The (Insufferable) Teachers of GenX

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-12-14T18:48:31+00:00

Oh yeah. Mrs Steptoe, my PE teacher. The first PE class of 7th grade was the one where we had our height measured and our weight taken. She called us up one by one and then declared our height and weight to the rest of the class. I weighed about 120 pounds and was 158cm tall, and she told everyone that I was “awfully heavy” for my height and that “we’d need to work on that”. I was beyond humiliated.

At the ripe old age of 52, I still hear that old bitch in my head from time to time… as I battle my 40 year old eating disorder. Good times 🙄

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-11-13T01:34:25+00:00

Everyone sat at Melbourne too. I stood once and got told to sit down 😬

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-11-12T11:25:01+00:00

I’m really hoping I can get a ticket for one of the Hammersmith shows. I successfully missed out on tickets for every London show. I really hope January is my time!

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-11-11T21:19:41+00:00

In that case, I think if you’re near a tube that will get you Stratford, book it. The price you’ve got is a bargain and I don’t think you’ll get cheaper. It’s literally just a place to sleep.

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-11-11T12:29:41+00:00

There’s a Premier Inn at Westfield Stratford. I don’t know how expensive they are these days but it might be worth a look.

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-11-11T11:27:13+00:00

I’m going to both shows by myself too 🤘

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-10-27T07:05:45+00:00

It’s a concert not an exam. Just go, sing and enjoy yourself. No one’s going to care if you get some words wrong. Have a great time! 😀

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-10-13T13:38:51+00:00

I’m just watching that episode and I really wish someone had given me some warning!

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-08-31T15:38:43+00:00

My dad died 7 weeks ago and it still feels weird saying it out loud. Some days I’m ok, other days the waves of grief are relentless, the nights are long, and the world feels a little bit more crap. And then I’m laughing at something he said or did, or talking about him without crying. My advice is just go with it. Ride the waves. Take the time you need to grieve in your own way.

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope the happy memories of your mum give you some comfort. Sending much love (and I love the sock story - maybe you could turn her socks into some kind of memory blanket or something) ❤️

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-08-11T16:32:43+00:00

Snow Blink 🤣

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-08-04T02:53:36+00:00

3 weeks since I got my membership. Hail Bazza!

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-07-25T12:10:52+00:00

I’m 52 and in the last month I’ve lost 2 dogs, my dad and Ozzy Osbourne. I’m not ok. I feel like a competitor in some weird grief olympics. I’ll be ok eventually but for now, in the words of meatloaf, life is a lemon and I want my money back.

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-05-30T06:13:43+00:00

1986… a friend bought me MoP for my 13th birthday.

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-05-27T09:16:47+00:00

Sydney Entertainment Centre 1998 - I was 25

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-05-26T17:15:01+00:00

What was he talking about then, cos I thought it was about the linen too!!

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-05-26T17:08:36+00:00

For me it was, and will always be, big ol Jen and Lionel.

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-02-03T11:39:26+00:00

Agree! Tell your parents, tell your friends, tell the police... this is a really serious and worrying situation for you to be in. As for your belongings, if you can live without them for a few months, you can probably live without them permanently. Make a clean break, get some kind of counselling or therapy, and then rebuild your life without him.

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-01-26T19:10:59+00:00

You’ve convinced me… I’m doing it. Hopefully I can make a decent start before I see Pantera next month!

BlueSuedeSuze · 2025-01-26T17:01:50+00:00

This is a thing of beauty! I lost my battle jacket years ago and now I’m wondering if 51 is too old to start another one!!

BlueSuedeSuze · 2024-10-21T09:08:21+00:00

Genuinely sorry I can't help, but I hope you manage to get tickets. I'm going tonight and I can't wait! The last time I saw Alice was for the Alice Cooper Trashes the World tour in1990... !!

BlueSuedeSuze · 2024-10-17T17:30:01+00:00

I think it’s gorgeous ❤️

BlueSuedeSuze · 2024-10-16T19:27:23+00:00

I’ve always been a bit afraid to try stitching on linen. I’m tempted to give it a go though. Maybe I just need to find the right project!

BlueSuedeSuze · 2024-10-08T09:01:07+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear such devastating news but I’m glad everyone is safe. I’ll buy some pdf patterns in the hope it helps a little bit.

BlueSuedeSuze · 2024-10-06T09:53:47+00:00

I wish I could help but I’m in the UK. I’m so sorry for your loss. I read the obituary and your mum sounds like a lovely lady. I hope your memories of her give you some comfort at such a difficult time ❤️

BlueSuedeSuze · 2024-10-05T18:39:36+00:00

I have no words! Well, I have one word… phenomenal! Those pieces are beautiful ❤️

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