Tuesday, August 18, 2009

the smile behid words...


Something very interesting happened yesterday...

I went shopping for a bathing suit for our trip... (scary thought right???)... and let's face it the stress of the past year and... the lack of exercise etc. etc.... I'm not ashamed to admit, I'm not in the best shape of my life at the moment... so it was.... needless to say an interesting experience... that's where I'll leave that at....

So.. I came home and a few thoughts popped in my head that I wanted to post on facebook... they were at first thoughts that worried me... but as always, I turned those thoughts around and found humor in them. However as a friend said this morning... (it's hard to see the smile behind the words on facebook at times.) And I guess people took me seriously...

This was my post that worried a few people... but I'm sure it made them smile as well...

1. I am an over 40, thousand pound widow, with an ass the size of Texas. (wow that could get pretty depressing)....OR... 2. I am an older, wiser, life loving woman, embarking on a new journey in life. IT'S ALL IN THE WAY YOU LOOK AT IT! I vote for #2. Yasoo!!! peace :)


I know given the circumstances of my situation all my friends worry about me, and maybe they don't see the humor in some of the things the way I do. But if there is anything I've learned in life and especially from Gag... is that you can't take life or yourself seriously all the time... it will drive you mad.... there is no perfection.... you just gotta stay grounded but sway with the wind each day, and once again,(I've mentioned this before...) not fuss over the little things.

I've also learned something about myself during these early stages of this journey... I am extremely calm inside for some reason and humor has possibly been the best friend for us.

I appreciate the fact that all our friends and family care so much and are so concerned with our well being, and at the same time I want them all to know that we are doing ok... we will make it out of this storm yet, and that we are so blessed with such a great circle around us, with every thought, comment, phone call, e-mail, every kind word, we get stronger and stronger each day. (love you guys).

So... a little lesson learned today.... our written words don't always show that smile behind them, and may not always have the same meaning to the reader as they did to the writer.. so, perhaps a little :) or LOL is needed to note the humor.

Wow, each day does present a lesson for us all... the important thing is to be an eager student in this life, ready for our lessons as the day begins.

love...peace...joy...
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18 comments:

  1. KittyAugust 18, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    i learn so much from you and your insight!

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  2. UnknownAugust 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    When I read that I fb yesterday I immediately thought....well she has got it right. #2 of course. My ex used to give me a hard time about not reading the hidden meaning in her words and I always said ... "why are they hidden?"

    Good thoughts you have today and nope...I have not changed my mind. #2 is the only option for ya!

    :)
    ~Philip

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  3. An Open HeartAugust 18, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Humor is the best medicine....I know, cliche'...but, so so true. It is hard to get voice inflection and context in a post. I think #1 was funny.....I feel like a 1000 pound singleton with an ass the size of Texas everyday......

    Your Grace shines through everyday....
    S

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  4. Sue GAugust 18, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    I'm not a big fan of LOL. I prefer :-)

    I'm pretty sure my ass is the size of Texas, too. I can't really say for sure though because the South Dakota that is my stomach prevents me from turning around to see.

    LOL, indeed.

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  5. MarisaAugust 18, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    The only thing worse than swimsuit shopping is bra shopping. Having a good sense of humor can see you through a lot of difficult times...I know it always helps me, besides, if you can't laugh at yourself someone else will. :)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    DONT VORY ABOUT YOUR ASS , WE ARMENIANS USED TO HAVE BIG ASS'S. WITH YOUR BIG ASS YOU STIL BEUTIFULL PRETTY ,SMART, VERY GOOD MOTHER,DOUTHER,... THAT'sTEMPORARY...I LOVE YOU MOM.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    P.S.ITS GOOD TO HAVE SOME TIME BIG ASS BECOUSE When SOME BODY WANTS TO CURSE YOU ITS NOT GOING TO TUCH YOU ,I AM TOLKING ABOUT THE CURSE.ITS GOING TO TUCH TO YOUR ASS AND GO BACK TOU THE PERSON WHU WANTS TOU CURSE YOU ........

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  8. Liz Fulcher, The Fragrant MuseAugust 18, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    It's an honor to watch your evolution from when you first started posting. You're baking and making sillies. Sounds like the healing has definitely begun.

    PS I'm sure you have a lovely ass (I can say that, right?).

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  9. Susan CAugust 18, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Well, I wonder if I will ever be pleased with my body? I see a flat ass with no curves and long for a little Texas (or the panhandle, at the very least).

    Your mom sounds wonderful.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    You Got it Azat Morak!!!!!!!!

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  11. DebAugust 18, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    You should have asked, I would have shipped my miracle suit to you (on loan of course)...hope you found one that works as well as mine does. Looking forward to hearing about the vacation. Mwahh!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Keep it up you are doing very good and stay strong. sense of humer is very important in life. I know you might feel like a ship lost at sea but it's okay in life every ending is a new beginning.Have a good time in your and remember that he is always watching and he would want you to be happy, it will make him happy too.

    Peace and love

    Ani S.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 19, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    In Spain big asses are really in.A woman with no ass is looked upon very badly.In Armenia a skinny assed girl will not be wed in case she falls into the Tondir making bread.Middle eastern men fatten up their wives because it is looked upon as a level in society etc etc....
    So hooray for big asses!!!!!!!
    Luc

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  14. McGillicuttyAugust 19, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Mari.... did you buy a bathing suit? My philosophy is this... it's a freakin' bathin suit and they make all asses look fat, right??? as long as you keep that balloon butt in the pool no one will notice, it's getting from the pool to the lounger that's horrifying for me!!!
    p.s. I slipped and fell down some stairs once and was glad for all the padding back there!!!
    hugs xx

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  15. LynneAugust 19, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    marinik, can I suggest a blog to you> Helen Brain, well known South African children's authoor recently lost her husband to cancer too. She's at http://www.helenbrain.co.za... her blog is on her web page.
    I think her experiences, and her humour, would resonate with you.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 19, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    you always put things in perspective. thanks!

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  17. christinaAugust 19, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    i am laughing with tear! here's to big asses in hope that we have people in our lives with just as big hearts.

    I'm going for texas and part of california. can i still be part of the group? pretty please with brown sugar and sprinkles on top.
    xo

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  18. Mari MansourianAugust 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    oh guys... thanks for making me laugh so hard... loved all your comments, mom you are too cute with your spelling and all...
    and i'm glad i wasn't the only one who used the word ass... or Texas all in one sentence... ;)

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