Monday, April 20, 2009

Life Uniforms


At nine the world was open to me. I could be a ballerina, an actress, an airline hostess, a teacher, a model, or a nurse. My maternally inherited vintage board game taught me that I could achieve my most ambitious aspirations by working hard to acquire skills and realistically evaluating my natural capacity.

For example, in one round recommendations might be made to study:





While considering innate qualities such as:


Well, it turns out I was clumsy so my career as an Airline Hostess, Nurse, Model, and/or Ballet Dancer was hindered. But it's for the best, because I adore my life as a teacher, stylist ,and wife. Someday I want to be a mother, a farmer, and a ballroom dancer. But I should probably work on my posture first.

As diverse as our talents and abilities, we all share one thing in common: we need uniforms for our life's work. This week we will be making regimental recommendations.

6 comments:

  1. This is too cute! I love how this game was done in an era where being an 'airline hostess' was an extremely prestigious position. Things were so much more glamorous back then. ;)

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  2. Hurray!1 I need some work wardrobe help!

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  3. Oooo. youve got me all excited for this series.: )

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  4. I discovered your blog...and discovered I am a size 6 pear. I love shopping for tops, and I detest shopping for bottoms- they never fit my waist.

    I am also a kindergarten teacher, so knowing what to wear to work (as well as what's affordable in the budget) is something I'd love to figure out. (No pun intended!)

    Ann in SC

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  5. Love how you presented the post! Very creative!

    I always wanted to be a vintage-style children book illustrator, like Carolyn Haywood.

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  6. Ann, definitely take a look at the lower figured post here: http://www.cardiganempire.com/2008/12/lower-figured-body-type.html

    And stay tuned, dressing for your unique figure is a recurring theme.

    Thanks for stopping in.

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