I am opinionated. VERY opinionated. I like things and I hate other things. I just finished writing a post about a certain brand of figurine that I find very tacky. I then deleted it after realizing that I have family and friends who own them and would be offended knowing that I find them hideous.
I wish I wasn't like that sometimes. I remember crying before my bridal showers because I was so worried about offending people if I hated their gift. (I couldn't hide my repulsion very easily back then...) I actually practiced my "gracious face" with my mom before all my showers. After the shower was over, I would breakdown in tears because it was so stressful for me! Sad, isn't it?
I have become very good about hiding my distaste for things now, so Christmas and showers aren't quite the emotional roller as they were 6 years ago.
Just a couple days ago, my sister and mom bought a matelasse bedspread for me. I didn't hate it. I actually liked it...just not for me. It had daisies quilted into it, and even though they were barely noticeable, they made me not want it. My sister had also bought one for herself, and after I stated my opinion, she returned hers too. I felt bad. See what my opinions do?
HOWEVER...because I am like this, I expect other people to have opinions like me, so I rarely get offended. Please don't be afraid to state your opinion on my blog even if it differs from mine.
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your opinions do affect me, but I like your opinions (most the time). So, don't feel bad about the bed. I love the one I got instead!
ReplyDeleteYou are funny! I love that you had to practice your gracious face. Funny!
ReplyDeletewhen i was getting married "precious moments" figurines were all the rage and i hahaHATED them--got 2 of them for my bridal shower and had to do the gracious face as well.
ReplyDeletein my very own opinionated-opinion, it's better to have a strong opinion and express it than to conceal it and then just talk bad behind other's backs.
good girl!
oh...precious moments are the ultimate in tacky. So sorry that you had to use the gracious face on those. I am not sure I could have done it.
ReplyDeleteI have many strong opinions and when you get old like me, you don't really give a rip what anyone else thinks! It's a good thing!
ReplyDeleteoh, how you now remind me of my daughter krista- she too has a hard time hiding her true feelings - i can so see us 2 practicing as you did with your mom her reactions to things in various situations.--she's gotten better over the years too at hiding it a bit and showing a little more tact- but thanks for giving me the freedom to freely express my opinions on your blog-by the way are you a republican...just kidding
ReplyDeleteHannah, you should never have to apologize for having an opinion as long as you're not insulting to people who have different ones, which I think you are. People who want to be offended will get offended about anything, regardless of how much you try otherwise.
ReplyDeleteAlso, remember about how I got that Hideous Christmas Gift several years ago and you taught me the fabulous art of returning it? That was awesome.
OOOOO Now I want to know what figurines they are!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to know the figurines too!! I can guess. And, opinions are a delicate thing, I agree. Everyone is entitled, but we still have to be "nice."
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, i love people like you...we are meant to be friends!!
ReplyDeleteI like the opinions you leave on my blog. I like opinionated bossy women much better than women who whine and complain.
ReplyDeleteGo ahead and spout your opinions!
Oh - and I forgot- what figurines did you rip on? Maybe I have them!
ReplyDeleteoh this is too funny!!! Ar eyou afraid of Faceless figurines!!!??? That's my guess... You'll have to spill the beans and confess to us all that you hat wil.. I mean what ever figurines you hate!!! Now I'm dying to know!
ReplyDeleteI've gotten much better about being gracious when it comes to gifts... My claim to fame gift reaction fiasco was a few Christmas's ago when my hubby bought me a dimond filled ring! He was so excited to give it ot me and I wrecked it completely... see I had been shopping for a very specific style of diamond ring I was going to treat myself to. He saw it as an opportunity to surprise me with a ring and he went off shoping on his own and bought me a beautiful ring but nothing like I had in mind. When I felt the ring box in my stocking I was thrilled but when I opened it up there was for sure disappointment on my face!!! oops! He never let's me live that down!!!
dude I talk too much!!!
the office this season has been very interesting. not QUITE as funny as last season, but maybe they got writers block.. hehee! anyway- that's funny about the bed spread! ha ha! i always thought i had to like something bc my mom did. ha ha.. years later, i realized it's ok to have my own opinion. happy opinionating!!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, that made me laugh!!! you're a hoot. i am the exact opposite. i wonder sometimes why i have so few opinions about things that actually matter...
ReplyDeleteK. I gotta give it a guess. Are they willow tree figurines? Those are all the rage now so I guess that's why I'm guessing that.
ReplyDeleteI gotta know.
I do like willow tree figurines though. A lot. But I promise to not be mad at you if you DON'T.
Girlfriend, you are a better soul than I. After this week, I'm like, "yeah, ok, you have an opinion, lalalala, I don't want to hear it."
ReplyDeleteI'll listen to your opinion any day- and chances are really good that I won't get offended. Unless you ask me if my kid is autistic. Then I'll be annoyed.