Comfort vs Cute-The Truth of the Matter

Mother and I were having lunch recently at the City Cafe in Tuscaloosa. I had made the trip to consign some clothes at Deja Vu Consignment. We were sitting, talking over lunch, "Mom, did you see all the clothes I consigned? Cute clothes too. I guess I have gotten to an age where comfort now wins out over cute. I mean, sure...I love a cute outfit as much as anyone...but if it requires ironing, Forget it! And it MUST be comfortable.", I explained.
She agreed with me, "You know my friend Sharon if a fan of elastic."
I have given up high heels. I gave up linen. But Elastic wasit bands? I won't go that far Mom, Not yet. Though there may come a day, it isn
t now. I do agree comfort is where it's at!".
It was about that time I looked up after taking a bite of my creamed corn. And I almost popped off the head of the guy sitting next to my mother with the corn kernel that spewed from my mouth.

"Take for example, that guy....."

Huh? Mom questioned.
"The matadoor, Mom! That just can't be comfortable. There comes a time when one needs to give up a good looking outfit for comfort."

A few hard pats on mom's back dislodged the beef tip.
"Yeeeees", she agreed, " Now, that guy is having a bad day!"



I hope your day is a good one!
Speaking of food....
Be sure to stop by Plates and Places for Foodie Friday. I am sharing my birthday lunch, prepared by my mom. You will not beleive how good it was (Keetha tune in!)
Who would want to go out to celebrate when Momma makes the best food?
Thanks for participating in Thrifty Thursday! I always enjoy seeing the bargains that you have found!
Thanks for stopping my Bloggeritaville, my friend! Leave me a roadmap! Have a fabulous weekend!

Where Would I be Today?

I guess we all have those moments when we question our worth, especially for those of us who are stay at home mothers. A role that see's no paycheck, no vacation or sick days, not many "good reviews" but certainly you hear the bad ones at times.
I guess we all sit back and think from time to time, where would I be today? What if?.....
What if I did become a rapper after hearing Vanilla Ice and thinking, if HE can do that, I could too!

Well, I suppose I would have ended up just like him. Forgotten.
Rapping is certainly NOT my forte (in fact, I hate it...so no that wouldn't have worked out).
Perhaps I could've been the subject of a rap song?

Uh, bad idea.
I would hate to be given a bad rap.
What if my worth was put into actual circulation?

Would I be referred to as dirty money?
What if I had been the one to stand on a air vent and my dress had blown up to the sky?

Would I then be famous for my best "ass"-sets?
I cannot imagine that I would have ever been good at a life in crime.

Stripes are so unflattering on me.
So are robes. So bulky.

Nahh, I could've never made it as a jetti.
Perhaps I would've been a fashoin designer with my name considered a famous label?

Would people say, Giselle never looked so good?
Would I have made the fashion magazines?

And been the talk of fashion?

Would celeb's have been clamoring to be like me?

Would I be the tatoo on the abs of some guy named Beckham?

Perhaps I could've traveled far and wide and seen the world?

But not with luggage like that. I am far to delicate.
I guess at one time we all think, "I could've been president!"

Then I certainly would've had the big head.
What if I had walked on the moon?

I probably would've been lost in space...
What if I had been a tv star?

With my name in lights and face on billboards?

Would my billboards be only seen by cows?

Perhaps I could've be the next Mona LEIGH sa?

Would I have been admired and revered?
By both great cultural arts museums and copied by street artist.




Would I be then, be fully appreciated?
I guess the argument would be that art is definitely in the eye of the beholder.

I could've been the first female fighter pilot.

But I was born to late in life for that. Besides, I might be accused of having my nose up in the air or my head in the clouds. That's just not me.
What if my dance classes had paid off....And I was a showgirl in Vegas making the big bucks?

Would I be happy and fulfilled?
Probably not. I enjoy food to much, I guess one might say I just like to be filled. Thus, the outfits would not be forgiving. And I would probably have 12 kids anyway, if I walked around like that. Big Daddy can't afford 12 kids. And I haven't the patience. Wow. So glad that career didn't work itself out.
I have said it so many times, "the seas in me veins". I would've made a great pirate.

That, I am pretty sure about that.
But...my life was planned long before I came around. And none of the things were to be.
What I know for certain,
I was born to be Leigh!!
I am not famous, a part of history, or any of those things.
But I am appreciated by the man I love.
I am blessed to be married to Big Daddy, great provider, the CEO and director of my great career as a stay at home mom.

Mom of three great kids.

I can't imagine that life could be any better. I love how things work out like that.

But every once in a while, it's fun to dream.

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I am so excited that some people have asked questions! I am going to give it a couple days to see if anyone can come up with more. If you missed it, I am doing a Q&A post. You ask the question, I answer. So, fire away! I am just happy anyone is actually interested. (sniff, sniff) Thanks!

Think You Know It All?

For those of you who thought you knew everthing....Here's a refresher course!
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The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for Blood plasma.

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No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times.

Oh go ahead...I'll wait..

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Donkeys kill more people annually Than plane crashes or shark attacks.

What an ass....
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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.

Now I have a great excuse for my afternoon nap!
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Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of age or older.

That may be about the time I grow my own pair of nuts. Hope not....I am working on it.

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The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.

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The King of Hearts is the only king

WITHOUT A MOUSTACHE
( I told Big Daddy that mustache's were NOT in or sexy. Sorry Tom Selleck.)
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American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.

I am going use that reduction in my annual grocery budget, see how it fingures in there. Hey, my family is largly Italian. They eat alot of olives.

That fishing boat is looking more assesible with each olive we don't eat.
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Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

(Since Venus is normally associated with women. What does this tell you!)
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Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.

I use cold water to wake up myhusband. That always works....but I will try throwing an apple at him while he sleeps. It's worth a try.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from DEAD SKIN!

No offense, Jen-Dust Bunny Hostage. I really dont think that of you.
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The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.

So did the first ' Marlboro Man.'

The Artist (my BIL) as well as some certain bloggers at a recent bloggers meeting take note.
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Walt Disney was afraid OF MICE!

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PEARLS MELT

IN VINEGAR!
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The three most valuable brand names on earth:
Marlboro, Coca Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.
Sounds like what grown men of the "he man woman haters club" bring into the meetings for snacks.
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It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...

but, not downstairs.

(who tried this...and why?)
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A duck's quack doesn't echo,

and no one knows why.
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Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.

(I keep my toothbrush in the living room now! Excuse me while I go and give the bathroom another cleaning with clorox--which incidentially is on my list of "most valuable brand"))

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Richard Millhouse Nixon
was the first U.S. president whose name contains all the letters from the word 'criminal.'
(who thinks up this stuff???)

The second?
William Jefferson Clinton

(Please don't tell me you're SURPRISED!!!)
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And the best for last.....

Turtles can breathe through their butts.
(I know some people like that, don't YOU?)
Always keep smiling. Makes 'em wonder what you've been up to!