Comments on: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener

By: Rusty

Rusty — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:45:15 +0000

Don’t feel bad about your big feet. I think you have very beautiful feet! I’ve always liked big feet on women, anyway. Just remember, be proud!!! There is always someone out there that will truly appreciate your uniqueness.

By: Bart

Bart — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:37:26 +0000

Hi CJ

I’m a long time reader first time commenter . Great post really enjoyed it. My wife uses that line about the grass being greener all the time. My standard reply to her is from a john butler trio song “The grass my be greener, but sometimes it’s just as hard to mow”.

Anyway not to much to say other then thanks and I look forward to your next post. Oh, and Happy Friday, hope you all have a stunning weekend!

See Ya!

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:49:06 +0000

Hi guys,

I just wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone who has commented since this morning. Thanks for the warm welcome. I have been completely blown away by everyone’s kindness and readiness to accept me. What a special group of people you are!

No, Jules, I’m not an insecure only child; I’m an insecure middle-child – the ‘Jan Brady’ of my family with all the associated issues. You’ll see …

Have a great weekend everyone.

CJ xxx

PS – Can I also thank what’s-his-name for inviting me to write on his site? Would that be sucking up? Yeah, it probably would be. I don’t want spitballs flying into the back of my head.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:45:22 +0000

Perhaps we will ultimately come to the conclusion that we need to change our circle of friends. But we need to recognise that unless we also change (our outlook, our mindset, our reactions), climbing over the fence will give us nothing but splinters where we don’t want them. But then, do we ever want splinters?

It is always difficult not to repost on here as again I read over CJ’s post.

That is what I had to do, just cut some friends, not maybe forever, but at least for now because they are wet blankets etc. It is not always pleasent but when you hold different ideas and dreams people pull you down. I don’t want those splinters.

By: Jules

Jules — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:55:00 +0000

Like you and your big feet, I’ve always hated my curly hair. I have received this comment a million times – “people have to pay lots to have their hair looking like yours.” Whatever.

But really, size 8 feet, size 10 feet, curly hair or straight hair – who cares? Those kinds of things do not define who we are as a person. All comes down to prioritise and what is really important. For some it takes years to figure that stuff out. That’s why we call personal growth a life-long journey.

Nice to ‘meet’ you, CJ. Do you happen to be an insecure only child too?

By: Mon

Mon — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:23:12 +0000

Welcome CJ – great post. Great writing and thanks for the reminder about how to get some ‘unallocated time’ .

Your everyday wisdom was appreciated. See you next time, girlfriend !
Mon

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:56:18 +0000

Michael you said it.. get rid of them! and trust me I dont think was the BA as I did ‘the hard’ yards and still coped this crap.. it is humans.. well rather some just cant be boterhed to work and stay on themselves.. OH well you know how it goes .. you are either helping or hindering me and if it is the later… BYE!

By: Kat

Kat — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:26:14 +0000

Hey CJ, LOVE your work and thanks so much for ignoring all that work you have to do by Sunday to spend some time with us, we really appreciate it.

Being a size 71/2 shoe size I am grateful to have shoe choice – mostly because I have massive hooters and cannot find a shirt or other things that will fit! Same same but different? My sister thinks I’m lucky. I just wanna hang 3kg bags of oranges over each of her shoulders and say lug that around all day honey and then see how much fun it is! On the bright side, she can never find a shoe that fits her very long foot It’s kinda funny where the grass grows isn’t it?

My latest technique is to try to make sure that every day I find things to be grateful for cos really – there’s very little to grumble about particularly when I just want everything that I can’t have at that very moment. I think it helps to make you happier. ok, now, where did that cherry ripe go???!! Thanks CJ!

By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:15:48 +0000

Hi CJ i can relate to the feet thing i have size 10 feet nice and flat as well as wide. sometimes i think i should buy the shoes throw them away and wear the boxes much easier.
Loved the post and welcome to you one thing Id like to bitch on if you dont mind.
if you come in late to leave a message Craig doesnt answer your post and sometimes u might need an answer or a kind and motivating word ( hint here for Craig) could you check in later on in case you missed someone ( usually me or someone else) thanks and great to read you.

By: Pet

Pet — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:02:20 +0000

Top first effort CJ….I did have a giggle & even a laugh out loud moment…oops…it was quiet at work.

I too have smaller pretty feet envy…..being 5’10″ with my monster size 11 hooves, it does get annoying when you’d like to buy those cutsie sparkly sandals or even just those nice sandals that dont look too practical or orthopedic….but nooooooo…….”we only got 1 pair of those in in an 11…..soooo many people have come in asking for 10′s & 11′s…..” Derrrrrrr……. order more pairs……

Looking forward to more of your postings,
cheers,
Pet
xoxo