Cordelia ,'Potential'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Speaking of kitchenware, I bought a new 3 qt. saucepan last night, complete with nonstick coating and glass lid. The old one goes in teh dumpster trash day, as a tragic soup accident finally gave me the impetus to get rid of it.
Also, the artichoke parmesan soup mix I'd waited literally years for a local store to carry again was so not worth the wait.
Had dinner with an old friend. She had been painfully skinny as long as I have known hers. Has finally gained some weight and is looking really, really good.
And I did not tell her so, because I'm not sure "You've gained some weight haven't you? Lookin good." would be taken as a compliment.
Just "lookin good" would do.
Well, that I did say. But it is a shame; because if someone loses weight, it is ok to compliment them on the specific fact, but if they gain weight, that is often taken as a bad thing, even if it is good for both looks and health.
Eh, guys are safe. I had many people compliment me on gaining weight back after college, when I was merely filling out a previously scarecrow-like frame rather than overshooting into fatassitude.
I think complimenting on weight loss is weird, too. Especially because so many people lose weight due to illness or whatever.
Edit: I mean, I've had a lot of people JUST say "You've lost so much weight!" like that by itself is complimentary. But "You look great" is always appreciated.
I mean, I've had a lot of people JUST say "You've lost so much weight!" like that by itself is complimentary. But "You look great" is always appreciated.
This. I'll always appreciate a "You look great." Specific weight comments will frequently hit me a bit weirdly.
Specific weight comments will frequently hit me a bit weirdly.
Yeah, me too. I've never managed to gain or lose significant weight on purpose, yet people will comment cheerily on shifts.
Absolutely pouring rain here. What a dreary day. We were going to take Emmett skating, but I am disinclined to venture out even to get into the car and drive in this muck.
I'd much rather play with my music.
Today, I not only got soaked by a car driving by, I also, all on my own, stepped right through a puddle. FUN.
Or the other thing.