Valentine's Day

SO. Today is Valentine's day. For some, this day is that dreaded fourteenth day of February. For others, it is a day of flowers, chocolate, and romance. Of course, there ARE the people who refuse to acknowledge this day; they simply call it Tuesday. Or, Singles Awareness Day (which actually spells out SAD day... fun fact :) It's true though. I mean, when you are surrounded by people holding getting red roses and chocolates, and you are sitting there like "Okay.... awkward," you just become more aware of your current relationship status of nonexistent. One solution to this is to go buy yourself some ice cream, watch a chick flick, and get over it. You can even go so far as to order yourself flowers to be delivered at school or work, and act surprised when you get them. I recommend having your friend be ou Valentine. Then y'all can go out to eat and act silly and not worry about anything. Happy V-Day y'all!

The White Shoes Rule

We've all heard it: No white shoes after Labor Day. We have all probably wondered why, but no one cares enough to actually find out why. There are many opinions as to why one shouldn't wear white after Labor Day, though, so I will just talk about the most sensible ones. My personal opinion has to do with the weather. Memorial Day falls on May 28th this year, and Labor Day falls on September 3rd. The majority of women that follow this rule are Southern women-- born and bred in the South. If you live in the South, you know that the days in between the end of May and the beginning of September are not cool, pleasant days. Rather, they are hot, humid, sticky days which can sometimes be pretty muddy. SO, it would only be logical to NOT wear white shoes that can easily get dirty during this time. There ya go and then you're there. Later, y'all!

The Species of Southern

When I was little, I read this book that had a class full of elementary kids in it, one of which who had a southern accent. When she turned out to be smart and talented, the other kids were surprised. Now, my question is, why are people (especially girls) with southern accents automatically labeled as stupid hicks? Because, let me tell y'all, if you are southern, you know the different typed of people down here. There are the southern belles and southern gentlemen, for one, and then, if you do something very unladylike or ungentlemanly you are labeled as white trash. Then there are the hicks/hillbillies. And there you have it. 


*** In the south, you can say absolutely whatever you want about anyone as long as you say "Bless her heart" or "Bless his heart" at the end.***

Example

Daughter: "Psst. Mama. Look right over there."
Mama: "Oh my gracious! Where is the rest of that... dress... she has on?"
Daughter: "And look at her shoes, Mama! Those are definitely hooker heels...."
Together (accompanied with shaking of heads): "Well bless her heart."