When I was a school teacher I felt it a great compliment when people would say to me, “You don’t look like a school teacher." Don’t get me wrong, I am a far cry from a fashion Diva but there was something about those wooden schoolhouse, apple, and chalkboard button-covers that never quite captured my fashion sense.Now as a ‘missionary’, one of my fears is that I will return to the USA one day to find out that I look like a “missionary”. Hard to articulate what that means but I am convinced that as you read that statement you got a vivid picture in your mind of exactly what I meant. Well…..
Last night was the beloved ‘date night’ and I convinced Rich that going to see The Devil Wears Prada would make for a great date. I know what you are thinking, “Didn’t that come out months ago?” Yes, it did in America but remember I live in Africa….hey, at least we have movie theaters. Anyway, besides the fact that I now have to go see the next shoot ‘em up, sci-fi, gangster movie as ‘pay off’ for Rich having to endure this chic-flick; my fashion sense fears are definitely becoming a reality.
As the credits were rolling after the film and the list of actors names began to unfold I noticed a number of fashion designers & models names…Valentino, Bridget Hall, etc. Next to their names it stated, ‘as himself’. Foolishly, I muttered to myself, “I didn’t know that was actually Valentino?!" I realized my muttering was overheard by the man that sighed 100 times throughout the movie, when Rich turned to me and said, “You didn’t?” (insert “a-duh” tone here)
So when my ‘missionary’ transformation begins with the ankle length khaki jumper, Birkenstocks and long, mousy hair pulled up into a bun PLEASE send help!
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HAHAHA Very humorous post. I can totally relate, even though I live only 120 miles from NYC and am not a missionary (per se). If it comforts you at all, I don't know any names or faces of ANY fashion designers, even the ones you mentioned... and even big name actors/actresses are lost on me. Duh!
You are so funny!
I loved that movie. David did quite a bit of exaggerated sighing as well.
He was very pleased at the new management tips he picked up though. He even tried a few of them out on his AAs. Thankfully, they had already seen the movie! :)
I have one thing to say:
"AS IF!"
That's Aussie for "there is no way that is EVER going to happen to you, my friend!"
You are hillarious. I loved that movie. It was so cute.
I completely understand the missionary look because I lived it. Mind you, it was the early 90's, so fashion was already a disaster, but I completely lost touch while we lived in Peru. I look back at pictures and think how scary I looked. There was something freeing about it while I lived there though - nobody cared about fashion. So I didn't care.
I don't think you shold ever be worried though. I could never imagine you not in fashion!
First of all, there's nothing wrong with Birkenstocks (maybe it's just a Northern thing?)! Second - just don't drag Rich to "Material Girls" when SA gets it - Josh looked like he was being tortured every time I glanced at him during that rediculously stupid movie. :o) ~Molly
It's never going to happen to you, Michelle. You are far too hip :)
Thank you for the comment. :) I am actually only 6 days from my due date! ( feeling really ready! )
Have you ever been to or heard of "qwa qwa"? That is one of the places we went to on my missions trip. We also went to Durban, Jo-brurg, and Harrismith.
Are you and your husband doing your own ministry there in Africa or are you affiliated with Teen Mania?
A while back I remember someone saying somthing about a family leaving to start " Teen Mania Africa"?
Have a great day!
Deborah Granick
Happy birthday!
So funny! I also take it as a compliment when somebody tells me I don't "look like" a teacher...and I've always feared that one day I would, but wouldn't know. I also have that very same fear now living in Malawi... And I have that same fear for Kyle. It wasn't too long ago that I convinced him that tight legged jeans were NOT "in" anymore. --Amy
You look gorgeous, my friend! Happy birthday!
That's okay we live in America and to be more precise The Villages, Floriday and they started playing that film at least 3 months ago and it's still here. I can't believe it could be that popular. By the way I didn't see it.
Some of your friends should have seen some of the get-ups you escaped the house in to go to school!!
Mom
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