Now Playing: "Smokey and the Bandit 3" - of the DVD three-movie set bought cheap
Current Mood : A bit ticked, a bit sick.
Current Displayed Pattern : I've actually used this one - View D is the 'racing dress' Miyako is wearing, and View C is the set Joy models. Both are on the Barbie page. Still wanna make View B's blouse and the cape from E - so 80s !
Feelin' a little better, but not much. At least I got the groceries shopped. And I don't have a big meal to cook Thursday - Thanksgiving's at DearGrandmother's (my DMil's mom's) house this year. I make my usual devilled eggs and bring a salad and some sodas. I should be able to manage that !
Got to play with a Blythe-like doll for a few minutes. I'm tempted - she's only $10., and really does have fantastic eyes. But they're more novelty than anything else, and I clearly remember thinking the Blythe doll I held so briefly back in the 70s was weird and putting her back on a shelf in favor of another Barbie. Anyway, they're Mattel's ‘Beauty Cuties', available at TRU and better Dollar General stores in the US. Huge head, big eyes, Bratz-like body. If I had long hair, I'd probably want one just to store hair barrettes and such on my dresser. Otherwise...naaah. More gimmick to me than potential fun play.
Plus, I get a bad Bratz-type vibe from any product that has 'Beauty is our Duty !' as a tag-line. Um...my 'duty' is to care for the ones I love, act in a way that is the best for all parties while maintaining my own goals and ideals, and protecting what is special and sacred to me and mine. 'Beauty' doesn't even enter the equation as an abstract idea ! How is 'beauty' a duty, anyway ? And shouldn't girls - and everybody - be encouraged to aim higher than physical attractiveness ?
The curious who wish visual reference can visit these Blythe/Bratz hybrids at http://beautycuties.everythinggirl.com/ . And if that is 'everything girl', may the Deity of your choice save us all.
Sorry I'm not more fun and stuff. I'm still really tired, and haven't even begun to work on the Han outfit yet. Had to put the ‘big girl' undies on yet again for stuff I'd really rather not do, but I handled it to the best of my abilities. I then got two more bills and a note from the other Homeroom Mom, saying we need to get started on the Christmas party at our kids' school. (sigh) Felt so overwhelmed, I haven't written her back yet, just went back to bed with a blanket over my head.
I mean, really. If the Halloween party taught me anything, it's to not overdo stuff with themes and such. Party's a big 30 minutes long (actually less, due to bus schedules and such), any competition-type game's not gonna end well, and even if only three parents offer snacks, we'll be fine. It's a first-grade kids' party, so we don't need Martha Stewart to cater and organize. Nice touches are great, but we don't need to shellac pecans here. Now, how do I communicate that to another Mom who clearly wants to be Ms. Stewart...?
Aw, heck, let her do her thing. Anybody else is gonna do what they do, and that's one thing even the real Martha can't change. I refuse to chase around and spend $20. on this party all by myself. And next year...I'll send a bag of Doritos and a tray of celery and be done with it !
