I'm off to Texas for a few days to see one of my cousins graduate. We haven't been out to see my mom's brother's family for twenty-seven years, and this seemed like a good time, finally. I have no idea why it took us so long - it's almost criminal. Lisa's getting a B.S. in nursing, for which I admire her immensely.
I'm obsessing over packing because (1) I think I will feel like a hippie no matter what I try to wear in Arlington, Texas, and (2) Going to new places makes me incredibly self-conscious about how young I look, and I spend way too much time trying to figure out how to look OLD. i.e., to prevent, "Oh, Lisa and Christy, is this your younger sister?" (They're 19 and 22.) I've given up on trying to look older than my younger brother. He grew a beard and it just ruined me.
Oh well, at least I'm cute.
I'll be back with photos galore, I imagine. Be very afraid.
You are worried about looking too young??? What is wrong with you? I would kill to have people guess my age too young! If you are worried about people thinking you are too young, then basically.....you are! Thank God for youthful looks! They are a gift! And, oh yes, you are cute!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and fun trip.
I get diverse reactions on my age. Several times (seriously) people have asked if I am Emily's father, which is just wrong.
ReplyDeleteI am getting pegged as young in job interviews, and it bugs me. I am tempted to grow the beard back just for this reason. The worst part, is I know that I will be "young" for at least the next 15 years.
Enjoy Texas!