tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post114748992516964035..comments2023-10-31T09:56:21.108-04:00Comments on Celibate in the City: The merry bridesmaidUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1148512402536389832006-05-24T19:13:00.000-04:002006-05-24T19:13:00.000-04:00E,Thank you again, that was so sweet of you. I hav...E,<BR/>Thank you again, that was so sweet of you. I haven't been by the P.O. Box yet to look for them. But I'm going to the city to give a final exam on Friday and I'll look then. <BR/><BR/>I haven't taken care of my legal problem yet. I tried to see if I could pay the ticket at least online and it said I couldn't because a warrant had been issued. I plan to mail in a check for the parking ticketJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769264710411660303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1148006613667053752006-05-18T22:43:00.000-04:002006-05-18T22:43:00.000-04:00Books should arrive at the P.O.Box by tomorrow.BTW...Books should arrive at the P.O.Box by tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>BTW, please reassure us that you've paid the fine and called the court and are ok.<BR/><BR/>Thanks. <BR/><BR/><A></A><A></A>Left by<A><B> </B></A><A HREF="http://ethesis.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="ethesis at aol dot com">Stephen M (Ethesis)</A>Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219023897626648057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147879462686808772006-05-17T11:24:00.000-04:002006-05-17T11:24:00.000-04:00My little sister got married last summer and even ...My little sister got married last summer and even though I have a wonderful boyfriend, full time awesome career and was about to start grad school I still elicited that piteous look from people's eyes because in their minds I couldn't "wrangle myself a man." Whatever. I think your PhD rocks.<BR/><BR/><A></A><A></A>Left by<A><B> </B></A><A HREF="http://katietimothy.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow" Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587622592688368240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147875682060878732006-05-17T10:21:00.000-04:002006-05-17T10:21:00.000-04:00JLBooks going out today, to POB 20424, NYNY 10129P...JL<BR/><BR/>Books going out today, to POB 20424, NYNY 10129<BR/><BR/>Priority mail so I can be certain they are headed your way. <BR/><BR/><A></A><A></A>Left by<A><B> </B></A><A HREF="http://ethesis.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="ethesis at aol dot com">Stephen M (Ethesis)</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147834393144863872006-05-16T22:53:00.000-04:002006-05-16T22:53:00.000-04:00Darryl,I think I understand what you were getting ...Darryl,<BR/><BR/>I think I understand what you were getting at. However, I'm wondering why you felt the need to bring it up in the first place. I think what JL was saying is that, as a single Mormon adult, marital status is often seen as a measure of success or failure. It seems to me she was pointing out that she can measure the success of her life in other ways, in this case by working towardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147809071387860452006-05-16T15:51:00.000-04:002006-05-16T15:51:00.000-04:00Darryl,I get what you're saying that I shouldn't f...Darryl,<BR/>I get what you're saying that I shouldn't feel overly-pleased with myself because I'm in grad school. Because grad a student is "just a regular person who made an unfortunate life choice." Or something like that, I'm quoting Marge Simpson. Don't worry, that's not the case.<BR/><BR/>E,<BR/>No one is making me wear heels. My sis wanted me to wear flats. To which I said, 'no way. If i JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769264710411660303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147734585292135332006-05-15T19:09:00.000-04:002006-05-15T19:09:00.000-04:00Sister,You don't need to defend yourself. And you ...Sister,<BR/><BR/>You don't need to defend yourself. And you did say that you wanted us to be like normal people. The dress is fine and could be a lot worse. Just let me complain about it ok? That's my right as a bridesmaid and spinster. Do you want me to pay you back for the dress? <BR/><BR/>Personally, I think I would just elope if I ever got married. Bridesmaid at a temple wedding just seems JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769264710411660303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147732147349430412006-05-15T18:29:00.000-04:002006-05-15T18:29:00.000-04:00Like I said, I have a PhD. Its not that different....Like I said, I have a PhD. Its not that different. 10 hours a day 5 or 6 days a week. Just like any other job. <BR/><BR/>Besides, my point was... forget it, its not worth going into. <BR/><BR/><A></A><A></A>Left by<A><B> </B></A>DarrylAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147730715718057102006-05-15T18:05:00.000-04:002006-05-15T18:05:00.000-04:00PhD is freaking awesome. It's not even in the sam...PhD is freaking awesome. It's not even in the same ball park as a plumber.<BR/><BR/>But, am I missing something? Do you think it's odd to have bridesmaids at the Temple? I'm going to get married in the Temple (one day) and will most definitely have bridesmaids...maybe they do it differently on the east coast? Hum... <BR/><BR/><A></A><A></A>Left by<A><B> </B></A><A HREF="N.F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15769369890212116831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147717089613759672006-05-15T14:18:00.000-04:002006-05-15T14:18:00.000-04:00Also a WOMAN getting a Ph.D...that's a lot more ed...Also a WOMAN getting a Ph.D...that's a lot more education to have compared to *most* Mormon women. Good for you JL!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147717009030643872006-05-15T14:16:00.000-04:002006-05-15T14:16:00.000-04:00I think a Ph.D is impressive. What I was getting ...I think a Ph.D is impressive. What I was getting out of her post is the fact that people only cared about whether or not she's found a man or if she's gotten fat. Those things are just a "normal" part of life also, so no one should make a big deal out of them either. When people are more concerned about your dress size or your current boyfriend status over getting a Ph.D...that's just sad. &#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147709443112412382006-05-15T12:10:00.000-04:002006-05-15T12:10:00.000-04:00ok, in my defense:a) I sent you a link to the BR d...ok, in my defense:<BR/>a) I sent you a link to the BR dress in FEBRUARY asking that you try it on before I bought it and b) when did I EVER say "I want to pretend like we're a normal, happy family"? I just thought it would be nice if you, me and Steph (the other 'bridesmaid') got mani-pedis. That's all. No big deal. I know our family is messed up and I know you're going to get a bunch of crap jillmarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03736272749620468365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147667103255073812006-05-15T00:25:00.000-04:002006-05-15T00:25:00.000-04:00I am extremely impressed by a PhD. If it wasn't im...I am extremely impressed by a PhD. If it wasn't impressive, more people would do it.  <BR/><BR/><A></A><A></A>Left by<A><B> </B></A><A HREF="http://celibateinthecity.blogspot.com/2006/05/merry-bridesmaid.html#comments" REL="nofollow" TITLE="jessicazi at aol dot com">Jessica</A>Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18171427857308042830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147662006205223972006-05-14T23:00:00.000-04:002006-05-14T23:00:00.000-04:00I'm sorry, but in general no one is impressed by t...I'm sorry, but in general no one is impressed by the fact that you are getting your PhD. Im a plumber. Saying you have been busy because you are getting a PhD is like me saying I have been busy being a really good plumber. A very wise old boatwright once taught me that getting an education or developing a career is just a part of life. It isnt a substitute for a life. (my boatwright friend held aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147613737962391782006-05-14T09:35:00.000-04:002006-05-14T09:35:00.000-04:00I know that if I showed up at Aunt Susan's Christm...<I>I know that if I showed up at Aunt Susan's Christmas Eve party 30 pounds thinner (which I'm actually hoping I do), some of them might even go so far as to remember my name </I> <BR/><BR/>I've found that true for guys many times as well. Wish everyone well with that. At least I don't find anyone pressuring me to wear heels. <BR/><BR/><A></A><A></A>Left by<A><B> </B></A><A HREF="httpStephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219023897626648057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147578923081751552006-05-13T23:55:00.000-04:002006-05-13T23:55:00.000-04:00Yeah, but they look hot right? Actually they don't...Yeah, but they look hot right? <BR/><BR/>Actually they don't hurt very much. They squeeze a little in the toe area and that will get worse as I wear them for hours, but they'd be worse if they were closed toe.I don't usually wear heels because I don't like having sore feet. I'm more of a barefoot aficianado than a shoe-fetishizer. I think feet were meant to be free and happy the way God made themJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769264710411660303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147576387651727502006-05-13T23:13:00.000-04:002006-05-13T23:13:00.000-04:00My feet hurt just looking at those shoes! :) ...My feet hurt just looking at those shoes! :) <BR/><BR/><A></A><A></A>Left by<A><B> </B></A><A HREF="www.dooneycoachlv.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow" TITLE="feather123dotcom at yahoo dot com">Feather123</A>N.F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15769369890212116831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147536512264699562006-05-13T12:08:00.000-04:002006-05-13T12:08:00.000-04:00Nope, that's not the dress. I looked at the site a...Nope, that's not the dress. I looked at the site and they don't have the dress up. The one I'm wearing is shorter, the length is 3/4 (just below my knees), it has an empire waist with a ribbon belt and cap sleeves. But the bust line is similar to the dress you posted. <BR/><BR/>Glad you like the shoes.<BR/><BR/>Lolly, <BR/>good luck losing the weight.(it's frightening how much attention that willJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769264710411660303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147514475360910602006-05-13T06:01:00.000-04:002006-05-13T06:01:00.000-04:00The shoes are cute.So, which Banana Republic dress...The shoes are cute.<BR/>So, which Banana Republic dress is it? Is it <A HREF="http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=5023&pid=420004" REL="nofollow">this</A>  one?<BR/><BR/>I think that is a great dress- but probably not a good fit for anyone with breasts.<BR/><BR/>I still don't quite get the whole bridesmaids at a Mormon wedding thing. I just say save the money. However, if M.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09546131957413554218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679355.post-1147490850326584322006-05-12T23:27:00.000-04:002006-05-12T23:27:00.000-04:00Family is so horrid like that. My mom's side of th...Family is so horrid like that. My mom's side of the family couldn't care less that I am pursuing graduate work (though I think I'm the first woman on that side of the family ever to do so); they pretty much ignore me. But I know that if I showed up at Aunt Susan's Christmas Eve party 30 pounds thinner (which I'm actually hoping I do), some of them might even go so far as to remember my name and Lollygaggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420736734933015096noreply@blogger.com