Apparently some people think this is a joke. It is not. This is not a place for negativity or evil thoughts, people – this is for us to share the utter marvelousness of our lives with the world; with people we may not reach otherwise.
Meanies will not be tolerated.
ANYWAYS, snap back to reality, shall we?
Our mother is a beautiful, strong woman. She stands about five-eleven, and has utterly stunning, long curly hair. She is, undoubtedly, the most breathtaking woman I have ever seen.
My sister and I were both lucky enough to inherit the curls and the height, but we were a bit of a disappointment because we were also fat when we were kids. Four consecutive summers at fat camp in Hamilton, Ontario fixed that – and although, by our fifteenth birthdays we were living in new, smaller bodies, it took a while for our mindsets to catch up. All that time, though, she never verbalized how frustrated she was that she had reared two sea lions instead of daughters.
On the outside, people were gushing over us. Boys were noticing. The cheerleaders wanted to be our friends; on the inside, we were still the same chubby kids. The taunts still haunted us. But I digress.
We inherited many things from our wonderful mother, things that remind us of her daily. One of those things is making lists. We both love writing lists! It makes us feel so happy and in control! And organized! And not fat! And when we do feel fat, all we have to do it write a list and it makes us feel so much better. Here’s a list I started today, entitled, “Things That Are Totally Fabulous (Besides Us)”.
the smell of the first rain in spring
strangers smiling at you in the street; bonus points if they are cute boy strangers
valentine’s day gifts, especially when I get what I want
a good whiskey sour
everything new york city
almost nothing los angeles
boys that open the door for you
1970 dom perignon
magnolia bakery
snowflakes falling on my nose
manolo, jimmy and stuart
front-row anything
back door action
sweet smelling note paper, roses, love
the beatles, chick lit and power ballads
good red wine, snuggles and teddy bears
I just got busted at work and have to go now…but I’m sure Steph has stuff to add to this list. We’ll keep it going.
Kisses!
Update: More Fabulous Things (by Steph)
cashmere socks
the absolute euphoria of writing something so brilliant, so piercingly true, that I can't believe I wrote it (but then, at the same, I can believe it; I'm so complex)
waking up to the sweet kisses of my adorable dog, hobbes
extra-virgin olive oil
virgin college boys
tender, fragrant spaghetti, laced with fresh basil and swirls of parm
anything juicy - pasta, pizza, or me - is always a good time
feeling needed, not needy
watching a great chick flick, and realizing that the gorgeous, empowered heroine is really just like me (except my boobs are even bigger!)
the feel of a Lanvin silk skirt swishing against the backs of my toned calves
Hermes scarves, diamond-and-platinum tennis bracelets, a glossy leather Marc Jacobs handbag with the tags still on, hanging in my closet, waiting to become a part of me
Egyptian cotton on my bare skin and Kiehl's leave-in conditioner on my damp curls
being utterly spoiled
the warmth of my Powerbook, sitting on my lap and gently vibrating as I type sxey messages to my match.com lovers
Pam cooking spray, especially when used as a substitute for lube
and more...
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