tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post1497561674369409230..comments2023-10-22T04:08:07.629-07:00Comments on Not Who I Was... But Not Who I'm Suppose to Be: A Realization on the Target EscalatorCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550650176617319950noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-26855776285479563472008-10-15T00:53:00.000-07:002008-10-15T00:53:00.000-07:00Carol you are too cute! AND you still look like y...Carol you are too cute! AND you still look like you are 20! However...I love your last sentence that you realized that God looks at your beauty from the inside out...that is huge to understand. If you keep that up...you will be looking fabulous at 50! We don't have an escalator in any of our Targets...yours must be a BIG one! Have a good week! ConnieConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197368073879030441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-78909193214438384062008-10-14T19:57:00.000-07:002008-10-14T19:57:00.000-07:00Carol.. I found your blog through my dear friend L...Carol.. I found your blog through my dear friend Liz, I soooo can relate and just need to say thanks for posting. I too am aproaching 44 and find it terribly ironic that I spent so much time in my youth zeroing in on each little flaw I never really felt confident in how I looked. I feel more beautiful than ever even though I'm a bit "squishier" shall we say, and I have some wonderful laugh lines that weren't there before lets not even discuss my neck YIKEs! It's still a struggle at times but good to know one that is common to others too.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039490988247832889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-62041011335681186972008-10-14T17:36:00.000-07:002008-10-14T17:36:00.000-07:00You California Girls :-) My daughter has now beco...You California Girls :-) My daughter has now become one and may even remain one for a very long time :-(<BR/>She is always talking about things that we don't have in our little tiny town in Southwest VA.<BR/>I am always quick to tell everyone - I'm not actually "from" here, more like northern VA...near Washington, D.C.<BR/><BR/>But the truth is I actually have come to love here and being 49 and not worrying about every thing you described that was so exhausting in my younger and even rebellious sinful days.<BR/><BR/>In California there are alot of beautiful people. When I was there in July or August?? I was amazed at how naturally beautiful women were.<BR/><BR/>I stopped feeling badly - as soon as I got home :-) My FATHER and I know this area is a sticking point with me.<BR/><BR/>I either under do it or get into agonizing over weight, etc. That is something that I'm learning with self-control (one of the fruits of the Spirit I need!)<BR/><BR/>I saw you love make-up too! Oh boy was my downfall buying expensive make-up! Not doing that now either.<BR/><BR/>Finding a GOD given balance in my life in this area is something I have always needed and now intentionally seek.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the reminders of how HE sees us!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>TeriTeriAnnElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834866295066332351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-36325563737403474472008-10-14T11:23:00.000-07:002008-10-14T11:23:00.000-07:00You are so precious. What a wonderful insight and...You are so precious. What a wonderful insight and blessing to realize the beauty of age. <BR/><BR/>And what's all this about Target having an escalator? I've never seen that even in the big city of Louisville, KY. We have a two-floored Penney's and Kohl's but not Target. I love me some Target. My local small town only has Walmart. No Target. <BR/>Love,<BR/>PaulaPaula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-40580861752979815282008-10-14T07:11:00.000-07:002008-10-14T07:11:00.000-07:00And what I wanted to add, but my Husband and his a...And what I wanted to add, but my Husband and his antics have just put me off(!!!), ummmm, where was I... yes, I wanted to thank you for your thoughts and your wise words, and tell you that I agree that you do not look your age, at all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-76579305071296907142008-10-14T07:08:00.000-07:002008-10-14T07:08:00.000-07:00Oh, the Lord loves us in our "cosies", and any old...Oh, the Lord loves us in our "cosies", and any old how... and I'm so glad (!!!), so, so glad, that I am not the self-conscious, worry-wort that I'm certain I once was. It IS exhausting looking at the 'youngies' - classic!, can't believe I've just typed that!!! - and what they're up to, and remembering what it was like to be that age. I walk through my son's school that goes all the way up to High School, and I see these teens and their efforts to impress and think "ugh!"... I couldn't go through that again!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-91422307300644643792008-10-14T05:42:00.000-07:002008-10-14T05:42:00.000-07:00what a wonderful epiphany! Thanks I reall y neede...what a wonderful epiphany! Thanks I reall y needed that today. Although, you got me in trouble in class. When I read about your dog eating soup I just started cracking up!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798421163456303903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-51491483899144732112008-10-13T20:05:00.000-07:002008-10-13T20:05:00.000-07:00A great post Carol, and one that I can relate to. ...A great post Carol, and one that I can relate to. I like to look presentable and, although I can 'do' the wrinkles I'm getting, I'm struggling with gravity! But that is how it's meant to be, they way God intended. I looked at some young chickies the other day at work and thought how wonderful it is that I don't have to dress to impress anymore. God doesn't care if we're wearing Walmart, Target or DKNY, as He looks passed that to our heart and our soul. <BR/><BR/>BTW, I LOVE Target, and am about to have some cereal for lunch, hehe! Paula :-)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10998506662161051393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-5699517587905478162008-10-13T18:21:00.000-07:002008-10-13T18:21:00.000-07:00Hey, Carol!Loved your post. I do have a question! ...Hey, Carol!<BR/>Loved your post. I do have a question! Does your Target actually have an escalator??? I am so amazed! Ours in SC only are one floor! but I love that place--so much better tahn WAl-Mart--which I did visit today!<BR/><BR/>As you closed, the thought was perfect. God does love us just the way we are--from the inside out. That is such a praise!! And...you look awesome! The forties are wonderful! I am thoroughly enjoying them!!<BR/><BR/>Many blessings,<BR/>SusanRunner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117856929394961713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-57579577352757250042008-10-13T17:47:00.000-07:002008-10-13T17:47:00.000-07:00Oh CAROL... this was just awesome.. ~ sigh.. I soo...Oh CAROL... this was just awesome.. ~ sigh.. I sooo needed to hear this today. I'm a little a head of you.. I'm a 64 baby. And lately... I'm feelin it! Ugh. Like you, I love hair n makeup but... egads.. no matter what I do... well.. ahem.. let's just say, IT'S NOT WORKING FOR ME. LOL<BR/>Think I'll go put "my" cozies on, and enjoy a mixing bowl full of capt crunch. <BR/>Just lettin you know... in your blog picture you dont' look a day over 20! TRUE STORY... I don't know what you're talkin about! <BR/>Lea<BR/><*)))><Leaon Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607074617435192744noreply@blogger.com