Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
I did discover that apparently a grandmother/grandchild relationship is quite different than a mother/daughter relationship. I am not a grandmother so I can’t speak to this first hand.
All I know is that my mother seemed to relish being a grandmother and enjoying her grandchildren without having the responsibility of raising them.
I am glad though that my mother didn’t criticize how my daughters dressed. She didn’t really criticize my eclectic taste in clothes or music when I was a teenager. Not that I would have changed my mind about what I liked.
I grew up in the mini skirt and micro mini skirt era. It killed me to wear my Catholic school uniforms! LOL 😆
The nuns made us kneel down on the floor and if our skirts didn’t touch the floor we were in trouble! No problem, as soon as I walked away, I would roll up my skirt!
How was the wedding? What kind of dress did the bride wear?
At least she didn’t chirp “You left the house wearing THAT?!?” at them. That was reserved for me.
So so glad I went to a public school. Although I did occasionally wear kilts as I was a punk rocker.
The guest list was very small, mostly just immediate family. Nephew was insistent he wanted all the children to be included and I was amazed they were so well behaved throughout the ceremony and meal.
I like ivory color wedding dresses. I bet your nephew looked quite handsome!
I’m sure you looked beautiful in your new dress.
My mom always wanted us to dress well. I was that kid in school who was wearing the conservative dress pants while all the other kids wore jeans. When I finally started choosing for myself my mom couldn't get me out of my jeans.
But I find it harder and harder to find appropriate clothing for me and when I say appropriate I mean clothes that suit me and don't make me look like I'm trying to look younger than my age. I feel that just cause I can get away with wearing jeans a twenty/thirty something would wear doesn't mean I should. But that's just me. When it comes right down to it people should wear whatever they want, within reason.
When DH shops with me he always points out things Taylor Swift would wear. I just say "Ah..............no!"
Golden, I know some people need the elastic waist band. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound discriminating.
Sport wear has been comfort wear for a while I suppose.
It IS hard for middle aged women to find their nieche. Around here there is the Classic (nice collared shirt, nice jumper, nice jeans, puffer vest), the Smart Casual (tee & jeans, leather boots & bag, quality puffer), Casual (tee & leggings, puffer) & the Arty (unusual designs, long skirt) or The Bogan (checked man shirt, baggie trackie daks, slippers as day shoes & a glimpse of a 'whale tail' for a feminine touch).
I guess I'm perplexed. I think properly fitting jeans can be worn by a person of any age. Am I out to lunch here?
Gershun, I agree - it's very personal and I wish you luck in finding things that you like. It's important to feel good in what you are wearing. Those dark wash jeans with a long sleeved top sound awesome, I guess I am not seeing your problem or maybe you are feeling you need a change. If you don't need stretchy waists, the world is your oyster. lol I wish!
Beatty, I see your emphasis is on jeans too, and leggings,
To me it's all in choosing what works for you.
I am hypothyroid too, and a stress eater. Unlike you, Llama, I can’t lose it. Even doing Weight Watchers and playing hockey 3x week. My diet buddy lost 76lb while I lost 8. Infuriating! I think I gained her lost 76lb while struggling with my mother.
"I've got 99 problems and they all involve carbs."
"I want to lose weight but I don't want to get caught in one of those
'eat right and exercise' scams."
"I was trying to lose weight.
Then I saw a cake
and a cake saw me..."
🙂🙂
"Don't wait until you're on your deathbed
to tell people how you feel.
You could be too weak to raise your middle finger."
I see your edit. You gained at first and now you can't, gain. That could happen with too much meds.
I was diagnosed years ago and have been on meds since then Actually I was first on meds as a child. and them as a late teen. They only gave it for a while then. But I have been on it continuously for years now needing dose adjustments sometimes.
You are a bit unusual, Llama. Most people who are hypothyroid gain weight.
I have trouble keeping weight off too. Have done all my life so I watch it carefully. When it comes down to it, for the most part it's what you eat. Most people put on a few lbs a year as an adult so if you don't adjust your eating you end up overweight. As you get older your metabolism slows down and you need less calories.
So you are taking thyroid med also?
I guess you mean that you still have the condition that caused the problem. For me that is Hashimotos
"You can and you will
because you're bada*s like that."
How'd you go with trackies? I'll add cardie, hoodie, flannie. Nightie or pjs for sleepwear - Uggs are acceptable as indoor footwear only in the city (although the occasional flannie pj & Ugg combo is often seen dining in at Maccas).
and chocolate easter eggs. not relevant, but i understand those words really well.
You call Maccas it's formal name after it's famous burger making brothers (McD......)
"The elimination diet:
Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame and worry.
Then watch your life improve."
"It's exhausting being the
frontal lobe
for the entire family."
“Don’t let idiots ruin your day.”
“If you don’t get it off your chest,
you’ll never be able to breathe.”
"The antidote for 50 enemies
is 1 friend."
"I'm warming my hands on bridges I've burnt."