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Things I Learned this Week

by Candace Sampson

If you’re not learning, you’re not growing, right? That doesn’t necessarily mean that every lesson is going to broaden your horizons. Here’s what I gleaned this week.

– that a mammogram isn’t that bad, once you get over the awkwardness of a woman feeling you up that is. Although, I think they could at least serve a glass of wine to loosen you up a bit. Get to know me a little. Is that so much to ask?

– that my breasts are friggin’ contortionists. I had no idea they were that pliable and could flatten like pancakes. Is there some kind of award for this? A circus I could join?

– That I prefer blogging to vlogging. At least when I blog I don’t have to put make up on and I can stay in my pajamas. #Winning

– that patent leather heels bring a whole new level of pain to the high heel wearing experience. This in no way implies that I won’t wear them again. Pain be damned, they look smokin’

– that I’m not the only one that wishes they had the gift of foresight

– apparently you can make something called “Swish” from used whiskey barrels. I am currently discouraging my father and husband from doing this with the two I just bought.

– that I am still a teenage girl when I discover a new song, playing it over and over and over again

– that when you get busted for speeding in front of your children, there’s really no way out of it. You have to own up.

– that Coca-cola eats hard water stains in your toilet. I am now intrigued as to how I even have a stomach left.

– that being married to a 50 year old is hot. Men really do get better with age. Rowr.

Category: Martini Mommy, UncategorizedTag: Life in Pleasantville, Life lessons, Martini Mommy, patent leather shoes are assholes, What i Learned this Week

About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder of Life in Pleasantville and the host of What She Said, Canada’s longest-running women’s talk show turned podcast. A trusted voice in Canadian lifestyle and travel media for over a decade, Candace blends storytelling with sharp insight to connect with women on everything from solo travel to social issues. She’s also the creator of Girl Trips, a women-focused retreat and travel brand. Find her on Instagram @candace_said @whatshesaidtalk and @girltrips.ca

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  1. Kat

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    It’s like we’re driving twins! I don’t know what swish is, but it sounds messy.

  2. Candace

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    Apparently you can suck the alcohol out of the wood barrel or some such nonsense to make Swish, which is basically moonshine. Oy.

  3. Alison

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    Good list : I love stilettos, but never learned to walk in them … except a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes I bought in Vegas on a girl’s trip. I can run in them. It’s awesome.

  4. Busy Mom of Twins

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    A great list. I hear you on the mammogram. I was surprised it didn’t hurt more to have my breasts smooshed like that! Love the shoes. Envy that you can even walk in them. Since my twins I have had horrible plantar fascitis so I am pretty much stuck with Birkenstocks. What a fashion statement I am! familyfoodtravel.blogspot.ca

  5. Candace

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    Really? I need to get myself a pair of Jimmy Choo’s then 🙂

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