tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post6972183248723250218..comments2024-01-14T02:19:22.761-05:00Comments on Have Your Cake & Read It Too: When Ugly is BeautifulErin Knightleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-48305440688490856642011-12-14T12:18:37.516-05:002011-12-14T12:18:37.516-05:00EK, you are wise beyond your yearsEK, you are wise beyond your yearsAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911500860268210390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-22510284524040509582011-12-14T00:01:57.758-05:002011-12-14T00:01:57.758-05:00Anon, I like the way you think! That grey hair is...Anon, I like the way you think! That grey hair is a badge of honor, to be sure. Besides, who doesn't like a silver fox...or vixen!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-82151168186580133632011-12-14T00:00:33.086-05:002011-12-14T00:00:33.086-05:00I'm glad I decided to put my story out there t...I'm glad I decided to put my story out there too, Jerrica :) The power of positive thinking is amazing! And yay for bronzers - and blush, in my case. Sometimes we need those little boosts. Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope that Heather's tip works wonders for little Bella!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-46723545942472537532011-12-13T23:40:01.205-05:002011-12-13T23:40:01.205-05:00I often hear from younger people I would look 20 y...I often hear from younger people I would look 20 years younger if I only colored my gray hair. My reply is "I've earned every strand, and I really LIKE it!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-50059593457827262452011-12-13T19:52:57.203-05:002011-12-13T19:52:57.203-05:00Oh, and Heather, that tip is going to come in real...Oh, and Heather, that tip is going to come in real handy tomorrow! Bella has a rash that won't quit!! LOL!AvonLadyJerricahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611705826419158520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-28925145347350414362011-12-13T19:52:24.174-05:002011-12-13T19:52:24.174-05:00Erin, I remember you telling me this story sometim...Erin, I remember you telling me this story sometime back and I'm so glad you're telling the world now. It's such a great example of how the mind *always* plays into the body. And gratitude is the fastest way to any positive result. I could share my hundreds of stories, but I'm sure blogspot would cut me off at some point :)<br /><br />My insecurities bounce around on a daily basis...lately I've been looking extremely pale and it's kind of driving me insane. lol. So I just keep giving thanks for bronzers. LOL!AvonLadyJerricahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611705826419158520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-89562148140519331582011-12-13T18:58:00.182-05:002011-12-13T18:58:00.182-05:00Two things:
1) What a great tip!
2) I love that I ...Two things:<br />1) What a great tip!<br />2) I love that I have a friend who comes from a place where the word 'nappy' is used :)<br /><br />Thanks Heather! (And I'm one of those who HATES the smell of baby powder)Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-88406472340003768912011-12-13T18:26:30.798-05:002011-12-13T18:26:30.798-05:00It is the BEST for nappy rash, too. Just grab one ...It is the BEST for nappy rash, too. Just grab one of those cooking shakers for dusting cakes. Its way better than baby powder which, because of the scents added, can affect a sensitive skin and the nose of the person doing the powdering.Heather Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522336655445579477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-48873464618535206062011-12-13T18:17:59.933-05:002011-12-13T18:17:59.933-05:00Thanks Robin -and thanks so much for stopping by :...Thanks Robin -and thanks so much for stopping by :)<br /><br /><br />Heather, I have never heard that about cornflour! Very interesting - I'll have to tuck that little tidbit away. And here's hoping Santa brings you what you want this year ;)Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-71821187341395530682011-12-13T18:16:05.304-05:002011-12-13T18:16:05.304-05:00Lilia, I love, love, love that quote! Serious wri...Lilia, I love, love, love that quote! Serious writing indeed - congrats to you and your beautiful, capable hands and what you have accomplished this year!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-17201428933239311732011-12-13T18:15:16.156-05:002011-12-13T18:15:16.156-05:00Yes, Aimee - attitude has SO much to do with how w...Yes, Aimee - attitude has SO much to do with how we handle things. After all, the child was probably doing something fun to earn that skinned knee, right? ;) <br />Thanks for dropping by!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-75366233678417549512011-12-13T18:13:38.747-05:002011-12-13T18:13:38.747-05:00Never stop wearing the necklace, Jane! Yes, embra...Never stop wearing the necklace, Jane! Yes, embrace it as your right, as Kara said - you've been living life and you've earned a few souvenirs along the way. Besides, I've seen you first thing in the morning - you're beautiful, my dear!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-15960571175865863002011-12-13T18:05:41.928-05:002011-12-13T18:05:41.928-05:00Lauren, I think it is very easy to forget when som...Lauren, I think it is very easy to forget when something is bothering us. I'm glad that this could serve as a reminder for you :) Thanks for stopping by!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-57583129621510658822011-12-13T16:10:45.345-05:002011-12-13T16:10:45.345-05:00I honestly think my hands are aging faster than th...I honestly think my hands are aging faster than the rest of me, but ... that's heredity stuff and beyond my control. Your situation with the hives reminds me of the skin problems my youngest child had. He would scratch, and the scratches wouldnt heal. After trying every product under the sun, and having them all fail, a very wise woman suggested dusting his skin with cornflour. He stopped scratching, his skin healed, and he never had a relapse. It's my go to product now for any skin irriation. As for jewelry, I'm hoping Santa found me something nice. LOLHeather Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522336655445579477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-6842212020365878062011-12-13T13:38:43.526-05:002011-12-13T13:38:43.526-05:00Great post. A wonderful reminder of what is really...Great post. A wonderful reminder of what is really important. <br />Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11213730757533825727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-78176473102578107592011-12-13T13:37:16.677-05:002011-12-13T13:37:16.677-05:00My hands are actually not very pretty either. I li...My hands are actually not very pretty either. I like what Truman Capote said of Colette's hands--"Serious writing is manual labor." My hands do look like a laborer's, but they did type 3 novels this year. Well done, hands. :)Lilia Birneyhttp://liliabirney.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-23150960576971748842011-12-13T13:35:51.090-05:002011-12-13T13:35:51.090-05:00Awesome story, Erin! I'm with your doc. I too ...Awesome story, Erin! I'm with your doc. I too fully believe in 'mind over matter' and that sometimes, reacting to the bad reactions is what worsens it. It's amazing how even a little kid with a super scraped up knee can laugh at it IF the adult laughs and doesn't freak out. It's a tactic I've taken with my kids and boy has it worked. Mind over matter. :) <br /><br />Great post!Aimee Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15201246474625590886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-14626958284160342472011-12-13T13:21:48.172-05:002011-12-13T13:21:48.172-05:00Great post! A mental and emotional attitude can do...Great post! A mental and emotional attitude can do so much more than we usually give credit for. Okay, also trying to adopt Olivia's attitude for the next time I look in the mirror (neck and chin especially :() because I have lived. However, the aging and wrinkles do not stop me from wearing my necklace ;).Jane Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137487095312386152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-35343866263354606812011-12-13T13:09:27.042-05:002011-12-13T13:09:27.042-05:00Wonderful blog post Erin. You have touched on som...Wonderful blog post Erin. You have touched on something that's plagued us all at different times. I was having vain selfish concerns recently and your post put it all in perspective again.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986129906420811246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-712816752262502972011-12-13T12:44:32.522-05:002011-12-13T12:44:32.522-05:00Ha - Souvenirs of experience - love it!! Yes, Kar...Ha - Souvenirs of experience - love it!! Yes, Kara, life can be so different with a shift of perspective. I'm so glad that you can be thankful in the face of pain, and I'm even happier that you are on the path to wellness! When it comes to bravery and inner strength, you have it in spades!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-76571367053713995262011-12-13T12:42:11.655-05:002011-12-13T12:42:11.655-05:00Thanks for your kind words, Olivia :) Yes, I tota...Thanks for your kind words, Olivia :) Yes, I totally understand the weight struggle - I've been there again and again. How beautiful that you have two wonderful boys to show for it, though! Good luck with your fitness journey, I have no doubt that with your will and strength, you will succeed!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-62999308582299450232011-12-13T12:29:11.944-05:002011-12-13T12:29:11.944-05:00This is a wonderful wonderful post:) An amazing s...This is a wonderful wonderful post:) An amazing story, I'm so thankful you shared it. Such a shift in perspective is life changing for sure! I recently wrote a poem about learning to be thankful for pain after the dullness of certain prescription drugs had muted my life and feelings for so long. Also, as far as looking at things in a different way -- my husband always says that wrinkles are souvenirs of experience. I love that:)Kara Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02546404485329277556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-13048177850828423082011-12-13T12:22:59.154-05:002011-12-13T12:22:59.154-05:00What a great blog, Erin. I never knew you had this...What a great blog, Erin. I never knew you had this issue, but I think it's awesome that you "cured" yourself. It really is amazing what you can do, when you put your mind to it. <br />I think my most hated feature is my weight. I am so self-conscious about it. I dislike wearing shorts, tank-tops and standing next to skinny people, lol! I am starting at Curves next week, and I am determined to try to lose this fat I have been carrying around the almost six years since my first son was born. <br />Other than that, I think I have accepted most of my "flaws", and even embraced them. I couldn't give two flips about wrinkles and gray hair- in fact, I'm proud of them! They tell people that I've LIVED. It's taken me a long time to get to the place I am now, and I love it. <br />Thanks for the brave and inspiring post, m'dear. Just another reason I am proud to call you my friend. XOOlivia Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754488304155415915noreply@blogger.com