B!TC# IT OUT!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

^What Galene said!!! Seriously, Galene is one of my biggest mermaid inspirations

Jaffa, dis is for you:

Hmm... I don't remember seeing Ursula doing that in the movie...

[Meronica]

My bust size has always bugged me off and on throughout the years. I'm 20, 5'7", but pretty thin so naturally my boobs aren't very big (32B). I really don't mind, but that has always been the first thing people use to try to insult me, and it makes me a target for dirty older men who want an underage girl because of my young appearance. The rest of the women in my family are pretty busty as well (but also heavier). People tend to think that I'm younger than my 17-year-old little sister. -.-

The kicker is that about two months ago my darling boyfriend (who is lovely to me otherwise and fully supports my mermaiding) got drunk on a night out with his buddies and texted me asking if I'd ever get breast implants so I could be "perfect". I was pretty hurt by this and he ended up apologizing the next day, but it's stuck in the back of my mind and on some days it's easy to feel like I'm just not attractive at all because of something so dumb and trivial as bust size. :/ But I guess that's all people notice about me...?

[MarkF]

Meronica don’t feel incomplete because you think your bust size has anything to do with how your friends perceive you. You are perfect. If for style reasons you can wear enhancing underclothing.
In case you think I’m telling you this to make feel better look at who is also your size and has no problem with finding attention when they want it. Actresses with a 32B size use this link and see who else shares your size.

https://www.google.com/search?q=actr...ed=0CAYQ_AUoAQ

As for this B-Friend there will always be something-Always.
Breast enlargement is for you. (and not him)

[Mermaid Wesley]

My bust size has always bugged me off and on throughout the years. I'm 20, 5'7", but pretty thin so naturally my boobs aren't very big (32B). I really don't mind, but that has always been the first thing people use to try to insult me, and it makes me a target for dirty older men who want an underage girl because of my young appearance. The rest of the women in my family are pretty busty as well (but also heavier). People tend to think that I'm younger than my 17-year-old little sister. -.-

The kicker is that about two months ago my darling boyfriend (who is lovely to me otherwise and fully supports my mermaiding) got drunk on a night out with his buddies and texted me asking if I'd ever get breast implants so I could be "perfect". I was pretty hurt by this and he ended up apologizing the next day, but it's stuck in the back of my mind and on some days it's easy to feel like I'm just not attractive at all because of something so dumb and trivial as bust size. :/ But I guess that's all people notice about me...?

Hey girl, all boobs are good boobs. Small boobs are cute big boobs are cute BOOBS. NO boobs are cute. YOURE cute. From the other side, having big boobs makes me a target for lewd comments all day erryday, It makes it hard to find clothes that fit and are flattering, and people judge me IMMEDIATELY because of my body. "Oh i didnt know you were smart" (in a university class. ugh) What im saying is screw them. People will always find something to make fun of on another person no matter how conventionally attractive they are.Your body is your body. Nobody elses opinion matters AT ALL. If i were you i would absolutely chew out the boyfriend for saying that because it wasnt cool at all. Especially if youre still thinking about it. Nobody gets to make you feel bad about your body ok? and I promise people dont always look at you and think small boobs. Youre perfect already. THAT BEING SAID. if you ever DID want a breast enhancement for yourself, thats ok too. Your body, your rules.

[Meronica]

Thanks guys. Wesley, it's nice to hear someone at the other end of the spectrum b!tc#ing it out as well. I guess people will find a way to pick on you no matter what you look like. I'm very anti-boob job and feel fine about how I look personally, so I guess I need to just not care what other people think. :/ It's really easy to forget the positives and dwell on the negatives.

[Talia]

Meronica, another big breasted girl here (38D), and I echo completely Wesley' sentiments. Another bad thing about big breasts is, at least for me, the back aching (people tend to forget that big boobs are heavy), and the impossibility of go bra-less (not to mention the lacking of mermaid tops in the market for people of our bra size).

I would do size reduction surgery if it wasn't so darn expensive, and because I do not want to enter an operation room unless it is absolutely necessary - an operation like that scares the shit out of me.

The only thing that matters is what you want/ how you feel.

[PearlieMae]

Please don't waste another nanosecond fretting about boob size! Or what other people think of your size, or age, or hobby or profession! It's a total waste if time and energy!

[Vrindavana Starfish]

Ahh Meronica, people can be real jerks. I'm a B too, but I used to be a D, and very self-conscious about it. I would wear a sport bra, duck tape over it, and then another bra to make myself smaller. It was very uncomfortable for sports (I used to be a diver.) I am much, much happier with my current size. We don't have to wear bras! There are so many cool designs where a bra would show and look bad, and we can totally rock those looks. Every body, busty or not, has its perks.

As for the creepy dirty old man perverts, I find that if you call them on that right away, they get freaked and go away. I'm not shy with that. Just be direct and say, "you're being gross, and you have no right to sexualize me, and you're a pervert who likes young girls. Leave me alone." Say it loud and clear, better if other people overhear, because it draws a clear line of what is unacceptable to you, and drawing attention in that circumstance can be really helpful. If they keep talking, or trying to make excuses, keep saying, "leave me alone" over and over, louder each time, until they do. They will. I've had men do this to me while I was wearing a sari, while I had clothes on over my dance leotard, when wearing jeans and a t-shirt. It's disgusting, and wearing a pretty tail is not an excuse for anyone to make you uncomfortable.

As for the boyfriend, tell him it's as horrible and hurtful as if you asked him to get a penis enlargement, and how would he feel about himself if you asked him to do that? Drunk or not, that was an awful thing to say to you, because clearly you're awesome, small boobs and all.

[shimmygoddess]

I am self conscious too. I used to also be a D, but after nursing 3 kids, they are just not the same. I have considered implants basically to be back to what I used to be, but my hubby is against it. Thank goodness for Victoria Secrets padded pushup everything bras...LOL

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Don't be sad Meronica. I used to be an 32B size when I was in high school and then throughout my teenage age years, and up to my mid 30s. After awhile, and years, you gain some weight and go up a size or two. I am now a 34C bra.

[Merman Dan]

Why is it that I cannot get this song out of my head, now?

[Vrindavana Starfish]

Bwahahahahaha!

[Sherielle]

The thing that irritates me the most, is when family members think I'm gone total bonkers, and some do say it in my face, that there are no old mermaids or granny mermaids, when all I try to explain is that the tail is just for giggles and the monofin is for exercise. They just don't get it, that it takes a lot of energy and exertion to do so. Then they make snark comments on my tails.

"What type of fish are you?"
My reply, "None. I choose colors that I like."
Their reply, "Then you're not a real mermaid. And you're so old. Behaving like a kid."
Me, "This sounds like the same chat we had last time. Not trying to be real, just making MY exercise time a funny experience. It has nothing to do with trying to be real, making money or trying to be young again. Its just for me only."

At this point I normally give up trying to explain, and just walk away. Experience has taught me that I never win at anything within my family. 40 years of being wordy beatings, and one just shuts up and walk away.

Mega fin slaps for them all!!

I'll be 50 in three years. I'll have a mermaid beach party somewhere, hopefully this menopause thing is over by then. I cannot stand the flushes, the terrible mood swings and the incoherent ramblings at the keyboard... Everyone is invited!

We are the same age! I just started mermaiding myself and plan to be doing it as a performer for a while. Screw them. you got us.

[maressa]

I hate passive aggressive people!!! I was out at an event I produce last night to support the event and socialize with patrons and another older woman who does events snidely commented that every time she wants to do something, I'm already working on it or 'shark' the idea from her... and also little comments about how she 'doesn't have the money' to start things and doesn't make any once she does. This from the woman who I gave a start to and got the connections she now uses daily... as well as who just spent thousands on new boobs. Uh, one, you never tell me any of your ideas or mention what you're working on, so how I am I supposed to know? Also, uhhhh, I'm sorry, I just come up with ideas, take action on them, pour all my time into them, prioritize my time, and make them happen- and I'm business minded so I, and everyone who works with me, makes money! Sorry that I'm successful??? :P I feel bad for her but the passive aggressive jealousy thing does not sit well with me!

[Rivertee]

Those who envy others often become bitter and sour, this in rurn leaves a bad taste in the mouths of company

[maressa]

Those who envy others often become bitter and sour, this in rurn leaves a bad taste in the mouths of company

She's incredibly bitter, and openly told me that she 'sucked up' to me when she met me because she knew it would get her more opportunities. Seriously??? Gah!

[Rivertee]

Hmm wonder how long before she turns green?

[Lucinda]

I hate making appointments over the phone. Best one yet:

Pre-recorded voice: "You are still in the queue. If you would like us to call you back during the course of the day, please press 1."
With what?!? My phone doesn't have an actual, physical number pad or keyboard!
And do they have to play that same song over and over again (in between the pre-recorded messages). It's like... gah!

[SeaMansa]

Know what really grinds my gears? BAD *EFFING* WRITERS! One of my favorite shows is really going downhill and worst of all the entire fandom is split down the middle all because of "ships". What's worse is that the writers seem to be fan pandering rather than focusing on a good story, or the original story they had planned. So now this show which I loved so much is basically crap and im sick of arguing with other fans about fictional characters. Like I am so done.
For those who don't know, "ships" is a term for couples in a relationship, like Harry/Hermione or Bella/Edward, etc.

[maressa]

An update to the above rant... she has since decided to post 'poor me' aggressive Facebook statuses (not directly naming me of course) as well as texting me begging to be included in one of my shows because she 'really needs the money'. Le sigh. I wrote her and asked her if we could just meet up and talk it out because obviously she has some pent up issues with me... but isn't just telling me directly.