Hermes Cafe Bon Temps~Good Times Cafe

[prepster]

Interesting. I am very similar to you in that change between childhood and adulthood. I am still definitely an introvert, but I'm no longer extremely shy and timid as in childhood. Like you, I also can give presentations easily now, and actually enjoy speaking in front of groups. It is such a wonderful thing to get older and leave behind so many of the fears and insecurities of the younger years! For me, it took until my mid-twenties when I moved from grad school and into my career to lose my shyness in front of people! The first few months as a professional were really scary though! I would have to mentally psych myself up before talking with people! (They did not have TED Talks about the superman pose back then [emoji6]). I am so glad to have left that stage behind!
I would be interested to hear from others about some of the things you have been able able to overcome through the years, or how your perspective has changed in some way that has made life easier or more enjoyable. I am 35 now and still definitely a work in progress!

I've always been confident and friendly, so everyone said I was an extrovert. But I always felt so unhappy being "out there" and being the center of attention. It wasn't until a few years ago when I read that bestseller on introverts that I realized I am a true, classic introvert. It explained a lot, and made so many things fall into place, and I started to be quite a lot more kind and respectful to myself.

 

[cremel]

DH's only memory of Italy other than the food was those terrible guards yelling constantly "shhhh!!!! No picture!!!!!!"

We had a tour guide pick us up at our hotel and take us around for the day in Rome. I get so lost there. The whole road was closed to the Vatican. There were people everywhere. I have no idea what the heck our driver was saying but at every barricade he rolled down the window and spoke with a policeman and they moved the barricade and waved is through. We were in shock. He drive us right up to St. Peter's and there was the pope in the window a few feet away. And of course once he parked and took us inside he did the same thing. A few words to someone and in we went. We joked that he told them we were Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie or something.

And of course there is a gift shop. These people are experts at raising funds. We are Italian and Catholic background so none of this surprised us. We know the drill. Follow the arbitrary rules, it helps to know people in high places, make sure to leave a donation. [emoji23]

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]"no idea what the he'll he was saying but he managed to get us through after speaking with a police... " to me that sounds very Italian. Your way of telling stories just cracked me up.

 

[cremel]

Ladies here is what we decided today. I could still modify if I want. Nowadays they don't approve tri colors any more so had to stick to two colors. They have some kind of cheat sheet that tells you what's available in a given color and leather. I chose Togo in blue electric(blue electric only available in Epsom and Togo. ) for the bag face and back, for the sides and handles and the locking system, it's going to be Etoupe. It's similar to this one but remove the red cap. View attachment 3512311 I googled and googled and finally found this to demonstrate to you.
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There's no deposit or anything. I grabbed a scarf. This one will make Ppup smile.

Now the long wait starts...

 

[cremel]

And I got the Kelly bootie.

 

[EmileH]

Ladies here is what we decided today. I could still modify if I want. Nowadays they don't approve tri colors any more do had to stick to two colors. They have some kind of cheat sheet that tells you what's available in a given color and leather. I chose Togo in blue electric(blue electric only available in Epsom and Togo. ) for the bag face and back, for the sides and handles and the locking system, it's going to be Etoupe. It's similar to this one but remove the red cap. View attachment 3512311 I googled and googled and finally found this to demonstrate to you.
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There's no deposit or anything. I grabbed a stuff. This one will make Ppup smile.
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Now the long wait starts...

Congratulations! That will be beautiful! And I love your new scarf. You always make me smile. [emoji8]

 

[EmileH]

And I got the Kelly bootie. View attachment 3512359

Oh these are nice too!

 

[cremel]

Oh these are nice too!

Thank you dear!!

Since my own house bedrooms are all sealed due to remodeling I went to Hermès store with the worst shoes ever. This pair does not even match my navy blue coat(look like French army coat from World War I LOL). I honestly wanted to hide my feet the whole time when I was there. [emoji5][emoji5]

 

[EmileH]

Thank you dear!!

Since my own house bedrooms are all sealed due to remodeling I went to Hermès store with the worst shoes ever. This pair does not even match my navy blue coat(look like French army coat from World War I LOL)View attachment 3512366. I honestly wanted to hide my feet the whole time when I was there. [emoji5][emoji5]

Your coat is gorgeous!

Can I ask if you are placing a special order now when do you expect it? Spring or fall of 2017? I know it's unpredictable. I'm hoping to ask for a special order for my 50th next year.

 

[Genie27]

Hahaha, "Shhhhh, no pictures" was what I recalled as well. I have to admit I didn't like the food in Rome as much as in Florence, in the tourist areas. Unlike France, where we didn't have a bad meal anywhere, I found Rome food a bit questionable. The gelato was all fantastic though. And when we had a home cooked feast made by my Roman family, that was amazing.

I did the holy door pilgrimage this summer, and it was basically a short cut through the crowd, and a close up viewing of the altar/tomb enclosure at the Basilica.

Other than that we did a lot of exploring of ruins.

 

[Genie27]

Cremel, the bag sounds lovely, and you are adorable. Love your coat too!

 

[EmileH]

Hahaha, "Shhhhh, no pictures" was what I recalled as well. I have to admit I didn't like the food in Rome as much as in Florence, in the tourist areas. Unlike France, where we didn't have a bad meal anywhere, I found Rome food a bit questionable. The gelato was all fantastic though. And when we had a home cooked feast made by my Roman family, that was amazing.

I did the holy door pilgrimage this summer, and it was basically a short cut through the crowd, and a close up viewing of the altar/tomb enclosure at the Basilica.

Other than that we did a lot of exploring of ruins.

Oh I agree completely. We enjoyed the food in Florence more than in Rome, although I had been to Rome before and knew of some great non touristy places that were wonderful. But the meals varied in Rome. I have rarely had a bad meal in France.

 

[Genie27]

I was much more confident in school and university, but lost my voice and presence in my early career. I'm still soft spoken in group settings, unless I really know the people, and I also appear quiet. I've regained my confidence but people still misjudge me based on appearance. Sometimes that has worked to my advantage, but it has also hindered me in the past.

I'm a lot less patient now than in my early years, and less likely to be "nice" to people in a bad situation. And more inclined to let my inner RBF come out when I feel it's warranted.

 

[cremel]

Cremel, the bag sounds lovely, and you are adorable. Love your coat too!

You are too kind!![emoji8][emoji8]

 

[cremel]

Your coat is gorgeous!

Can I ask if you are placing a special order now when do you expect it? Spring or fall of 2017? I know it's unpredictable. I'm hoping to ask for a special order for my 50th next year.

It's avg. from 6-9 months. I am hoping you could get that offer too. Their store manager would assign the SO quota to each SA. Then each SA would choose which customer to offer to...

 

[cremel]

Your coat is gorgeous!

Can I ask if you are placing a special order now when do you expect it? Spring or fall of 2017? I know it's unpredictable. I'm hoping to ask for a special order for my 50th next year.

Thank you dear Ppup.