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Posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 21:32:49
I told my 8yr old nephew he could spend the night last weekend but I had to cancel because I was sick. I told my sister to tell him he could come over this coming Sat. Right after that a friend asked me if I wanted to go to a museum exhibit with her on that Sat night. She already had tickets and no one to go with. So I called my sister and told her that instead of him spending the night I would come over during the day and take him to a movie and out to eat. At first she said she wasn't going to tell him he wasn't going to spend the night because he would be really disappointed. She said I could tell him myself. After feeling bad all day I finally called her back and she said she would tell him after all. Now tonight she calls saying, "Didn't you tell your friend you already had plans with Christopher?" I was like, "Well I didn't think a change in plans would be that big of a deal". And she says, "Well, he was REALLY disappointed". I asked her if she told him I was moving in two weeks and he could come stay at my brand new apt then (yeah I finally decided on one). She said "He doesn't care about that, its two weeks from now". So now I feel all bad. But don't I have the right to change my plans? Is that really so bad? I wish I could call and talk to him but their phone is turned off. I hate to think of him being sad.
-T
Posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2007, at 23:02:19
In reply to Should I feel guilty? I never know, posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 21:32:49
T I think you handled it well you are seeing him. And he has an offer to come stay at your new place. So forget the guilt. Love Phillipa
Posted by Declan on February 24, 2007, at 1:03:27
In reply to Should I feel guilty? I never know, posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 21:32:49
I would feel guilty.
I don't know how fond you are of him, but could you not think of something to do with him to make him feel really special?
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 24, 2007, at 6:25:51
In reply to Re: Should I feel guilty? I never know, posted by Declan on February 24, 2007, at 1:03:27
Well I dunno. I mean, I was looking forward to a friend coming over this week and staying the night, but she cancelled. So I was disappointed. I guess this is just stuff that happens in life. I mean, you couldn't win - if you'd let the boy stay the night, you would have felt guilty about your friend (well at least I would have). There is a certain element of breaking a promise, but I mean, this sort of stuff happpens all the time. And you are seeing him aren't you in the evening anyway.
Posted by karen_kay on February 25, 2007, at 19:44:18
In reply to Should I feel guilty? I never know, posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 21:32:49
seriously, not to downplay his disappointment, but he'll get over it. (and trust me, i'm talking all the time about my nieces in future therapy talking aobut how aunt kk didn't do this and she promised and that's why they're screwed up.).
seriously though, don't feel too bad about it. try to make it up to him by giving him a special afternoon. then, keep your word when you move and make that weekend all about him.
but, don't beat yourself up about it. no sense in both of you feeling bad. chances are, he's over it now anyway.
Posted by TexasChic on February 25, 2007, at 21:15:26
In reply to nah, he's a kid.... » TexasChic, posted by karen_kay on February 25, 2007, at 19:44:18
It ended up going fine. I told him I know I said he could spend the night, but my friend asked me to go to a museum exhibit that was that night only. I said to make it up I would take him to the movies and would get quarters for video games (he's always begging to do that but I never have quarters). I said is that okay? And he was just like "sure". We had a blast. We always laugh so much. We went and had pancakes for brunch, then to the movies then to McDonalds for ice cream and more games.
It was so weird we came out from the movies and the sky was this weird orange color and it was really really windy! I was like, I've NEVER seen the sky like this before! Christopher said it looks like we're going to have a tornado. I was like don't say that! It was exactly what I was thinking although it wasn't something I'd ever heard of. We sat in the car and listened to the radio and finally heard it was a dust storm because it was so windy. Christopher also pointed out the weird thing the grass was doing. It looked like each strand of grass was wiggling. It was the wind rippling through the grass but it was really weird looking.
I'm trying to figure out how to download pictures I took from my phone that day. I'll let yall know if I figure it out.
-T
Posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 15:21:14
In reply to Re: nah, he's a kid...., posted by TexasChic on February 25, 2007, at 21:15:26
They aren't very big, I haven't figured out how to make them larger yet.
http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/TexasChic/TexasChic1
-T
Posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 15:25:16
In reply to I'm trying the picture thing, posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 15:21:14
Only the first one won't get bigger, the rest you just click on.
-T
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2007, at 19:50:51
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing, posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 15:25:16
T I always pictured you as a redhead. Thanks for the pics. Love Phillipa ps I have a cat the same color as yours.
Posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 19:59:47
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing » TexasChic, posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2007, at 19:50:51
Sometimes it is red. Right now its closest to my natural color. But I plan on dying it red again soon. I've already got the dye.
-T
Posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 20:39:48
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing » TexasChic, posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2007, at 19:50:51
Phillipa, I added one more with my hair not pulled back, but its kind of blurry.
-T
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2007, at 21:21:10
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing » Phillipa, posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 19:59:47
Looks good that color and you have a pretty smile. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2007, at 21:27:09
In reply to My pictures - here for a limited time, posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 20:39:48
T okay but I already saved one of you. Love Phillipa gonna look now. ps where is everyone?
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2007, at 21:29:28
In reply to I'm trying the picture thing, posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 15:21:14
T blond would look very good on you not too blond maybe highlighting yeah highlighting. Love Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 22:05:03
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing, posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2007, at 21:29:28
Yeah I've done the highlighting thing before and its really what I prefer. I always used to keep my hair a light golden blonde with multiple colors of highlights. But until things are a little more stable money wise, getting it done professionally is just one luxury I choose to sacrifice.
That and cable. I would love both of those things more than anything! But I have to be careful, especially with my new apt that's going to be $200+ what I'm now paying in rent. It scares the crap out of me sometimes, but I'm also very exited.
As a preacher's kid, and having parents that were both mentally ill and OCD (among other things), I was raised to be meek to the upmost degree - at the sacrifice of any self worth what so ever. So living somewhere nice and pretty is a new thing for me.
Anyway I'm getting very tired and going completely off subject so I better get to bed. I hope some more people look at my pics and let me now if I look anything like they imagined. I always find that fun.
-T
Posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 22:39:02
In reply to Re: My pictures - here for a limited time » TexasChic, posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2007, at 21:27:09
> T okay but I already saved one of you. Love Phillipa gonna look now. ps where is everyone?
I think my pics scared them off! ;-)
-T
I'm really going to bed now.
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 27, 2007, at 6:00:52
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing » Phillipa, posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 22:05:03
Hey!
> Anyway I'm getting very tired and going completely off subject so I better get to bed. I hope some more people look at my pics and let me now if I look anything like they imagined. I always find that fun.You look lovely!!! And not what I was expecting, although I'm not entirely sure what I *was* expecting but still. You don't look your age! You look about 24. I don't know what your real age is through, but I guessed around 35 (and I'm hoping you're not really 18 or something). Anyway, you look really cool!!!
Meri
I'm too chicken to post any pics of myself.
Posted by TexasChic on February 27, 2007, at 8:16:50
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing, posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 27, 2007, at 6:00:52
Thanks! I'm about to turn 37.
-T
Posted by Kath on February 27, 2007, at 12:19:17
In reply to Re: My pictures - here for a limited time » Phillipa, posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 22:39:02
> I think my pics scared them off! ;-)
Oh gimmeabreak!!!!! I loved your pictures & I had pictured you with about that colour hair!!
Christopher is SO cute.
I also have a cat that colour. I should post a pic of him since he is one of the BIG loves of my life! He's more like a dog; follows me around the house.
And yes - you DO have a lovely smile...and eye(s)
Kath
Posted by TexasChic on February 27, 2007, at 12:52:00
In reply to Re: My pictures - here for a limited time » TexasChic, posted by Kath on February 27, 2007, at 12:19:17
Thanks! I tried doing a little color correction one that 1st one, everything looked yellowish green to me. I think the color looks a little truer now.
-T
Posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on March 1, 2007, at 9:31:07
In reply to I'm trying the picture thing, posted by TexasChic on February 26, 2007, at 15:21:14
Tex- you have super-cool hair.
will you be my hair-guru?
Thank you so much for sharing your pics. I had a pretty good idea of what you looked like, but it's always nice to have a (lovely!) picture to go with your funny stories and posts.
The kid is a cutie too :)
happy thursday :)
-Ll
Posted by TexasChic on March 1, 2007, at 20:59:23
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing » TexasChic, posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on March 1, 2007, at 9:31:07
Thanks girl! I feel like my hair is in this weird in-between stage right now, so thanks for the compliment! I'm thinking of dyeing it a bright red just for somethng different. The thing about red is it fades big time, so you aren't stuck with it forever. Last time I did it faded to a nice strawberry blonde. But what I really want is a new hairstyle. Something modern. But I'm pretty lazy when it comes to the styling part. I usually just walk out with it wet and let it air dry. Anyway, I think I've mentioned before that I could talk about my hair for hours, so its best not to get me started. :-)
-T
Posted by Phillipa on March 1, 2007, at 21:28:17
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing » Llurpsie_Noodle, posted by TexasChic on March 1, 2007, at 20:59:23
T well then you need a wave or perm like mine don't even have to dry it. Ready to go. Love Phillipa
Posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on March 2, 2007, at 11:02:30
In reply to Re: I'm trying the picture thing » Llurpsie_Noodle, posted by TexasChic on March 1, 2007, at 20:59:23
Tex, I use this conditioner from Aveda, it comes in a tube and is thick and contains LOTS of plant pigments. Right now I'm trying to maintain a semi-permanent auburn color, so I'm using their Annato conditioner. You might do well with Madder root, which is brighter. I guarantee that if you use this conditioner a few times a week and let it soak in, your hair will stay colorful much much longer.
-Ll
p.s. easy styling- maybe an edgy bob? or long enough that you can still do a pony-tail, but cut some layers for movememnt and body.
shorter than pony-tail means that you Will have to style it a bit every morning.
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