tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post2853604462905984381..comments2023-10-18T09:44:11.979-05:00Comments on still life: there's blood on my chest/oh yes, i've been carrying bricksahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16220553595935499440noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-60938938505377312372009-12-07T12:16:40.366-06:002009-12-07T12:16:40.366-06:00I'm so happy about this post and comment threa...I'm so happy about this post and comment thread!! I'm also feeling thankful to have the overly attentive attentions of all the women who raised me. I lived in fear of the fabled old and wrinkly Jewish lady who would inevitably get to feel me up in the name of bra fitting. My mom let me skip out on that tradition thankfully.<br />And yes, I need some new bras.<br />:DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-29761309355727794742009-12-04T00:27:48.241-06:002009-12-04T00:27:48.241-06:00The ER involved a breast infection due to an unten...The ER involved a breast infection due to an untended scratch (caused by an allergic reaction) that was misdiagnosed and ended up with us both spending all of Thanksgiving in the emergency room before they figured out what was wrong.<br />And no, not wrong at all! If it fits, it makes total sense to stock up! Just make sure they really fit :)ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16220553595935499440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-72588731109895152832009-12-03T18:39:56.733-06:002009-12-03T18:39:56.733-06:00Fantastic post. Fantastic comments. Though the ER ...Fantastic post. Fantastic comments. Though the ER incident leaves me curious. Is it wrong that when I find a bra I really like I go and buy 4 or 5 of that style, no matter the cost? I always thought the answer was yes but clearly it's a resounding no.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140417032983177424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-972547835210269742009-12-03T15:15:42.319-06:002009-12-03T15:15:42.319-06:00Oh, and as for the habits of romantic partners, if...Oh, and as for the habits of romantic partners, if any of mine ever went through this ritual or the larger-boobed version of it, I obviously didn't notice. Even if I had, I wouldn't have assumed it applied to me as a small-boobed person.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16220553595935499440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-34371559450553554382009-12-03T15:06:29.226-06:002009-12-03T15:06:29.226-06:00Too bad for you ;)Too bad for you ;)ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16220553595935499440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-81680069985262926652009-12-01T22:34:16.357-06:002009-12-01T22:34:16.357-06:00And here I thought I was going to read about our r...And here I thought I was going to read about our roommate's wedding.<br /><br />How did you manage not to observe Proper Bra Putting-On Technique from your romantic partners? Also, if there was ever a blog post that called for photos, this was it. Color me disappointed. :pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-22204516419406592292009-11-27T22:41:07.850-06:002009-11-27T22:41:07.850-06:00Booby love! Let me know how it goes!Booby love! Let me know how it goes!ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16220553595935499440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-76376545262743173402009-11-27T11:58:09.695-06:002009-11-27T11:58:09.695-06:00Oh my god I thought I was the only one in the worl...Oh my god I thought I was the only one in the world who put bras on with the clasp in front. I'll have to try the right way too! <br />Ammie I'm so excited for you and your tatas! I want to go to a specialty lingerie store now and get good bras. Mine all suck. My dilemma is just like yours, although I think my boobs are even smaller. Honestly, I can't even feel them and I don't Lauren Eggert-Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951415177750563739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-3141316740879064372009-11-27T09:38:48.711-06:002009-11-27T09:38:48.711-06:00Also, about the large bras being more expensive, i...Also, about the large bras being more expensive, it does make sense in the context of this piece of clothing. I think it irritates me because it mirrors how much more expensive other types of clothing can be when you buy larger sizes, which I think is less excusable. <br />Yay GBE!ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16220553595935499440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-78901323893986625812009-11-27T01:02:27.764-06:002009-11-27T01:02:27.764-06:00Whoa a lot of comments!
Erica, you're right ab...Whoa a lot of comments!<br />Erica, you're right about money buying respect, but it's so wrong. Goddamn capitalism. And I also suck at the behind-the-back method, but I have faith I'll get it with diligent practice.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16220553595935499440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-18022310540255361122009-11-26T20:32:25.697-06:002009-11-26T20:32:25.697-06:00Rosie: It's true! When you get good bras you a...Rosie: It's true! When you get good bras you actually realize how bad the other ones feel in comparison and it's awful!<br />Hooking behind the back is a learned skill. I'm pretty proud of myself that I can do it now.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990749183678184934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-79508189846885693592009-11-26T20:24:29.489-06:002009-11-26T20:24:29.489-06:00No more Double AAs for you!
Seriously - I heard th...No more Double AAs for you!<br />Seriously - I heard that across the store and smiled/chuckled so hard! <br />"She's been telling me for months that none of my bras fit correctly," - yeah - none of you two, several year old bras fit correctly. Shock! :P <br />To be fair - larger bras actually require more feats of small-scale engineering, so it makes sense that they're more Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990749183678184934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-15752044985779405712009-11-26T17:14:47.959-06:002009-11-26T17:14:47.959-06:00i can't fasten behind the back either. ellie c...i can't fasten behind the back either. ellie can. i can barely take off HER bra behind her back. erica if you want, we can have contests. whoever gets it on quickest wins the other's undying respect.annaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134505514418438335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-33959854098120178622009-11-26T16:19:33.876-06:002009-11-26T16:19:33.876-06:00i've been trying. i need lessons, or i think i...i've been trying. i need lessons, or i think i'm gonna dislocate my shoulder or something if i keep it up. maybe later.ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224735545280811802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-46719910680663471922009-11-26T16:03:50.831-06:002009-11-26T16:03:50.831-06:00Haha! Erica, I'm one of those people who can ...Haha! Erica, I'm one of those people who can fasten the hooks behind my back. This may in fact be why I'm so confused by the complicated "proper" way put on a bra.<br /><br />I totally agree with you about money buying respect. It's a sad truth about the way the world works. Luckily, most shopping is pretty benign.Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-62660495501712083382009-11-26T15:38:32.940-06:002009-11-26T15:38:32.940-06:00wow, thanksgiving boobs all over the blogosphere! ...wow, thanksgiving boobs all over the blogosphere! <br />is it actually possible to fasten the hooks behind the back, like, without help? are there people who can actually do this??? i'm impressed!<br />without trivializing the power of your Good Bra Experience, which sounds awesome, i have some thoughts...i mean, any time you're ready to throw down some real money for *anything,* that ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224735545280811802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-20969510713257646482009-11-26T13:29:36.806-06:002009-11-26T13:29:36.806-06:00you say potat-OH, i say throw up-ON.
but yes, any...you say potat-OH, i say throw up-ON.<br /><br />but yes, any thanksgiving is better than that one. <br /><br />happy gorging!annaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134505514418438335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-85717046219247828232009-11-26T13:26:08.448-06:002009-11-26T13:26:08.448-06:00Well, you didn't throw up ON me, just NEAR me....Well, you didn't throw up ON me, just NEAR me. Mostly I just remember eating a candy bar for dinner and being really bitter about that, and also being forced to read "The Notebook" because it was the only non-arcane-music-history book our host had at home. <br />Happy Thanksgiving! Today beats that by a million years.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16220553595935499440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-19143607522552181602009-11-26T13:20:35.248-06:002009-11-26T13:20:35.248-06:00oh yeah! i forgot about that. man, what a crappy d...oh yeah! i forgot about that. man, what a crappy day. i'm so glad i threw up on you.annaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134505514418438335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-9562671159214940282009-11-26T13:19:40.986-06:002009-11-26T13:19:40.986-06:00Rose-Anne: Oh no, are the instructions not clear? ...Rose-Anne: Oh no, are the instructions not clear? Damn. Go get fitted :)<br />Anna: Interestingly (for those who don't know/remember the story, ie, probably anybody but us), that boob-inspired ER visit was on Thanksgiving. So... May today treat your boobs well? Or something.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16220553595935499440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-25215781365393721672009-11-26T13:09:40.779-06:002009-11-26T13:09:40.779-06:00i've found much happiness in training bras (or...i've found much happiness in training bras (or bralettes as they are called, by no one) - though i've never had a negative relationship with my boobs, except the one time they sent me to the ER. anyhoo, glad you have reconciled with yours.annaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134505514418438335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185535.post-3677655715819700542009-11-26T10:22:08.877-06:002009-11-26T10:22:08.877-06:00Cool! What a great story, Ammie. The Good Bra Ex...Cool! What a great story, Ammie. The Good Bra Experience (GBE) sounds like it was life changing. A life-changing experience for a hundred bucks sounds like a steal to me ;-)<br /><br />I'm a little confused about the "proper" way to put on a bra. It sounds too complicated to me!<br /><br />I need to follow your lead and get fitted for a bra, too, but I'm afraid that after I Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.com