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#6,781
night_child80 said:
Hmm... I guess next day delivery isn't on the next day. :shrugs:
Here's hoping it arrives tomorrow, cuz it would be sweet if it got here before Christmas.

The SO told his colleagues about my arriving Bal earlier at work, so during their company Christmas dinner tonight, one of them and their wife teased me relentlessly about this purchase for over an hour (eg. how I should've given the money to Africa, how much it would cover their electricity bill, or if we had a baby, we wouldn't need a pram and can just stick the baby in it). I never felt more miserable about something I've worked so hard and waited so long to buy for myself. I know I shouldn't give a rat's *** about these people, but I still had a bit of a cry when I got home.
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Oh no, that's horrible! People shouldn't tell you what to do with YOUR money. You earned it and you can do as you choose. You can always find comfort here! :hugs: I hope you get your bag soon and it will perk you up!
 
#6,783
night_child80 said:
Hmm... I guess next day delivery isn't on the next day. :shrugs:
Here's hoping it arrives tomorrow, cuz it would be sweet if it got here before Christmas.

The SO told his colleagues about my arriving Bal earlier at work, so during their company Christmas dinner tonight, one of them and their wife teased me relentlessly about this purchase for over an hour (eg. how I should've given the money to Africa, how much it would cover their electricity bill, or if we had a baby, we wouldn't need a pram and can just stick the baby in it). I never felt more miserable about something I've worked so hard and waited so long to buy for myself. I know I shouldn't give a rat's *** about these people, but I still had a bit of a cry when I got home.
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well that is just awful!! please do not feel bad, you've worked hard for it and they should have considered that. It's really not their place to say anything.

Don't let this ruin X'mas, please enjoy your bag!:hugs:
 
#6,784
night_child80 said:
Hmm... I guess next day delivery isn't on the next day. :shrugs:
Here's hoping it arrives tomorrow, cuz it would be sweet if it got here before Christmas.

The SO told his colleagues about my arriving Bal earlier at work, so during their company Christmas dinner tonight, one of them and their wife teased me relentlessly about this purchase for over an hour (eg. how I should've given the money to Africa, how much it would cover their electricity bill, or if we had a baby, we wouldn't need a pram and can just stick the baby in it). I never felt more miserable about something I've worked so hard and waited so long to buy for myself. I know I shouldn't give a rat's *** about these people, but I still had a bit of a cry when I got home.
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Who does that? What kind of person is so jealous and miserable about their own life that they make fun of someone.....for ANY reason?
I think as women we all can feel a bit guilty when we give ourselves ANYTHING. So that "wife" has touched a sensitive nerve. She is saying, in effect, "You should sacrifice for others...period. There is no room for you to give to yourself"
That message seems to be out there still. That is an old paradigm meant to keep women in a particular state of mind.
And oddly enough, women can hold on to that belief more tightly than men.
So, free yourself babe! You can have beauty in your life, in the form of a bag or anything else, and still be a caring, levelheaded and generous person.
Don't let this small person take one more minute of your life.
 
#6,785
maxxout said:
Who does that? What kind of person is so jealous and miserable about their own life that they make fun of someone.....for ANY reason?
I think as women we all can feel a bit guilty when we give ourselves ANYTHING. So that "wife" has touched a sensitive nerve. She is saying, in effect, "You should sacrifice for others...period. There is no room for you to give to yourself"
That message seems to be out there still. That is an old paradigm meant to keep women in a particular state of mind.
And oddly enough, women can hold on to that belief more tightly than men.
So, free yourself babe! You can have beauty in your life, in the form of a bag or anything else, and still be a caring, levelheaded and generous person.
Don't let this small person take one more minute of your life.
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Well said! :tup:
 
#6,786
maxxout said:
Who does that? What kind of person is so jealous and miserable about their own life that they make fun of someone.....for ANY reason?
I think as women we all can feel a bit guilty when we give ourselves ANYTHING. So that "wife" has touched a sensitive nerve. She is saying, in effect, "You should sacrifice for others...period. There is no room for you to give to yourself"
That message seems to be out there still. That is an old paradigm meant to keep women in a particular state of mind.
And oddly enough, women can hold on to that belief more tightly than men.
So, free yourself babe! You can have beauty in your life, in the form of a bag or anything else, and still be a caring, levelheaded and generous person.
Don't let this small person take one more minute of your life.
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YES! Very well said.
 
#6,787
OMG! What the F---? It's not their business what you do with your hard earned money. Oh you poor thing. You have EVERY right to treat yourself to an indulgence. People who try to make other feel badly like that have a lot of misery within themselves. They are usually self-loathing people who can only feel better about themselves by trying to bring others down.

You wait for your new Bal baby and enjoy EVERY moment of joy you get from her!

All your Bal sisters give you a BIG Bal hug :hugs:

night_child80 said:
Hmm... I guess next day delivery isn't on the next day. :shrugs:
Here's hoping it arrives tomorrow, cuz it would be sweet if it got here before Christmas.

The SO told his colleagues about my arriving Bal earlier at work, so during their company Christmas dinner tonight, one of them and their wife teased me relentlessly about this purchase for over an hour (eg. how I should've given the money to Africa, how much it would cover their electricity bill, or if we had a baby, we wouldn't need a pram and can just stick the baby in it). I never felt more miserable about something I've worked so hard and waited so long to buy for myself. I know I shouldn't give a rat's *** about these people, but I still had a bit of a cry when I got home.
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#6,788
nightchild, that was really rude and tactless on that person's part. You can do whatever you want with your money, and I am pretty sure she isn't donating all of her extra money to the needy.

I know how it is when even strangers tease or insult you, and I'm sorry you had to go through that. ::hugs:: I hope this doesn't mar your experience waiting for your Bal bag. I'm sure she's a beauty and you will look amazing in her, :D!
 
#6,789
Awwww thanks, you guys! Last night's dinner episode was still fresh on my mind this morning and reading your responses really helped to lift my spirits. :hugs:

These people had no idea what I've been through to earn this treat - 2 years of waiting and slaving away, and I put this Bal purchase on hold and told myself I would get it after my cancer treatment to celebrate. If that's the kind of Christmas spirit they want to share, I'd rather have none of it and keep far far away, thank you very much.

BUT it finally arrived this afternoon. :yahoo: Not without more drama though!

There's been news today a postal delivery truck from Perth (where my Bal was coming from) to Brisbane caught fire, destroying everything in it. :shocked:

Thank goodness according to the tracking, it was delivered to our post office box. We checked our box, but there wasn't a slip inside, so I went to the front counter. The counter staff checked the online tracking, my printout of the tracking, my ID and went back and forth from the back room 4 times, each time asking me if I had it delivered to my home address (no!) or if I had someone else pick it up (NO!). It took 4 post office staff and 20 mins to finally find it in a sack marked for street delivery (OMG!) the next morning.

All I can say is it is here and I :heart::heart::heart: it!
 
#6,790
night_child80 said:
Awwww thanks, you guys! Last night's dinner episode was still fresh on my mind this morning and reading your responses really helped to lift my spirits. :hugs:

These people had no idea what I've been through to earn this treat - 2 years of waiting and slaving away, and I put this Bal purchase on hold and told myself I would get it after my cancer treatment to celebrate. If that's the kind of Christmas spirit they want to share, I'd rather have none of it and keep far far away, thank you very much.

BUT it finally arrived this afternoon. :yahoo: Not without more drama though!

There's been news today a postal delivery truck from Perth (where my Bal was coming from) to Brisbane caught fire, destroying everything in it. :shocked:

Thank goodness according to the tracking, it was delivered to our post office box. We checked our box, but there wasn't a slip inside, so I went to the front counter. The counter staff checked the online tracking, my printout of the tracking, my ID and went back and forth from the back room 4 times, each time asking me if I had it delivered to my home address (no!) or if I had someone else pick it up (NO!). It took 4 post office staff and 20 mins to finally find it in a sack marked for street delivery (OMG!) the next morning.

All I can say is it is here and I :heart::heart::heart: it!
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--No one has the right to judge anyone for anything-
You enjoy your bag and just try to say a prayer for someone so judgmental-
Everyone spends their money how they see fit- she will only make you feel badly if you let
her-

I sure many of us are wonderful wives and mothers--whether we have an expensive purse has nothing to do with the people we are--I am sure many of us also give many $$ to charity--so just go on and wear your bag proudly-

A much bigger congratulations on completing your treatments! Now that is something to celebrate!!:yahoo:
 
#6,791
night_child80 said:
Awwww thanks, you guys! Last night's dinner episode was still fresh on my mind this morning and reading your responses really helped to lift my spirits. :hugs:

These people had no idea what I've been through to earn this treat - 2 years of waiting and slaving away, and I put this Bal purchase on hold and told myself I would get it after my cancer treatment to celebrate. If that's the kind of Christmas spirit they want to share, I'd rather have none of it and keep far far away, thank you very much.

BUT it finally arrived this afternoon. :yahoo: Not without more drama though!

There's been news today a postal delivery truck from Perth (where my Bal was coming from) to Brisbane caught fire, destroying everything in it. :shocked:

Thank goodness according to the tracking, it was delivered to our post office box. We checked our box, but there wasn't a slip inside, so I went to the front counter. The counter staff checked the online tracking, my printout of the tracking, my ID and went back and forth from the back room 4 times, each time asking me if I had it delivered to my home address (no!) or if I had someone else pick it up (NO!). It took 4 post office staff and 20 mins to finally find it in a sack marked for street delivery (OMG!) the next morning.

All I can say is it is here and I :heart::heart::heart: it!
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Reveal this special babe!
 
#6,793
she's so lovely - and you totally deserve her - congrats!
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#6,795
maxxout said:
Who does that? What kind of person is so jealous and miserable about their own life that they make fun of someone.....for ANY reason?
I think as women we all can feel a bit guilty when we give ourselves ANYTHING. So that "wife" has touched a sensitive nerve. She is saying, in effect, "You should sacrifice for others...period. There is no room for you to give to yourself"
That message seems to be out there still. That is an old paradigm meant to keep women in a particular state of mind.
And oddly enough, women can hold on to that belief more tightly than men.
So, free yourself babe! You can have beauty in your life, in the form of a bag or anything else, and still be a caring, levelheaded and generous person.
Don't let this small person take one more minute of your life.
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Very well said, indeed!

I'm over feeling guilty about treating myself. I earned every bag that I purchased - and I'm going to enjoy them any way I want, damn it.

Power to the people!!! :D
 
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