i just returned from New York and had some life changing experiences so forgive me for getting the expression wrong. It is “bless your heart” Why bless my heart I can’t even get a stupid expression right–but am in such a good mood I don’t care. And love the newest changes to WP 2.forever.
“Why bless you, Miss Pia, you look divine”
Shit, I really need to lose an incredible amount of weight, get work done on my face, whole body, a new hair stylist. Wait it’s my hair stylist’s mother, who not so coincidentally happens to be my nail technician, telling me this.
“Why thank you Miss Edna” I don’t have the whole “Miss” thing down. I don’t think I’m supposed to say it to her as she’s nine years younger than I am but looks nine years older so…
I’m beginning to get true Southern lingo down. Any woman who says “bless you” to you is really politely dissing you especially when they belong to the Church of Harley Davidson. That’s not true. I just like the sound of the last part of the last sentence. They’re dissing you when they’re not-so-true Church ladies with no time for anything but Church and gossip.
I do love it here. Loved my ten days in New York and plan on writing about them but am oh so happy to be home. And this is home now. It really is. For some reason I find that one fact awe inspiring.
If my nail technician happens to read this for some ungodly reason please know that I adore you. You have never said anything like that but do worship at The Church of Harley….and by the way I don’t know how to tell you I can’t afford you. $60 for a mani/pedi no matter how great, and yours are to die for, is just too much. In New York, you can get them at any street corner for $19.99. It’s one of the two more expensive things here and I forget the second.
I’m not fluent in South Cackalackian, but I think it’s “bless your heart” that’s a surpressed insult. Just helping however I can.
Now. To repeat for those who weren’t aware, a belated happy birthday!
They do love their Harley’s, but it’s good to know the “bless you” is really a dis.
Yea some things in NY are cheaper believe it or not. I do not want to see a picture of you with blond hair and long designer nails anytime soon. I would have to coordinate an intervention.
It seems to be accepted here–and possibly even considered polite–that by adding “bless his/her heart” to any statement, you are allowed to say anything about a person.
Yes, happy belated birthday!!!
And let us know when you remember the second 🙂
The “bless you” is a clever ruse that’s for sure.
Nice to have you back, and almost southern
You are funny… I am with Doug, the thing I remember about southerners is that they can totally dish you and you think they are being nice!
In this case, I am sure you looked wonderful and she meant it in all the nicest ways! lol
Glad that home is feeling like home and that its good to be there! =]
I always get my nails done in NYC at the cheapy Asian places… 10$ for man, 25 for both man/pedi! Havent been there in a year or so sadly! Not sure what I am waiting for… perhaps an invitation! lol really i think that is it… from a friend of mine… but it wont come, so I should just get a room and go!
Perhaps in Sept. NYC is great in Sept!
Have a great weekend!
They’re dissing you when they’re not-so-true Church ladies with no time for anything but Church and gossip.
You REALLY do have it down, don’t you?!?! Though I think that’s true in the Midwest, too. Or at least it was in the church I grew up in.
PS: $60 for combined? I’m jealous!