tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post116422159141451518..comments2023-10-14T04:54:09.328-05:00Comments on Fumbling for Words: Maybe there's such a thing as overthinking somethingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1164300363862128832006-11-23T10:46:00.000-06:002006-11-23T10:46:00.000-06:00I so enjoyed this post. We do send messages to oth...I so enjoyed this post. We do send messages to others with clothing whether we like to or not. My clothes are entirely ethnic and I do it for a specific reason. Simplicity is part of it. My identification with a particular culture is part of it. It's never to impress (which is good because I doubt anyone would be particularly impressed). :)<BR/><BR/>The coat made you uncomfortable because it didn't match up with who you are and who you've chosen to become. It makes complete sense to get rid of it. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for being the kind of person for whom that would be a consideration. :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Peace, <BR/><BR/>~Chanithailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1164263091853853502006-11-23T00:24:00.000-06:002006-11-23T00:24:00.000-06:00Isn't it amazing how such simple decisions can cha...Isn't it amazing how such simple decisions can change us. <BR/><BR/>It is such an important lesson to learn. The lesson that what one chooses to wear will reflect things about that person whether intended or not. It is something most parents of teen girls are likely trying to teach. <BR/>Some of those same battles continue even when what we are choosing isn't bad or wrong in any sense..just not quite right. I admire your sense of self understanding that allowed you to be open to life's lesson.osheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455826519363554410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1164252202028544592006-11-22T21:23:00.000-06:002006-11-22T21:23:00.000-06:00"Sometimes even the decisions that seem morally pu..."Sometimes even the decisions that seem morally pure and altruistic are made mostly for the purpose of APPEARING morally pure and altruistic."<BR/><BR/>well said, Heather. And not over thought. You said it all so well, that I won't ruin a thing by trying to comment on it.joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1164246893328918892006-11-22T19:54:00.000-06:002006-11-22T19:54:00.000-06:00When I was in high school in the late '70's, my mo...When I was in high school in the late '70's, my mom gave me a coat as a gift. It was cute and all, until I realized the sheep fur was still attached to the leather. Once I realized that, I donated the coat. I couldn't wear it.<BR/><BR/>I understand your dilemma. I would return it, mostly because I agree, it doesn't help you at all, and may hinder your career. And I don't think you like it as much anymore.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794646317737225407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1164237933779214332006-11-22T17:25:00.000-06:002006-11-22T17:25:00.000-06:00That's a lot of angst over a garment, but it's goo...That's a lot of angst over a garment, but it's good of you to try to sort through <EM>the right thing for the right reasons quandry</EM> in a way that suits you.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1164235420958482752006-11-22T16:43:00.000-06:002006-11-22T16:43:00.000-06:00If the coat has disturbed you so, then I definitel...If the coat has disturbed you so, then I definitely think it is the right thing to take it back.<BR/><BR/>Imagine, all that from a coat!<BR/><BR/>You've got to post a picture of it before you take it back!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1164233017385103132006-11-22T16:03:00.000-06:002006-11-22T16:03:00.000-06:00I often find that the image I have of myself in my...I often find that the image I have of myself in my head is not the image that I see in the mirror. I also have a coat similar to the one you described in my closet unworn because I just can't quite bring myself to but I love the idea of having it. It just doesn't fit my life or my lifestyle. And I think I look horrible in it. Sometimes I put it on just for me to feel glamorous in. (I don't need any accessories when in my pj's.)tlawwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02432573500697018130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-1164230796229527462006-11-22T15:26:00.000-06:002006-11-22T15:26:00.000-06:00I'm remembering the time we were looking for a car...I'm remembering the time we were looking for a car... I was opining about what kind of car would be "the right" car for us. Ethical as possible, etc. <BR/><BR/>I think I went on a little too long because you told me to just go buy a f%$@ing car. <BR/><BR/>At least take a picture of yourself in the coat before you return it so I can see it! But by all means return it and get the whole outfit--lovely gloves, fantastic boots and a coat and still have money left for McNallY.mmichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400779291547414615noreply@blogger.com