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Posted by Karen_kay on February 4, 2004, at 19:15:44
In reply to Re: Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll, posted by gardenergirl on February 4, 2004, at 17:54:12
How do you mean?? White fishnets look great with a black cocktail dress!!! you should try it sometime!!!
Posted by noa on February 4, 2004, at 20:13:53
In reply to Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll, posted by gardenergirl on February 3, 2004, at 20:24:28
Just the other evening, I discovered that the new pants I'd been wearing all day at work still had one of those adhesive strip labels, with the size printed all up and down it (the kind that they put on clothes that are sold folded up on tables rather than hanging on racks), stuck on the back of the right leg. My jacket might have obscured about 20% of it but the rest was in plain view for all to see--
20 W
Short20 W
Short20 W
Short20 W
Short20 W
Short20 W
Short20 W
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Posted by noa on February 4, 2004, at 20:20:06
In reply to Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll, posted by gardenergirl on February 3, 2004, at 20:24:28
>What is the most embarrassing wardrobe malfunction you have had?
BTW, this was a brilliant question to ask.
Also BTW, I think the use of the acronym WMD to refer to weapons of mass destruction is going to be displaced by its use to mean "Wardrobe Malfunction Debacle". Or maybe "Wardrobe Malfunction Day" as in "bad hair day", etc.
Posted by fallsfall on February 4, 2004, at 20:30:20
In reply to Re: Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll, posted by noa on February 4, 2004, at 20:13:53
Posted by Penny on February 4, 2004, at 20:45:15
In reply to Re: Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll, posted by noa on February 4, 2004, at 20:13:53
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!
OMG, Noa - I really needed that!!!
And that is SO something I would have done - in fact, I probably have at some point!
That was classic!
P
Posted by deirdrehbrt on February 4, 2004, at 21:40:57
In reply to Re: Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll, posted by noa on February 4, 2004, at 20:13:53
Wardrobe and pool are two words that just don't mix.
Imagine executing a perfect dive from the high board. So proud, feeling great, and at the bottom of the deep end of the pool.
Looking down, there is some missing textile. Looking up, "Oh, it's coming down". Waiting, waiting, how long will the breath last? Hearing "They're not coming up!" Praying. "God, Please dont let them come." Finally, the textile is replaced, getting to the top, and breathing, not just a sigh, but whole-hearted gasp of relief.
Lesson to learn.... 20 feet of water can do wonders for concealing defects.
Posted by gardenergirl on February 4, 2004, at 23:14:30
In reply to Thanks for the chuckle, Noa (nm), posted by fallsfall on February 4, 2004, at 20:30:20
Posted by gardenergirl on February 4, 2004, at 23:15:15
In reply to Re: Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll, posted by deirdrehbrt on February 4, 2004, at 21:40:57
Posted by Poet on February 5, 2004, at 20:14:09
In reply to Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll, posted by gardenergirl on February 3, 2004, at 20:24:28
Posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 2:45:52
In reply to Re: Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll, posted by deirdrehbrt on February 4, 2004, at 21:40:57
Did you say you were a teacher? Now this is getting a bit coincidental because my pscyh. teacher has said a number of things in class that you have said on the boards... I'm becoming curious... Maybe my teacher reads or posts on these boards too. You don't have to answer this, but really, it's quite a coincidence.
Elle :)
Posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 2:47:21
In reply to Gardener Girl... » deirdrehbrt, posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 2:45:52
Posted by gardenergirl on February 7, 2004, at 13:43:06
In reply to Gardener Girl... » deirdrehbrt, posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 2:45:52
My first two years in grad school I taught as a TA. I have also taught in another profession for a couple of years at a two year college. I always wonder if I will encounter someone I know on these boards. Are you in the midwest?
gg
Posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 16:08:13
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl... » Elle2021, posted by gardenergirl on February 7, 2004, at 13:43:06
> I have also taught in another profession for a couple of years at a two year college.
Yet another ironic coincidence... I'm at a two-year college, taking Abnormal Psychology.
>I always wonder if I will encounter someone I know on these boards. Are you in the midwest?
Nope!
But really, until you mentioned the midwest (by that I assume you mean Illinois, Inidana, Ohio, etc)I thought you were my psych. teacher! It was really getting weird because I would read one of your posts on here, and then go to class and she would say virtually the exact same thing! :)
Elle
Posted by gardenergirl on February 7, 2004, at 16:20:23
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl..., posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 16:08:13
Weird. Although once Karen_Kay posted something eerily similar to what I worked on with a client the day before.
Good luck in your studies. I hope you are doing better. Did you ever talk to your profs, or did things just get better?
gg
Posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 16:49:29
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl..., posted by gardenergirl on February 7, 2004, at 16:20:23
> Good luck in your studies. I hope you are doing better. Did you ever talk to your profs, or did things just get better?
Well, some of my depression has lifted. No, I never talked to my professors. I did tell my T about it and she taught be some coping skills that seem to be making things manageable. This coming week, I will have to sit through some material in my pscyh class that is going to make me really uncomfortable...I better get to practicing those coping skills. :)
Elle
Posted by gardenergirl on February 7, 2004, at 18:10:35
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl... » gardenergirl, posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 16:49:29
Glad to hear things are going better and that your T helped. Just one thought...if a student came to me and explained that she didn't feel comfortable about upcoming material, I think I would seriously consider excusing her for the day. I might ask her to do something like write a brief assignment to make up for it, but I know I would not want to think that I was triggering somebody with a lecture or assignment.
Do you think your prof. would be flexible without you having to reveal too much?
gg
Posted by holymama on February 7, 2004, at 18:17:54
In reply to Re: Best Wardrobe Malfunctions poll » gardenergirl, posted by Karen_kay on February 4, 2004, at 19:15:44
I was at an outdoor agricultural fair last fall and had to use the porta potty. Well, trying not to sit on the germy toilet seat, I ended up in that well known female squatty position and ended up peeing ALL OVER MY PANTS. I mean, all over. What can one do in such a situation? Zip my pants up, hold my head high, and enjoy the fair!!
Posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 19:51:07
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl... » Elle2021, posted by gardenergirl on February 7, 2004, at 18:10:35
> Do you think your prof. would be flexible without you having to reveal too much?
My therapist didn't think so. She said she doesn't think the teacher will believe me if I am calm and composed while telling her why I can't be in class next week. I also don't think I would be able to remain composed anyway...I'd probably start crying and shaking etc (it would be embarrassing). I know for sure the info will be triggering. But getting triggered might actually turn out to be good because then my T and I can start working on this specific problem I'm having. I'm still scared about it, and I don't want to have a panic attack in the middle of the classroom. So, I've decided to go to class, and if things start getting overwhelming, I will just get up and leave, unless it's too late and I have a panic attack and can't move, but I'm hoping that won't happen. I've had panic attacks for quite a while now, so I think I can pretty much detect when I'm about to have one. Plus I have my benzos, so those should help. Thank you for all your advice and support GG, it's been very helpful. I can tell you're a wonderful therapist!
Elle
Posted by fallsfall on February 7, 2004, at 20:34:25
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl... » gardenergirl, posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 19:51:07
Elle,
Can you sit next to a friend in the class, so if you need something someone will know what is going on? I'd offer to sit next to you, but I'm not enrolled in the class...
Posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 21:25:26
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl... » Elle2021, posted by fallsfall on February 7, 2004, at 20:34:25
>Can you sit next to a friend in the class, so if you need something someone will know what is going on?
I wish I could. Although I do know some of the people in the class, I wouldn't feel comfortable telling any of them what's going on with me. There are some people in the class that just aren't very understanding in regard to mental illness. I'm really hoping that just the anticipation of discussing the triggering topic will be the worst of it, and that the real thing will be not as bad as I'm thinking. But, the last time I had class, I had a taste of what's coming, and found myself uncomfortable. I felt that way because even though no one knows that I have Panic disorder, OCD (thats what we are talking about) I feel like they are all thinking about me, something like, "that must be what she has." Does that sound irrational? I know it's not logical... I feel like I can't even speak up in class out of fear that I might accidently drop some hint or detail that I have both of these disorders.
Elle
Posted by fallsfall on February 7, 2004, at 22:59:35
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl... » fallsfall, posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 21:25:26
One would think that people in a Psych class would have some compassion and understanding - or at least some curiosity as to what it is really like. When I have told people about my illness, I have been pleasantly surprised by their reactions (It is true that I don't tell everyone, but most people I do tell have a friend or relative or themselves who they can talk about going through something). I guess that I would feel better if someone else knew what my situation was, but you need to do what feels right to you.
Do you have a comfort toy? I carry a rabbit's foot with me. It is very soft and fiddling with it comforts me. It is small enough to be discrete and fits easily in my pocket. I have a friend who carries a "worry stone" (it is a smooth flat stone with an indentation - she usually slides her thumb along the indentation). These things are comforting and let you discharge some nervous energy without being really obvious about it. My rabbit's foot is wearing out - I just bought a new one - the new one is purple, and the dye comes off all over my hands! I have to figure out if I can rinse the dye out...
They probably don't think that you "have" anything. I'll be thinking of you next week.
Posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 23:17:09
In reply to Re: Psych class » Elle2021, posted by fallsfall on February 7, 2004, at 22:59:35
> One would think that people in a Psych class would have some compassion and understanding -
Let me rephrase. Most of the people seem understanding, but there are about three people who ruin the class for everybody because of their uncivil comments.
>When I have told people about my illness, I have been pleasantly surprised by their reactions
I wish I was... The very few people I have told that I was seeing a therapist didn't understand why and instructed me to "snap out of it." After having people constantly tell me that if I really wanted to fix this I could, I just stopped telling people. They don't get it. I get no benefits from sharing it, only negative feelings from those people. My therapist understands, the people here understand, and I understand. I suppose if I ever get married, I will have to either find someone else who has suffered from a mental illness (imagine our poor children) or who understands it. What a task...
About comfort toys. I used to have a worry stone, but I believe I dropped it and it broke. Sometimes I just tap my pen, but that seems to annoy people. :) I also used to have a rubberband. But, after stretching it and having it accidently fly off and hit someone, I quit playing with it. So...hmm. I will have to find a toy to bring with me. Something soft. I wish I had a small picture of my cat that I could bring to look at. That would be comforting. My cat loves me. :)
Your poor purple hands! They sell soft fake rabbit foots at Claires. You might be able to find a white one there. :) Thanks for your support Falls, it's been really helpful, but then, it always is!
Elle
Posted by fallsfall on February 8, 2004, at 9:48:07
In reply to Re: Psych class » fallsfall, posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 23:17:09
Posted by gardenergirl on February 8, 2004, at 9:51:40
In reply to Re: Gardener Girl... » gardenergirl, posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 19:51:07
You're so sweet. It sounds like you have a good plan. I'm glad you talked with your T about this. Good luck next week. I'll be thinking about you.
gg
Posted by deirdrehbrt on February 8, 2004, at 21:28:55
In reply to Gardener Girl... » deirdrehbrt, posted by Elle2021 on February 7, 2004, at 2:45:52
Sorry, I'm not a teacher. I used to teach guitar, but not in a school. (I did a few music classes in a couple of schools, but that's it.)
I'm hoping to go to school, and maybe someday get back to work. I was an engineer before getting really sick.
Dee.
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