himself. My uncle eventually earned his doctorate in music and was the head of a music department and band director at a college in North Carolina for over 30 years. While at his house we sat together and played his electric piano and marimba. It had been awhile since I sat down but it all started to come back again....and I started thinking maybe I should get the girls piano lessons.
When I came home I looked into piano teachers for the girls but then I thought ..why pay $25.00 a lesson when I could teach them for free. I went to the music store and bought a beginner's book and started giving lessons to the girls once a week. I thought I would not have time but I am spending the time and energy it would have taken to drive them to and from piano lessons.
Ladies...if you have a skill or talent, take the time to teach your kids. I started to think about all of the things I participated in over the years...cheerleading, track, piano, violin, karate, yoga, basketball, volleyball, kickball, softball, etc.....and I have so many things I can teach my kids....and I can lose a couple of pounds in the process. Next up...tennis!
Till next time ladies.
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