Jun 10th, 2008 by toryssa
… for the perfect pair of jeans. I hemmed an almost perfect pair tonight, which I’d never done before. Maybe that’s the trick. But really? I’m not especially short. I’m 5′6″. And I almost always wear heels. Yet, I cannot manage to find a pair of jeans that don’t drag on the ground. Also, the stretch in every.single.pair out there? The stretch that makes them fit like a freakin’ glove in the dressing room but leaves them falling off within an hour? I fucking hate that.
… for better weather. Because, dude, it’s JUNE. And I’m wearing sweaters and coats. Am not impressed with the news’ talk of arctic fronts and no change in the foreseeable future.
… for June 19th. That’s my last day of work until August third. This, it thrills me. Until then I have to actually work. A lot of the time whilst I’m on the job I kind of feel like I’m getting paid to sit there and look pretty. But lately, I’ve actually been working. All day. Everyday. I don’t think I like it much.
… that I could get into the idea of taking the Kid to see his family in less than two weeks. I keep telling myself that there are worse ways to be spending a summer than a trip to the Channel Islands and France. But really? I wish I was going to spend it with my own family in Montana. I’d rather brave the Wild West than have to face the Ex. I can’t foresee any good coming from it.
…. that grace was one of my attributes. It turns out that I’m rather clumsy. I really had no idea until someone told me, “Lucky you are so cute and charming, because you are a clumsy mess.” I drop things, I stumble, I spill food and items surprise me completely by jumping out of my hands and flinging themselves across the room. Now that I realize that I am, I am constantly seeing examples of it. But, it’s ok, because I’m cute.
… that you could see that my eyes are rolling. I pretty much hate the word cute. I’m going to be officially in my late twenties next week (!) I should be past being fobbed off with cute.
… that the ugly shirt I bought today would just magically return itself. Returning things is such a hassle.
7 Responses to “wishing”
The stretch in the jeans sucks. There were a few pairs that fit me well when I wore jeans all the time - Abercrombie & Express - that was it.
I hope the trip turns out better then you are expecting…. or that you are so clumsy that you accidentally stab someone while on the trip, thus making it a happy trip afterall!
You can be cute at any age:) there is no expiration date on cuteness.
I feel you on the jeans thing, not only the stretch but the hem, I have to hem everything since I’m 5′1″, and I hate doing it.
I curse the stretch. Damn Gap and Old Navy and their stretchy denim. I curse all stretchy denim. Even Levis sells stretchy denim. One has to be careful. Luckily, I just bought three good pair of real jeans and my, does my ass look good :-)
Even normal denim without spandex stretches, so why oh why do companies put spandex in the jeans they sell on PURPOSE? It just doesn’t make sense. I am not a belt person, but I feel like I have to wear a belt now, and I hate it. All constricting and binding and for the love of god why can’t jean retailers just get it right for once. Women have been searching for the perfect jeans for decades…
Yeah, trust me when I say cuteness is an advantage that must be used as needed. I mean, seriously, look how far I’ve came with it. Ha!
“I’d rather brave the Wild West than have to face the Ex. I can’t foresee any good coming from it.” “… that grace was one of my attributes” ====== It’s funny that you ran these two thoughts together, as I think it will be YOUR GRACE, that carries you though your eastern excursion to the land of your son’s father. The trip may ‘test’ your patience, but you HAVE TO RELAX, for your son’s sake, as well as your own, and TAKE WHAT SMALL JOYS the adventure brings. …and besides, you’ll look CUTER (awwww:)) with a smile on your face , as opposed to a frown! :):):) HAHAHAHAAAA!!! === As a guy, I kinda like my jeans a bit loose, it helps to keep me from splitting out the crotch as happens too often!! Hope you find a workable brand in the future (without having to sew that is….)
I finally found a pair of kick ass jeans that I didn’t have to take to the tailor to hem (I am a diddy 5′ 2″) and wear 4 inch heels everyday. They rest just below my navel without being ridiculously, thong exposing low and they make my ass look normal instead of bodacious. Love ‘em. I hope you find the perfect pair yourself. Isn’t it funny how something as simple as a great fitting pair of jeans can bring a smile to your cute face? ;)