I think we need to be able to laugh at ourselves. Otherwise life is one long painful road. So I write this blog in the name of that spirit.
Today I had to run to the local grocery store for a few things. I'm packing for a trip as well as doing laundry so I grabbed a strapless bra that I found at the bottom of the drawer that I never wear. It had been a while.
As I made the two block walk to the grocery store I thought it felt a little loose and that I would tighten it up when I got home. But as I did my shopping it kept slipping farther and farther. I tried to casually hoist myself up but I was in the grocery store over lunch hour and everywhere I looked there were dozens of construction workers and painters refueling for the afternoon. I couldn't find a quiet corner in the store anywhere.
The slippage kept getting worse. At one point I looked down and thought I looked like a melted candle. I could feel people watching me. And while I was terrified it was going to fall all the way down to my waist, I kept shopping. What else could I do? Get my stuff and get out! I put my shoulders back, filled my stomach with as much air as possible to prevent further sinking and gave people a look that said, "yes this is the new fashion trend and it's awesome!"
I breathed a huge sigh of relief when I made it home until I went into the bathroom. I took the phrase 'double breasted' to another level! I looked hilarious!
And just as I fixed myself up I realized that I had forgotten the only thing on the list that I really needed. What can I say? I was flustered! I had to turn around and go back . . . Five minutes later I found myself walking through the doors with a slight blush on my cheeks.
Life lesson of the day. Have a sense of humour, hold your head high . . . and buy a good bra! HA! ✿ Micheline
