Talk Tuesday 3.22 - That's okay, I Think I'll Pass

Today's Talk Tuesday is about those fads that just pass us right by. I'm want you to list 5 different things that everyone seems to want, that you're totally okay with not having.

Try to think outside the box on this one; they don't necessarily have to be things you can buy

Money. ok well not money but some of the luxury things people buy with it that I totally don't get. Like expensive cars, shoes or purses that cost more than $20. lol

A Tan. Pale people look better in black.

A Relationship that is attached at the hip. I totally don't get relationships where the couple does everything together and calls each other multiple times a day.

Texting. Part of this is I don't have a texting plan (or a phone with a qwerty keypad) but I just don't get the need to be in constant immediate contact with people.

And this - Pantone's color of the year

being skinny - i want to be a healthy weight & look good in my clothing, but I have absolutely no desire to be skinny. being curvy is a wonderful thing!

that is all I've got for now...I'll have to think on this one some more.

The number 1 top fad I refuse to buy is skinny jeans......

Ummm energy drinks...omg sick!

Buying your kids cel phones.....

Expensive dinners that give you a nibble of food on your plate

Black nail polish

1. Fancy Shoes
2. Chocolate
3. Reality TV (American Idol, DWTS, etc)
4. CBS
5. Lots of Money

1. Reality TV
2. Super expensive purses
3. Having a HUGE house (very common here)
4. Telling people your political or religous views via bumper stickers
5. Having big, expensive, over-done weddings/kids bday/sweet 16

1. Def reality TV...can't figure out the lure!
2. expensive shoes and purses - don't understand why shoes have to cost $200 and a Coach bag is a necessity! ...no offense to those who own one...my friend has 10! Ugh!
3. my big house...want a smaller one! too much cleaning and don't need it!
4. drama in my life, especially all the bs in my neighborhood! Certainly puts a damper on a day.
5. fake boobies!

I have like 6 coach bags---its Jeff's mothers way of showing affection. Spend lots of money on something.

I do like them though--she actually has good taste in things.

ok, so here is my list...

I think I will pass on...
1) being skinny
2) telling everyone where i am every moment of the day on facebook
3) co-dependency
4) being my daughter's friend. I want to be their mother, love them and guide them to make good decisions. I want to enjoy them as only a mother can. I have enough friends.
5) working a job that doesn't fulfill me just to have lots of money.

Katie wrote:4) being my daughter's friend. I want to be their mother, love them and guide them to make good decisions. I want to enjoy them as only a mother can. I have enough friends.

Ohhh I want to add that one too. I totally don't get people who say their best friend is their 5 year old kid. Im like really??? What in the world (other than your uterus) can you possibly have in common with a 5 year old to make them your best friend???

Mara wrote:

Katie wrote:4) being my daughter's friend. I want to be their mother, love them and guide them to make good decisions. I want to enjoy them as only a mother can. I have enough friends.

Ohhh I want to add that one too. I totally don't get people who say their best friend is their 5 year old kid. Im like really??? What in the world (other than your uterus) can you possibly have in common with a 5 year old to make them your best friend???

I understand needing to see them, touch them, and hold them daily....BUT Mara I think ppl confuse that as their child being their friend KWIM????

I'll pass on designer anything. Does having a designer's name on something make it a better product or me a better person for owning it?
Tanning booths- I'll use "tan in a can" on my legs occassionally but I have no desire to give myself skin cancer just to have a so-called "healthy" glow!

oh...jeggings. can't forget those!!!

Kaymcee wrote:oh...jeggings. can't forget those!!!

Even worse jeggings in plus size! I was like, um NO... I will NOT be trying those on thank you.

I've been known to say that my 7yo is my best friend. Not b/c I tell her my deep, dark secrets, obviously, but b/c I genuinely ENJOY her company. I don't usually feel that way with my 10yo, sadly, so with Avery I think it's very refreshing!! I'm okay with her being my best friend Not to say that I won't parent her when it's necessary... I totally get what you're saying, Kate!! But, I can understand saying that your child is your best friend.

jessicabree wrote:

Kaymcee wrote:oh...jeggings. can't forget those!!!

Even worse jeggings in plus size! I was like, um NO... I will NOT be trying those on thank you.

See I'm okay with those. I wear jeans underneath dresses all the time, and I wouldn't mind something a little less bulky, especially around the waist.

Now to just wear them with like a tshirt or something---not my thing; but I like the look of them underneath dresses:) As long as my butt is properly covered with my dress; I'm good.

You guys have already listed some GREAT ones!!!

Things I can (and do!) live without:

1. Tivo, DVR, etc. If I can't be there to watch it, or find it online or on OnDemand, then I don't need to watch it!

2. Starbucks. I just don't get it. I think McCafe drinks are just as yummy! I have never understood the Starbucks craze.

3. Stressing about getting your 3yo into the BEST private preschool. Does not compute for me.

4. The Apple "i" craze. I get that iPads are cool, and I wouldn't mind having one... but I don't get people who stand in line for these new products when they're released... especially the people who already HAVE all of the previous products? Like, if you already have 3 iPhones, do you really need to be the first person on your block to get the iPhone 4?? If you spent $500 on an iPad two months ago, why in God's name do you now need the updated version??? Total mystery to me!!

5. Big Weddings. With the popularity of Bridezilla-type shows, I'm even more perplexed when it comes to weddings. I got married in a courthouse, for free, with very little fuss... and the end result was EXACTLY the same as if I'd spent half a million dollars, had 500 guests, and released doves into the air at the end. I'm still married. I can't imagine dealing with the stress that comes along with planning a huge wedding. No thanks!!!

E~ I don't get the big wedding thing either! I watched my very strong sister unfold on the day of her wedding because her makeup artist was sick that day and the replacement put pink on her (she is a red head). Not for me!

Our five minute ceremony with a JP and 40 of our closest family and friends could never be out done with a big white gown & lots of flowers.

Nick was always afraid that one day I'd regret not having a big wedding. Ummm, no. If anything, with each year that passes, I'm MORE grateful for our small, no-frills ceremony.

I think it would be fabulous if weddings became a more personal, private event between the two people who are getting married. I don't know why you need 500 other people present to witness this. :giggle2:

I love the idea of a private ceremony and then throw a big party/reception later if you must celebrate with your loved ones. I hate the formality of big, church weddings. BLAH.