Posted by karen_kay on April 9, 2004, at 19:52:20
In reply to when do you stop feeling like a gawky teenager?, posted by octopusprime on April 9, 2004, at 17:59:26
well, i have to disagree with the 'gawky' word. nothing about your posts suggests in any way, shape or form that you are 'gawky'.
acne: concealer, concealer, concealer! and it's no big deal. really. people will focus more on your beautiful eyes and the wonderful words that come out of your mouth than those blasted zits any day dear.
spirng fever: now, every man loves a woman who giggles. and smiles. isn't it lovely? enjoy it! that's not being a 'teenager,' that's being human!
hair: i have yet to figure that one out. when i get my hair done, i tell the lovely lady 'spray it and spray it well. i'm not washing this for days, as i know it will never look this good again.' i've finally been able to manage my unruly hair. a curling brush and hair dryer. yes, it's a real pain, but it works wonders. ask your stylist how to do your hair. or, better yet, bask in the knowledge that your hair doesn't make you. walk tall knowing that even though you don't have that 'perfect hair' you always know what's going on (perhaps that isn't true, but if you say it enough, you begin to believe it!!!)
you know, i didn't brush my hair for years. only recently, my stylist brought it to my attention that if i brushed my hair it would look nice. i tried it. it worked. i don't feel any better now that i brush my hair. and i don't feel that i look any better either. in fact, i think i felt lovelier with unbrushed hair. it was my sort of 'trademark'.....hmmmm, prehaps i'll start that again? it was rather a cute look on me. hair is just hair dear. doesn't make a woman. i think you are beautiful without having your hair just right..stage fright: never had it. glad too. i can talk and talk without being nervous. thank goodness. but, i agree with dee (was it??) that practice makes perfect. get out there and do it. if you make a mistake (as everyone does) so what. you learned. maybe no one noticed... most likely they made the same mistake too. perfect opportunity to get tips on how to improve and build confidence as well. you'll be a star darling.
i can't say you'll grow out of it by 30 or 40, as i'm only 24. i still suffer with 'child' issues. someone tell me i'll grow out of that.. then perhaps i'll start getting the teenage ones? i want a mommy and daddy. i want someone to take care of me. i want to go home. wahhhhhhh! (sorry, no one comment, just griping :)
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