tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post7950173590395981989..comments2024-03-24T18:43:18.706-04:00Comments on Darwinfish 2: Letter to a 16-Year Old Girlbluzdudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-41074538069199917142011-07-27T20:52:39.109-04:002011-07-27T20:52:39.109-04:00Sherry,
Consider it added to the list. It’s best ...<b>Sherry,</b><br />Consider it added to the list. It’s best to learn, grow and move on.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-15290664738412699242011-07-27T09:48:35.246-04:002011-07-27T09:48:35.246-04:00Some sage advice, Bluz.
I would add: Learn from y...Some sage advice, Bluz.<br /><br />I would add: Learn from your mistakes, but don't focus on regrets. And pursue your dreams early; they grow more elusive as you grow older.sherry stanfa-stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680055033925659511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-39892479209995654912011-07-26T18:49:36.775-04:002011-07-26T18:49:36.775-04:00Mrs. Bachelor Girl,
I don’t know about Uncles, but...<b>Mrs. Bachelor Girl,</b><br />I don’t know about Uncles, but I know Harper struck gold with her “Aunt Jessica.”<br /><br />I love those kids like I love my brother’s kids.<br /><br />OMG, once, a number of years ago, I had this incredibly vivid dream where something happened to Kyrie’s sister Kia and she was killed. I was so distraught in the dream, then woke up in a blind panic, just heartsick. Took a few minutes to calm down and realize it was just a dream, but holy shit… <br /><br /><b>Kernut,</b><br />Thanks! And remember that a lot of that advice applies to girls of all ages. Most of these tidbits are things that I’ve told various girl and lady friends over the years, when they’ve sought my council. (OK, also when I just inflicted it on them on my own.)<br /><br />You’re never too young or too old to stand up for yourself!bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-43202931379997778292011-07-26T01:23:33.211-04:002011-07-26T01:23:33.211-04:00Great advice! Geez, I wish someone had been around...Great advice! Geez, I wish someone had been around to tell me this stuff at 16... I might not have to blog, now. ;) She's lucky to have you for an 'uncle'. Enjoy your visit!Kernut the Blondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12574615742310337050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-39314721572343417912011-07-26T00:52:16.223-04:002011-07-26T00:52:16.223-04:00Oh, Bluz, it's terrific. I hope Harper has an ...Oh, Bluz, it's terrific. I hope Harper has an "uncle" who cares for her as much as you obviously care for Kyrie.Mrs. Bachelor Girlhttp://www.mrsbachelorgirl.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-58119957644352302232011-07-25T20:43:58.793-04:002011-07-25T20:43:58.793-04:00IKNAB,
I’d be honored. I think this, (or somethin...<b>IKNAB,</b><br />I’d be honored. I think this, (or something similar) should be printed off and gone over with every teenage girl… heck, it should be an annual event to brush up on the details… maybe part of her birthday traditions.<br /><br /><b>Cassie,</b><br />I used to go by that, but found that I was liable to hurl no matter what order I drank them in. Best to just stick with one thing.<br /><br />So many young girls think they need that bf in order to complete who they are. You’re right that they need to be secure in themselves first. I know it’s hard, with the way pop culture portrays all the stars that seem to be perfect in every way (up until the point that they start tearing them down again). But it sets an unreasonably high standard that almost no one can meet.<br /><br /><b>Jessica,</b><br />Well put. I accept that addition to the list. Define your boundaries and make them stick!<br /><br /><b>Beer,</b><br />My point, exactly!<br /><br /><b>Mary Ann,</b><br />I remember that. You gave me an alarm and we set it at night before the first day of school. When that thing went off in the morning, it was so loud I practically vaulted out of bed. You were standing in the doorway to, I presume, make sure I woke up. From then on, I was on my own.<br /><br />Hence, I’ve never understood why parents have to make such a big production about getting their kids up. I guess I just knew that it would be easier all the way around on me if I did it myself, as opposed to being yanked out of bed accompanied by a smack in the head.<br /><br />But the point is that our independence was developed from very early on, which helped facilitate the things that had to happen in the family… like when you had to go to work or school, so I’d have to get myself up, pack my lunch, and get dressed and out the door for school on my own. (I think that was 7th grade.) And it was never a big deal.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-32244343626308801502011-07-25T14:38:53.553-04:002011-07-25T14:38:53.553-04:00When she rolls out of bed in the morning, I hope s...When she rolls out of bed in the morning, I hope she set her own alarm clock as you have been doing since you were six.<br />Independence begins young and is a contiuous process. And don't let Sally Hansen or Estee Lauder dictate what shade of lipstick or nail polish to choose!Mary Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-49344647929002551072011-07-25T11:53:49.369-04:002011-07-25T11:53:49.369-04:00Great advice! It never hurts to be nice to the gee...Great advice! It never hurts to be nice to the geeks... they may be your boss one day.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-7118559731634408912011-07-25T11:25:30.654-04:002011-07-25T11:25:30.654-04:00Great post and great words of wisdom. I wholeheart...Great post and great words of wisdom. I wholeheartedly second the advice on being happy with yourself. <br /><br />However, I was nice to the nerds and ended up with a couple of creepy stalkers. Be nice, but don't be afraid to be assertive when boys overstep their boundaries.Jessica R.http://www.leelafish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-73215569457856578162011-07-25T09:00:33.533-04:002011-07-25T09:00:33.533-04:00What is it? Beer before liquor never been sicker. ...What is it? Beer before liquor never been sicker. Liquor before beer, you're in the clear.<br /><br />Saved my ass, many-a time.<br /><br />I like that you tell her to rely on her and only her. It's so very true. To have a sense of oneself means that you'll be able to have a healthy, long-lasting relationship because you know your own self-worth. You must first love yourself before you can love another.<br /><br />Trust me on that one. I found that one out the hard way.<br /><br />Otherwise, beautiful post.Cassiehttp://www.whosmydaddy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-48168231410572392842011-07-25T03:07:39.923-04:002011-07-25T03:07:39.923-04:00Dude.... Outstanding work! With your permission, I...Dude.... Outstanding work! With your permission, I'll paraphrase this to my own 16-turning-30 year old. Keep it up.IKNABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495773213124157350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-74949095709258567502011-07-24T23:38:23.489-04:002011-07-24T23:38:23.489-04:00Virgil,
Good one, man. I wish I'd have though...<b>Virgil,</b><br />Good one, man. I wish I'd have thought of it. To me, it's actually ones' imperfections that make them interesting.<br /><br /><b>Mary Ann,</b><br />I'm sure that's what she thought, given all the attention she paid to nail polish and the right lipstick, even at 5, but don't let the kid fool you. She rolls out of bed looking better than anyone has a right to...bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-41918236347007807412011-07-24T20:38:36.179-04:002011-07-24T20:38:36.179-04:00She is about five carrying her little case of cosm...She is about five carrying her little case of cosmetics, I say to her , "You're even prettier than yesterday. Is that natural or do you work at it?" She replies softly, "I work at it."<br />May she continue to work at it, with your good uncle advice.Mary Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-87653556303975282262011-07-24T17:35:40.628-04:002011-07-24T17:35:40.628-04:00Just be yourself. Never try to be someone you'...Just be yourself. Never try to be someone you're not. Whoever loves your imperfections as much as your perfections is a true friend.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615952402921593167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-15277589422821027812011-07-24T16:04:56.623-04:002011-07-24T16:04:56.623-04:00Thanks Trash. As the father of your own daughter,...Thanks Trash. As the father of your own daughter, I value your opinion.<br /><br />I concur about the beer/liquor/wine thing. Kyrie, if you're reading these comments, what Oilfield Trash says is important. When the time comes (in 5-years when you're "legal") when you're out drinking with your friends, be sure to stick to one kind of alcohol. Never mix among beer, wine or hard liquor... it's a sure-fire recipe for hurling in a scurvy bathroom or alley.<br /><br />Trust us... we know these things through hard-won experience.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-31952475913145897482011-07-24T15:59:32.157-04:002011-07-24T15:59:32.157-04:00That was all pretty good advice.
I would have jo...That was all pretty good advice. <br /><br />I would have jokingly added the bit about not mixing beer and liquor, but that is just my sick twisted sense of humor.<br /><br />All in all this was pretty good Bluz.Oilfield Trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527580828815598952noreply@blogger.com