I have to announce that my BFF Jo has managed to completely infect me with the incurable (and expensive) disease of AGD – Aquired Girliness Disease.
Once upon a time I was a happy and typically mal-adjusted girl geek. I had grown up as a tomboy and working in the software industry was comfortable to me. I worked with mostly men and my extreme lack of girliness was an advantage in being taken seriously.
I only needed to buy a couple of pairs of jeans and maybe a pair or two of sweat pants for when I didn’t get a chance to do laundry. One pair of tennis shoes. My shirts were even FREE – lots of great clothes for nothing! It rocked, really.
I must have shown a genetic disposition to AGD all along, though. I did tend to wear a wide variety of pretty bras under the product name t-shirts. But I was resisting the spread of the disease. That was merely a strange quirk and I could stop any time I wanted to.
I never changed my earrings. I rarely remembered to wear the couple of necklaces I had unless reminded. I had only one watch and it told time just fine, who needed another?
I never wore makeup, ever. Who needed war paint to make a point, I could do that really well without resorting to expensive chemicals slathered on my face and making me look like a clown.
Today I finally had to accept that Jo had pushed me into an incurable case of AGD. I have no free t-shirts left – Jo banned them. I needed to go to see my chiropractor and where I once would have tossed on a sweat shirt and some sweat pants, today I dressed in nice jeans, a stylish green shirt cut for a WOMAN, and walking shoes. I even matched my underwear and bra to my shirt!!
And I couldn’t leave the house without delving into my now considerable stash of jewelry to put on matching necklace and earrings. And a different watch because it matched my necklace better.
Then I picked up my purse – once my computer backpack or a wallet was more than sufficient. Now I have a bright silver pebbled Kathy van Zeeland bag. Hell, I paid good money for it too – despite Mr Maura claiming it looked like a refugee from a bad disco flashback. He has no taste. And it has bling – and silver charms – and a gorgeous pink interior!
I had to put on lip gloss before I left the house.
I’m so sunk – and it’s all JO’S fault.
But aren’t these the coolest shoes? I wonder if I could manage to walk in them? Hmmmmm…..
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ROFLMAO!! Oh, this is just too much Maura!
Then I picked up my purse – once my computer backpack or a wallet was more than sufficient. Now I have a bright silver pebbled Kathy van Zeeland bag. Hell, I paid good money for it too – despite Mr Maura claiming it looked like a refugee from a bad disco flashback.
Gods, I love this part!
Oh, and don’t get to close, what you have may be contageous and I don’t want AGD *shivers in horror* LOLOL!!
by Nikita August 25th, 2008 at 8:29 pm*bows* I gladly accept this blame. But its been sooooo much fun. I just found a way to bring your inner girly-girl out.
by Jo August 25th, 2008 at 8:32 pmKita,
I can help you too – honest.
by Jo August 25th, 2008 at 8:34 pm*backs away from the crazy woman slinging around girly cooties* Nuh uh… uh, I mean, no thank you Jo. I like my signature black and Gothy stuff.
by Nikita August 25th, 2008 at 8:44 pmomg, Maura, those shoes are fab!!! Yes, I’ve been infected with AGD, too… I’m still fighting it, though… I wear free t-shirts now and then, lol… no jewelry… but, I love to wear my 4in heel shoes ;)
by Ali August 25th, 2008 at 9:00 pmYou just wait, it’s my turn next (looks at the massive basket of makeup all finely organized and coordinated by color). Jo may have started it, but I’m going to amp it up one of these days. *grins*
Yasmine
by Yasmine August 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pmAnd I WANT THOSE SHOES (and to be able to walk in them)
by Yasmine August 25th, 2008 at 9:14 pmEEEP
See, Nik, she’ll give you AGD too!!!
Now I think I’ll hide from Yazza….
But the shoes are only $40 and come in my size…. I bookmarked the site, lol
by Maura Anderson August 25th, 2008 at 9:31 pmNik backs away from the women armed with feminine clothes and makeup, turns around then runs and screams, “Noooooooooooo!”
by Nikita August 25th, 2008 at 9:49 pmhmm Kita,
I have been known to head up to Canada, see you wouldn’t even have to come down to us.
by Jo August 25th, 2008 at 9:53 pmYasmine, I get to watch. Pleeeeease.
by Jo August 25th, 2008 at 9:55 pmThose shoes are friggin’ orgasmic. Do they do novacaine for feet?
by Liane Gentry Skye August 26th, 2008 at 2:24 amI’m not sure, Liane – but it would be SO worth it!!
Mr. Maura didn’t even insult them, lol!
by Maura Anderson August 26th, 2008 at 7:56 amYay you Maura!
I did that to Terey too with make up. I’m a total girl. Have to wear the lipgloss before I leave the house but my bag is a pretty yellow.
Trust me, you’ll love the new you.
Linda
by Linda Wisdom August 26th, 2008 at 2:15 pm