Err… Kinda Great Advice From My Mom
My mother gave me tons of good advice growing up.
Constantly.
At least, that is what I remember. Much of her wisdom must have have sunk in because overall I think I turned out pretty well. Meaning: I’ve never been to jail. Technically, I have been read my rights and handcuffed but I NEVER WENT TO JAIL.
Oh dear, did I just say that out loud?
Okay, so maybe her words of wisdom weren’t all THAT GOOD. Or maybe I was just a crazy teenager? Anyway…
For whatever reason, there is one piece of advice that my mom delivered to me that stands out in my mind to this very day. I will never EVER forget it. Probably because it stunned me into silence.
Her advice? “Jenny, don’t ever let a guy take a picture of you naked. You’ll always regret it.”
ERR… WHAT?!
Oh yes, she actually imparted that wisdom on me. And I remember that moment as clear as day. Wouldn’t you? I have never figured out what prompted it. Was my little warped 15 year old mind considering posing for Playboy or something? (Not!) Just for the record – My mom actually denies that little morsel of intelligence. She says she has no idea what I am talking about and that she never said that.
Sure you didn’t mom. (I so totally know that I am right.)
So there you have it folks. Words of wisdom for the day: Don’t pose naked for anyone. You can thank my mom for it later.
LOL!! Nice piece of advice
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Does this mean that the pics that dude was trying to bribe you with last week were faked?! SHOCK
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It’s too bad that all those Hollywood starlets & Facebook exhibitionists never heard that advice. Seriously, what is up with all those women?! It makes me feel like I’m the only one with no naked pics floating around the Net.
Funny thing is my Mother said the same thing–like I ever would:) She said remember to ask yourself this in any situation–”would my mother approve?”
To this day–I find myself asking, “would Mom approve???”
Cute post as always Jenny–xoxoxo
Heather
My mother NEVER gave me such sage advice – so frankly, it’s a miracle I’m not plastered all over facebook or something. Obviously it would totally be her fault! Well done mom!
x,
Paula
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Twitter: mammamania
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My mom was way ahead of the sexting phase. She must have seen that trend coming even in the 80s! I still have no idea WHY she felt like she needed to tell ME that.
Maybe your Momma got a glimpse of the future. Present day, like in today, that is some REALLY good advice!
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Love it! It is good advice!
Why is it though, that mom’s seem to have selective memory on things we remember them saying and they don’t? This happens all the time with my mother!!
HAHAHAHA that is awesome….my mom once told me never to get into hot tubs with boys because I would get an STD….probably one of the pieces of advice she would also deny!
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Stopping by from Mama Kat’s…
I like this advice, don’t know how useful it is for guys but it could work just as well.
Thanks for sharing,
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Your Mama was a genius!
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OMG hahaha that’s hysterical!
I will have to remember that little tid bit!
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Hilarious! It IS good advice, I’m sure. If I were her I’d take the credit for it.
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lol. i wish i’d have *taken* that advice. (did i just say that outloud??)
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