tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post2456610839475807014..comments2024-02-16T04:05:43.414-05:00Comments on Charming the Birds from the Trees: Finishing School: Personal Presentation...MamaBirdEmmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953172914077823820noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-46864340654563327112007-07-02T17:03:00.000-04:002007-07-02T17:03:00.000-04:00I am really, really enjoying this! and how I appr...I am really, really enjoying this! and how I appreciate that it is a message relevant to our modern time~the time we have been perfectly placed by God. *THANK YOU!* (((((HUGS))))) sandiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-60641492102696831372007-06-29T20:32:00.000-04:002007-06-29T20:32:00.000-04:00Oh dear, I really need to work on this. Ever sinc...Oh dear, I <I>really</I> need to work on this. Ever since I nursed my first child, I have been battling the 'nursing mommy' hunched shoulders look. I tended to slouch over to nurse...since I exclusively nursed my babies, that means I slouched on and off all day long!<BR/><BR/>When my new baby arrives I need to make a more concerted effort to have good posture while I nurse and use that Boppy! I want to look like a happy, fresh, pretty Mommy. When I slouch I think it instantly makes me look dumpy, tired, sad and frumpy. Not the look I want or image I wish to project!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-8290640611968681822007-06-29T06:12:00.000-04:002007-06-29T06:12:00.000-04:00As I started to read this entry, I realized I was ...As I started to read this entry, I realized I was sitting in a twisted position. I was trained to use proper posture in all activities. I spent many hours in high heels and a book on my head as I walked, knelt, sat, stood, and danced.<BR/><BR/>My sons take Irish Dance, so I have to remind them of posture. I need to pay more attention while I am sitting. I'm pretty sure that I maintain good posture while standing.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the good reminder. <BR/>RebekahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-44562096599848561812007-06-28T20:17:00.000-04:002007-06-28T20:17:00.000-04:00I'm actually self-concious to stand up straight......I'm actually self-concious to stand up straight... and not because I'm tall, because I'm not. But I am top heavy, and I find when I stand I automatically roll my shoulders forward a little. If I stand up straight and put my shoulders back, I feel like I am throwing my chest out. Should I be concerned about this, or is it just in my own head?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-57037160667202084442007-06-28T15:36:00.000-04:002007-06-28T15:36:00.000-04:00I'm terrible about slouching when I sit. Thanks f...I'm terrible about slouching when I sit. Thanks for the reminder to watch our posture!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04483264517830536055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-65429026293048353942007-06-28T14:02:00.000-04:002007-06-28T14:02:00.000-04:00As I read this post I realized I was both slouchin...As I read this post I realized I was both slouching and doing the 'frog leg' at the same time. I think my posture is generally okay, but not great. However when I sit down to the computer my spine seems to melt into a horrible slouch. I am sitting up straight now and it actually feels like it is stretching out the kinks all that slouching no doubtedly put in my back!<BR/>I'm enjoying being a part of this course. (I linked here from homesteadblogger.com).<BR/><BR/>Holly in MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-26286187560427830552007-06-28T13:36:00.000-04:002007-06-28T13:36:00.000-04:00alicia- yes, ladies cross their legs at the ankle,...alicia- yes, ladies cross their legs at the ankle, NOT the knee! actually, crossing your legs at the knee can lead to unsightly veins in your legs, from the pressure. presumably, bending your legs up all wonky could have the same effect. practice sitting wearing a knee-length skirt in front of a mirror. all of these sitting rules come from not wanting to show off your unmentionables at tea :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-52079824176716636222007-06-28T11:41:00.000-04:002007-06-28T11:41:00.000-04:00I must say that I see many of you saying about the...I must say that I see many of you saying about the computer and I think that is where I am the worst. While reading this I was doing the "frog legged" thing! I also take dance classes too, but I still have atrocious posture, not as bad as some though. I think the worst part for me is my legs. I always place them weird, and I hate putting my feet on the ground! I always tend to put them on the back of chairs or something. Does anyone know the correct way to have your legs? What is acceptable? Anything besides just straight on the ground? I saw princess diaries and that says that crossing your feet at the ankle is appropriate? I don't know if that is true or not (lol).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-38710085697671641852007-06-28T11:30:00.000-04:002007-06-28T11:30:00.000-04:00This is something that I really need to work on! M...This is something that I really need to work on! My husband (while on the computer the other day) actually noticed how bad I slouch while sitting:) I am going to try really hard to be more aware of this. What helps motivate me is to remember that it actually makes me look better when I have good posture.<BR/><BR/>LesleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-53449029974373920942007-06-28T09:54:00.000-04:002007-06-28T09:54:00.000-04:00I saw Lady Lydia's comment about your courses and ...I saw Lady Lydia's comment about your courses and have been visiting. Thank you. These have been wonderful.Cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982755822117772814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-79049699901846502942007-06-28T08:30:00.000-04:002007-06-28T08:30:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing this! Posture is something I r...Thanks for sharing this! Posture is something I really need to work on. I will work on it for a while, then realize that I have slipped back in to the habit of poor posture. It is something I have struggled with for years.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09320425059259011692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-13138317349549334562007-06-28T06:41:00.000-04:002007-06-28T06:41:00.000-04:00~ I attended a series of finishing schools and dan...~ I attended a series of finishing schools and dancing schools/cotillions as a young girl and the importance of beautiful posture was firmly placed into my habits, but since having my Blessings, I am slipped into the "mother slouch". I will begin today to remedy this unfortunate situation and stand up straight!<BR/><BR/>~Mrs. J.~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-30182079397805461042007-06-28T04:55:00.000-04:002007-06-28T04:55:00.000-04:00Posture is definitely one of my areas of weakness,...Posture is definitely one of my areas of weakness, despite my father's attempts to get me to keep my shoulders back! I catch myself sometimes with the most awful posture and I find that sitting, standing or walking with correct posture seems uncomfortable, but only because I've spent way too many years slouching. Thank you for the reminders in this post. I guess I'll keep working on the principle "If at first you don't succeed ...."!! I'll just keep trying!!JacquiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580912233349212417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-1943022537815110252007-06-28T02:41:00.000-04:002007-06-28T02:41:00.000-04:00I need to be careful of this too! In high school ...I need to be careful of this too! In high school I was so mindful of my posture but somehow in university I started slouching. It is a bad habit. I find that sitting on a fitness ball while at the computer helps when you are initially trying to break the habit of slouching. You cannot slouch on one of those balls or you will fall right off onto the floor! :) It is very easy on the back as well.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04002869677396722404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-63877542144077081892007-06-28T01:21:00.000-04:002007-06-28T01:21:00.000-04:00Oh, I need constant reminders of this! Slouching r...Oh, I need constant reminders of this! Slouching really adds on the pounds visually, too.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837891971321870301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-71421666620987647542007-06-28T00:07:00.000-04:002007-06-28T00:07:00.000-04:00Thank you for this wealth of information about pos...Thank you for this wealth of information about posture. This is a good reminder to me to watch the way I sit at home, particularly when I'm at my computer. I learned in physical therapy that it's important to the health of your spine, neck, chest, and back to maintain good posture at the computer. In order to achieve this, you may have to change the way your computer is placed on your desk.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429722263321739095noreply@blogger.com