I want to thank you all, sincerely and deeply. I want to thank you for viewing my attempts to create fashion and commenting upon them graciously and instructively. The whole process of planning outfits, putting them together, wearing and photographing pretty clothes, posting pictures, and then reading your feedback makes me smile wide and often. Nothing else in life has ever given me such pleasure.
I feel like that. I am a dancing bear. I know my clothes are ordinary, I know my skills are basic and, truth be told, I know I'm not attractive. That's okay. I accept it. What makes me happy is simply that you let me play the game. Participating in this activity is intensely joyful for me. It's something I always wanted to do and was never allowed. Blogging opened a gate for me and you nice people were on the other side of the fence.
I hope you are proud of yourselves for your efforts to help someone who is different, someone who achingly needs this type of support. Every view you take of my blog and every comment you make on it is an act of kindness. I am immensely grateful to you for that. Thanks. :)
You know we love you. <33 Never call yourself unattractive. For all of the shit I talk, beauty on the inside is what matters the most.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are a fucking stud.
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Nice post, glad to have found you.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome! :) Keep Surprising us!!
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Shy, you know what's cool about you? You share the passion! I love that! I can tell by your pictures that you are just tickled to death by the whole process of dressing up, of putting together outfits, of feeling pretty. I GET that! Lots of love to you! ~Serene
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ReplyDeleteaw even though I just discovered your bog I feel like I really you already haha. I just started my blog about a month ago and can already totally understand how much fun you are having. It's so cool for people of all different looks, styles, and shapes to come together and show each other so much support! Glad to see you are having a great blogging experience =) The dancing bear is so cute haha.(i deleted my previous comment because I had about 900 typos lol)
ReplyDeleteNo thank you Shy! You are such an honest caring person (with great shoes at that!) I think you're very attractive- just ask ML or Ash! ;)
ReplyDeleteWe all love your enthusiasm, your intelligence, and your beautiful writing. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou have Great style and are a Fabulous person! I am lucky to have found you and I am so glad that you share your life with us through your blog.
ReplyDeleteYour beauty shines through, hon, and you are gorgeous. I love seeing you being yourself.
ReplyDelete*hug*
I'm so glad you've joined the blogging community and have found an outlet for your passion! You have such a unique perspective; I really enjoy seeing your outfits and reading what you have to say.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.. and I loved your TWIN comment on my blog.. you are so great.. love it!!
ReplyDeleteand you can have my hair.. all you need to do is grow yours longer and let it have a life of its own.. LOL
I learn tons from you on here too so its certainly not a one way street.. I am always so happy that you visit my blog regularly, it means alot to me!!
xox J
You are welcome, friend. You are so passionate, and caring. It inspires me! Never stop blogging :)
ReplyDeleteThats a great post! I'm glad that I found your blog and I love the comments you leave on my blog, they are always so helpfull to me.
ReplyDeleteAnd don't say you are not atractiv! Your legs are amazing!
Hey..you deserve it!=) maybe bec you are someone unique, and you amaze us! I came to the point that I deactivate my personal facebook account for almost 2 months now and found my blogger friends more a better place where I belong...you're welcome...
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! Like others said, it's very cool that you share your passion with us!
ReplyDeleteYou maybe don't feel attractive, but beauty really comes from within... And you have so many treasures inside you!!
ReplyDeleteYou add extra care and love on every outfit and more thinking than I do! I respect that! And about your clothes, I don't see them as boring, but as "classic". Classic is safe to start with, but you'll move on later! Trust me!! So you don't have to thank us - we equally enjoy what you enjoy doing!! (at least I am!)
p.s. - I feel as the bear most of the time! :P
Kisses and hugs buddy!
Awe *hugs* there's no need to thank us Shy. You are a true joy and your passions shine through. One reason that I adore you and your blog is the sincerity and passion you have for what you do. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm with Em. You're attractive. The smile you have glows and you have amazing legs!!! Us Ottawa gals can't wait for you to visit for shopping and parties.
Aw, you made me tear-up a bit here. You ARE attractive. And you are one of the nicest people I have met and gotten to know online. I've said before, I am no fashionista, so I don't always comment. But I read every single post and smile every time I see you sharing your latest treasures. Because you just glow. I'm even a little bit jealous (in a nice way) of those legs of yours. I mean, wow. I'm glad you have found so many people who love you!
ReplyDeleteWhew... thank you, guys. I really had no idea what kind of response you'd give to this heartfelt message. Your responses overwhelm me, as always.
ReplyDeleteYou are VERY welcome. I must say, you're a fantastic writer. Everything has such feeling and I love reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad we can be here to support, even if it's virtually!
We are all dancing bears Ralph :)
ReplyDeleteIt's just different music playing.
Hugs.
I'm so glad I discovered your blog. One of the things I love most about blogging is "meeting" people who share the same interests as me. SO, just like you get support from the readers we get something from you :)
ReplyDeleteI feel fortunate to have become friends with you, Ralph. You are a kind and beautiful soul. Thank YOU for sharing yourself.
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I love your blog, dare I say, I love you. You put yourself out on a limb in public and I admire you hugely. And please don't say you aren't attractive. You have the most radiant smile which reflects your genuines interest in and support for other people. Not to mention the best legs I've seen anywhere in blogland recently.
ReplyDeleteAin't no thang! Your blog is one of my favorites (I mean, duh). I suppose I haven't even known you a year yet, but it feels like a lot longer (in the good way, of course). I'm so glad you decided to take the blogging plunge. I don't think your clothes are ordinary, your skills basic, or yourself unattractive, but you know what? Even if they were, I'd still love your blog. Like another commenter said, you've got teh passhun, and that's one of the most important things! You're a fun read because of it. There's always going to be someone with "better" clothes, skills, and looks. We work with what we've got, and I think we do a damn good job of it! So thank YOURSELF, not us! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Ralph! I keep trying win the lottery so I can run off to NYC and take you shopping with me at Saks lol. Now that would be one heck of a public photo shoot! Luv ya Ralph! I also wanted to say that I adore your clothes and you ARE attractive. You are too hard on yourself. I am tough on myself too though. Hugs : )
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I love your bravery and persistence. And your confidence. I admire you so much and your comments on my blog always help me feel more confident to keep going and doing this. We help each other. We're all in the same boat.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up. Please.
xo,
Tracy
Thank you, sebbie.
ReplyDeleteI have to disagree with you on the whole unattractive thing. Pish-posh!! Just because you don't think you are doesn't make it true. A couple commenters used the words "glow" and "radiant," and that's so true. Your inner beauty shines outward to your outer beauty. Join us narcissists and start telling yourself you're beautiful! ;) And none of us are here just to humor you, but you already know that. We're here because we genuinely like you and are interested. :)
ReplyDeletePersonally, I have to say that I read your blog and comment because I love what you post, how you inspire conversation and how you are open about how you feel.
ReplyDeleteThe joy in your photoshoots positively leaps off the screen and I think you put together wonderful looks. As long as you keep posting, I'll keep visiting.
My mom raised us on the saying 'beauty is skin deep' and without a doubt, it's one of the truest sayings ever. Your beauty and your beautiful soul shine through! So, be fair warned, call yourself anything other than stunning, gorgeous, amazing, wonderful etc. etc. etc. and know that when I get State side you're in for a paddle on the hiney!
ReplyDeleteWe love you Ralph ... you're our gentle and beautiful thorn amongst the roses.
That is so sweet, Wendy. Thank you. Really.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've found something that gives you so much happiness!
ReplyDeleteNow I know this is my first comment to you but don't you dare put down one of my friends by calling yourself unattractive! I reiterate the tone from earlier comments by saying that in life, all that truly matters is the beauty that exudes from our souls and from within. There are several, terribly 'attractive' people out there, and by 'attractive' I mean good looking on the outside but tainted by the self absorbed, materialistic personalities that seep from their interiors.
ReplyDeleteI think you are the loveliest dancing bear I have ever seen and I commend you on being the most amazing version of you - which is yourself.
Be proud of who you are because you are introspective, kind, honest and not to mention a very talented writer by the looks of your posts.
Can't wait to learn more about you! <3