My dad took me to lunch at Saks today. It's our place. (Note to all New Yorkers: The Fall seasonal risotto is to die for. It's served in a baby pumpkin. I almost passed out from a precious attack.)
In the midst of our lunch, a woman in a fur coat traipsed around the tables in the main dining room, where we were seated, holding a sign that said, "Fur Salon on 2". It reminded me of lunching in Bal Harbour when I was little and watch girls in gowns saunter around Coco's advertising Neiman's newest pieces. I motioned to my dad and we shared a laugh.
"Who is she kidding?" he said aloud, while throwing up his arms. "Look at this place!"
And for the first time during our meal, I did. I scanned the scant space. The usual jovial lunch crowd was nowhere to be found. With the exception of us and a few ladies who lunch, the space was empty.
Times are tough, dear readers. It's been a rough week in the life of this JGIWC, but I can almost guarantee I'll be smiling again before our economy turns around. I think it's okay to take a week off every now and again, but it's time to wipe my eyes and get back on my feet. I count each and every one of my blessings every day and I am confident that many of you do as well. All we can do is go on living our lives and hope for the best.
Have a wonderful weekend.
*HUGS*
ReplyDeleteWell-said. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat risotto sounds amazing! Two of my favorite things on one plate, wow! I agree with you about the economy, times are tough. I am so greatful to have such a wonderful job right now.
ReplyDeleteAh, Miss Teddi, a bittersweet lunch, yes?
ReplyDeleteWhen we were little and one or both of the parents would take us to lunch at the department stores, the restaurants were always full... there were no economic woes for anyone... and life was divine... right?
And these times make us *so* grateful for all the things that aren't things actually, all that more precious because they aren't.
A cyberhug is on its way,
tp
I've tagged you in a post!
ReplyDeleteSweet One, I have been reading your blog for a while and think you are just precious. I am sorry things are tough right now. Way back when I left a steady job to be a writer... so I have been there. If you ever want to talk....I promise to remind you that every day you are getting closer to who you are going to be.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to link to you. I already added you to my blog role. xo
Hi - I have read your blog for a long time and never felt it necessary to post a comment until now. While I do appreciate the fact that you count your blessings, because I believe everyone should, I find it somewhat audacious and ridiculous that you are blogging about rough economic times while you were lunching at Saks Fifth Avenue. It’s a bit of a contradiction and I believe rude to the people who are truly going through hard times right now. I don’t think you have the slightest idea what it is like to have to TRULY worry about money. As someone who has had numerous family members lose their job during an economic crisis and have to worry about paying bills, it’s offensive that you blog about shopping at Neiman’s or buying Lilly Pulitzer dresses and then now say that you will have to “wipe your tears and get back on your feet.” It’s obvious that you have never had to truly worry about money or how you will pay for rent or things of that nature. I think that you should be more cautious in your posts about these matters and take into consideration that while you might think you have it rough right now, there are people out there with much harder burdens to bear.
ReplyDeleteWith all due respect, you have absolutely no idea what I am going through nor do you have the right to tell me or anyone else what to blog about.
ReplyDeleteBlog away dear TAG!!! This is your space you say and feel whatever you want! If people don't like what you blog about then they shouldn't read your blog.
ReplyDeletePlease don’t misunderstand, I was in no way trying to tell you what you can and cannot blog about. I was simply stating my opinion on the matter. I’m sorry but I was under the impression that a blog is meant to be an open forum of discussion, and as a writer I would think you would want to hear the other side of what people think of your post. I did not want my comment to come off as rude, I was just simply letting you know that when you habitually blog, you form a “brand” of yourself. You might not realize it, but your blog has branded you as someone who lives on the more luxurious side of life. We are all not as lucky to be able to frequent the Hamptons or buy designer clothing.
ReplyDeleteI know that as someone who simply reads your blog I do not know anything about your life, but when you write about Gucci sunglasses or jetting to the Hamptons for a weekend or shopping at Neiman Marcus it leaves me with a certain impression. I don’t think it’s that far fetched to believe that you woudln’t have money troubles that often. If you are going through a rough time right now I wish you the best of luck, I was just sharing what myself and maybe a few others think.
My dearest T,
ReplyDeleteHow terribly sad indeed the things that are happening around us. No need to tell you that after the events of the last month in both YOUR life and the lives of many of our friends. Sometimes it takes seeing a familiar scene in a new light to shed perspective on how bad things truly are. I could never think of possibly chastising one who is brining a new light and new perspective to the recent events. Your moments of epiphany are truly many, but this is a good illustrative example especially to those familiar with the typical lunching crowd at Sacks. And because you are familiar, or not familiar, because you do or don’t worry about paying rent all struggles are individual. And to say another person does not know what it is to suffer or what it is to feel pain, hurt, rejection, whatever it may be is TRULY the inconsiderate part. To say one’s burden it more difficult than another is truly a subjective judgment. I beseech you my dearest T to not let others get you down. Hold that pretty little head high. And keep wanting for the promise of a better day-because it is sure to come soon!
All the best ;)
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to clarify your first comment. I understand that I am branding myself by writing a blog and I'm fine with that. However, I don't believe it's fair to make assumptions about me. I know how lucky I am, which is why I pointed out how thankful I am every single day. Please don't mistake my conveying of emotions rather than details. This has been the most difficult month of my life and just because I haven't discussed it on the blog doesn't mean I'm not heartbroken. I agree with you; a blog should be an open forum and I am very much interested in hearing what my readers think. Perhaps because of the fragile state I am in, I took your comment more personally than I should have. I couldn't help feeling like you were making fun of me. I can't change who I am because of what's going on around me, but things in my personal life are testing my character and I'm doing the absolute best I can. Thank you for your well wishes.
ReplyDeletethanks for your sweet comment. Happy New Year! :)
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