PARTY LIKE ITS 1983
I can already hear my sister, Lisa Lewis Tyre, starting to groan. She is not going to like this post because it will make her blush. I love my sister, in spite of the fact that she is younger, skinnier, bigger chested, AND a published author. I mean come-on people, that is a hard act to follow.
I am once again traveling to Tennessee this weekend. I love getting a chance to go to my home town and visit with my family. Usually my trips are centered around grandbabies birthdays, holidays, and vintage fashion shows. This trip is a little different because I am going to be attending a high school graduation. That sounds normal, with the exception that I don’t know anyone graduating.
My sister and I are both graduates of Livingston Academy. They contacted her and asked her to give the commencement speech at graduation. That is quite an honor!!! Once she quit shaking, she told them she would. Then came the doubts, the what ifs, the what was I thinking thoughts. I gently reminded her that she was a writer, so writing a speech should not be that hard for HER. The writing part was not her concern. She is petrified about talking in front of a large group of people that she knows. She has talked before, gave speeches, and taught classes, but not where she knew the attendees. To better prepare for the big day, she enrolled in Toastmasters. Toastmasters is an international organization that gives support and guidance to help anyone become a better communicator.
If I can just talk her out of wearing black, black, black, or maybe black, I think she will do just fine. When I talked to her this morning, I asked how about at least a pop-of-color? Maybe some red, yellow, or bright blue shoes, how cute would that be? She said, “but nobody will see my feet.” PLEASE! Who has the fashion blog, me or her? I am taking some of my shoes, even though I wear a size bigger, for her to try. We may have to stuff the toes, but dang-it, she is not going to give a speech in front of hundreds of people in all black. At least not while I am around!??
No one knows how much this pain-in-my-side younger sister means to me. I am beyond proud, and I can’t wait to sit in the audience and cheer her on. I’ll be sure to take a picture so you can see what she ended up wearing.
I want to tell you how much all of your comments meant to me yesterday. Some of them made me laugh?, some made me cry?, and others made me glad that your on my side?. Some of you gurls are tough! Lol! I felt bad about whining after I posted. I have hundreds and hundreds of positive, inspirational comments from you ladies, and I let one bad apple get under my skin. I know better than that. I think this constant rain is dragging my mood down. But, enough with the excuses. You have picked me back up and dusted me off, so I am once again good to go. Hopefully when it happens again, (and it will happen again) I won’t whine. I can just go back and read all your fabulous comments and know that their words are not worth my attention.
I’ll be back tomorrow with another outfit, and since BFF Bertha is traveling with me, I will be getting some pics of her as well. Be sure to look for them in the upcoming weeks.
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Love your blog! Just subscribed…I am 60 something and say that isn’t old either!
Welcome Gigi!
Livingston, TN is where my mom was from! Well actually Hilham. Small world! I loved going to visit the area. For several years, we had a family reunion at Standing Stone State Park. They still have it, but most of the younger generation no longer come. Anyway , I digress. I enjoy reading your blog and get fashion inspiration. Thank you for sharing! Enjoy your visit and yes, sisters are a blessing
It is funny how small the world really is. My mom and dad live on Hilham highway, and there is a family reunion every year at Standing Stone. Lol!
One of the churches in my town had a sign up that stated “hurt people seem to hurt people”. If that doesn’t say at all and I don’t know what does!
Tania – I used to do professional training and education. I would get a stack of reviews from students and ended up getting upset about the one or two with negative feedback. It is hard to shake it off and not let it get to you. There are some people who just don’t understand constructive feedback and kindness (and some you can never please). I enjoy your youthfulness and your fashion sense. I especially like that you are not afraid of wearing color. I hope you talk your sister into a pop of color in her outfit!
Congrats to your sister! What an honor! (I try to dress my sisters too, and give hairstyle advice, etc…it’s what big sisters do! lol). Enjoy the visit!
One of my two sisters is visiting with me right now. I LOVE my sisters! Nothing like them! Aren’t we lucky to have them? Enjoy your trip!!
Love you Tania! Your sister post inspired me to share your page on FB with my beautiful sister who lives in Ohio. (I am in Florida). I miss her all the time! I knew she would also like your blog so I bet you have a new reader soon! Have fun in Tennessee!!
I don’t think you realize the impact you have on people. I love reading your blog everyday. It’s the highlight of my morning. You have taught me so much about “style” inside and out. I love how you share your love of Christ with us as well as your passion for fashion. I’ve branched out into the color world instead of always grabbing something in BLACK! You’ve made shopping fun for me! Not sure if my husband is enjoying it though! Lol He does like my new style! Have a safe trip & have fun with your sister! Good luck converting her over to color! As for the negative remarks…ignore them! You got it goin’ on!! Us gurls have got your back & there’s way more of us then them!
I always dressed in a combination of black, white and beige until I found your blog.
With your posts, you inspired me to add colors to my wardrobe.
With your help, I rediscovered Old Navy and bought your wide leg linen pants.
I also search, found and bought your wedge sandals and you were so right, they are worth every penny. You are an inspiration to lots of women and not just in the USA.
I will be 62 soon, looks 55 (due only to my genes lol) and wear boyfriend’s jeans with Converse or sparkly Keds.
Nasty, hurtful comments used to crush me. With age, I learned that there is nothing I could do to change those nasty people habits so now I stay away from them and just delete any negative comments and if they persist, I delete and block them totally from my social media friend’s list. lol
I know you have a follower that said something about the spelling mistakes in your posts. You work hard on putting outfits together, taking and posting the pictures, and writing the short stories that goes with the pictures. It takes time to do those actions every morning. I just don’t understand why a person had to write that comment on your blog.
I want to add that if one of your followers sees any mistakes in this post it is because my first language is French. lolllll
You are very good at putting outfits together! I want to add that I really enjoy your blog Have a fun weekend with your sister.
don’t forget to bring her some of your beautiful earrings – such a nice post and being there for her shows how much you love her
Enjoy your sister-time! Have a beautiful day!