Comments on: quince años…

By: laura

laura — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:13:00 +0000

yay! I am happy to hear it went well, and even happier to hear you used my non-sappy words of wisdom:)
muy bien!

By: scoey-d

scoey-d — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:51:00 +0000

Post-15… it went surprisingly well. I had several people mention that it was a really ‘spiritual’ ceremony… they ‘felt it.’ The Sweet 15′er cried at the end when I gave her words of ‘advice & encouragement’ – I used Laura’s “when I was 15, I wouldn’t have listened to any advice that any adult would have given to me” & it really broke the ice…

Thanks all-

By: Jeni

Jeni — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:53:00 +0000

I was going to come up with something, but plucky’s answer basically summarized most of what I would have said, so I’d say I second plucky’s suggestions. :)

By: Murdoc

Murdoc — Sat, 31 May 2008 04:27:00 +0000

I would say: no nasty dancin at the after party.

By: noel

noel — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:54:00 +0000

i would say dream big, think outside the box, you are one of a kind and no else before or after will ever be like you so don’t forget that. don’t think that because you are younger you can’t change the world.
just some stuff off the top of my head.
you will do great because whatever you do end up saying will be sincere and from the heart. which is a good heart.

By: David

David — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:55:00 +0000

I went to one of my students' quinceanera when I was teaching in LA.

I was the white guy.

I didn't stay long.

By: laura

laura — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:48:00 +0000

plucky’s got some mad skillz.

and yes, i would have done one of those 3 things, for sure.

By: scoey-d

scoey-d — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:32:00 +0000

Laura- I think you’d have listened to me… because of my great wisdom & wit. And humility. :)

Or, you’d have kicked my butt & told me to get out of your face. Or ignored me really, really hard.

TPT – very nice.

By: TPluckyT

TPluckyT — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:57:00 +0000

You are very beautiful, don’t hide your beauty . . . You are a gift to us from God, don’t be afraid to share your gift . . . You are worth fighting for . . . Don’t ever believe anyone who says otherwise . . .

I read these to Tiffany and she gave it her stamp of approval . . . :-)

By: laura

laura — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:29:00 +0000

As I said before… I can help you with your espanol.
Seriously though, when I was 15, I wouldn’t have listened to any advice that any adult would have given to me. I will pray that this young lady will take in any words of wisdom you may have for her. Sorry, got nothing else for ya.