Now that I've lost just over 36 pounds (and still going), the "are you pregnant again?!" emails and comments have ceased. And just when you thought viewers were tuning in again to listen to the forecasts, in walks another edition of......"Viewer Comments and Emails".....
While I was speaking to a group of people a couple of weeks ago, one lady came up to me and made a comment about my hair. "I've been telling my friends, 'I wish Barbie Bassett would get rid of that poofy hair on tv', but now that I see you in person, it's not big at all!" Another viewer wrote that I looked like Peppermint Patty and that I needed some help in the hair department. For the record, I have been pushing my hair down lately so it doesn't look so big on tv. Remember, tv makes everything look big. Yes, even hair. (I can't believe I'm actually pushing my hair down now for viewers!)
I had just gotten a compliment from a viewer last night on an ivory duster/jacket I wore. That compliment didn't last long because another email followed right behind.
"The outfits that you wore last week really highlighted the effort that you are making on losing weight. The outfit you had on tonight does just the opposite! Please put it and all the rest made in the same style away! Really like your reports; just can't handle these types of outfits. Thanks." Signed Anonymous
I was gone for most of last week so I had a hard timing thinking about the outfits I wore on tv. I can barely remember what I wore to church Sunday, much less last week, and I wonder how some people can remember what I wore that far back! I took an armload of clothes home to my mother at Thanksgiving for her to take in and move buttons over; to try to tailor fit a little better. I wish I had an unlimited supply of money to spend on clothes and accessories to make all viewers happy, but that is not reality in the Jackson television market. Money is tight for everyone and I'm no different. When I have more money, I'll be glad to buy more clothes.
I think I'll do as Colossians 3:12 suggests, "clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." Goodness knows, I need it!
9 comments:
Barbie, you are a beautiful person, inside and out. Just be yourself. You are never going to please all of the viewers. God gave you a glorious head of hair! Don't you be trying to push it down. :)
Barbie...when I did weather on television, EVERYONE (and I mean EVERYONE) was a coach! I know you go through the exact same stuff...'you ought to say this or that'...'you use your hands too much'...'you don't use your hands enough'...etc, etc, etc!
I'm glad people watched and I know it comes with the territory...the scripture reference you made was very timely!
I can't believe people send you this stuff. It's insane! What right do they have to criticize what you wear on television. These people really need to get a life!
Love your new family picture!! What a beautiful family! You are blessed indeed!!!
Love the new pic!
It really blows my mind how small and self absorbed people can be. Anyone who would comment negatively on the way you dress or the size of your hair have to be insecure of themselves. I have always thought you were absolutely beautiful...I have been known to make the comment that I wish I was a pretty as you (more than once as a matter of fact)...Just keep on doing what you are doing, some people wouldn't know beauty or fashon if you slapped it in the face with it. WOW...the nerve of some people!
I think you're looking great and the new family photo is awesome! What a beautiful family!
I agree with Karen, I wish I had your hair Barbie! It's beautiful, no matter how you wear it, long or short, it always looks great! Thanks for being such an inspiration.
hey barbie!
just wanted you to know that my little two year old loves you. whenever you come on he hollers- look mama! it's barbie basket!! :)
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