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Nothing to wear except for black pants and flat shoes. Arrrgh.
I don't want to go to my graduation ceremony. I've never gone any of my graduation ceremonies--a degree, two Diplomas, two Cert IV and two Cert III; I've always just had the paper work posted out.
I did a double Advanced Diploma while I was in treatment and, tomorrow, I'm supposed to turn up and get the piece of paper. In public. I bloody loathe crowds, waiting and artifice but, most of all, I hate the fact my bloated autopaused body won't fit into any of my lovely stylish clothing. GGGAARRRGGGHH!
No amount of deep breaths, shape wear, orthopedic stockings or creative op shopping is going to get me into anything classic other than bloody black pants, a shapeless top and flat shoes. OMG, who would have thought my life would come to this?
Should I succumb to the ordinary or go seriously OTT ridiculous? I refuse to wear the 'deconstructed' clothing that is currently marketed to the fuller figure--who the hell is fooled by any of that? Maybe looking like a footballer in drag is better than looking like a Sad Nanna?
35 Replies
- Well, look at you, amazing lady! Congratulations. A brilliant tanty but you made it and not a 'sad nanna' or 'footballer in drag' in sight.
- Fantastic! Well done. And you look very elegant. Not a pink overall in sight.
- You look bloody elegant! Congrats on everything including staying upright! K xox
- Well done @ Zoffiel on all levels ! Totally irrelevant but you are quite the looker I imagined you might be.PS darned proud of you too !
- Hooray! And you are utterly outed - you look fabulous !!
- Bl**dy proud of you Zoffiel you are amazing woman.....
- OK. I went. And I wore heels--without face planting. Thanks for the encouragement, without it I would have stayed home.
- I do hope you have gone to your graduation @zoffiel and accepting your piece of paper proudly.
- Be proud, @Zoffiel. All that matters is that you have achieved this despite cancer having a pretty good go at stopping you. But you got through everything and those ‘flying colours’ will shine through no matter what you might actually wear. Enjoy your moment!
- Congratulations on all your hard work - what an achievement!! I am sure you would have looked fabulous in whatever you choose to wear in the end and a proud day to celebrate
