In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 8...It's Never Too Late To Start Again!

[AKASnowWhite]

Went to JC tonight and lost 1.6 pounds!

YAY! That's awesome news Paula!

Lisa - I so love your post begging us all to accept our body shapes and focus on being healthy. Please don't even think about editing it. It is too good to lose.

WORD!

Nancy--actually, I am not drinking! I haven't had a great week in terms of points, I am going to pass on the wine tonight. I actually have a shot of staying within my points today.

Points? hmmmm. I think I've heard of them before. Somewhere, deep down in my memory. Can't quite recall the details.....


Yes. I'm *that* far off plan.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Oh! And for all you Glee fans out there....

Apparently one of the girls that Becca takes voice lessons with won a randomly selected slot to audition for Glee. Tomorrow! I truly have no details....Becca just dropped that bombshell at dinner.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Ok. This dress thing.

We are going to a fundraising event this Saturday evening, and I need a dress. So, I go out and shop. And look. And try on tons of dresses, all of which make me go "meh". I do find one that I really like, but it costs nearly $150 - which I am totally NOT willing to spend on a dress that I will wear once. <sigh>

I hit up some of the local consignment shops that are known for higher-end merchandise. At one, I try on at least a 1/2 dozen different dresses, nothing quite does it for me. The owner, being fabulously helpful, decides she should "check in back" just in case something has come in that she hasn't processed yet. She comes out with the most AMAZING dress. White w/black accents. My size. My PRICE ($36). perfect right? not quite. It has a note on it "hold for xxxx until 5pm Wednesday" Bah. Darn that person who picked up MY dress

I do finally find a dress at DressBarn that is ok. I don't love it, but it's not bad. (I searched for it on line, but couldn't find a picture.) It's a teal green, sleeveless (not spaghetti though) v neck. It has a sparkly band just below the b00bs, and then several tiers - not ruffles , but layers for the skirt, and hits just above the knee.

I buy this dress and on the way home I pick up Becca from a friends house. Becca wants to see the dress. I tell her when we get home, I'll show her. Fine. But she wants to see it ON me (she's going too. My dress needs pre-approval ). Fine.

We get home, and I hang the dress in the kitchen. She lifts the bag to see it - takes one look and <horrified> says "OMG. Did you get a FLIPPER AND GILLS to go with it?" oh sure. Like I'm going to wear it NOW.

 

[lisaviolet]

I do find one that I really like, but it costs nearly $150 - which I am totally NOT willing to spend on a dress that I will wear once. <sigh>

Okay, I don't know what's wrong with me tonight - I simply can't shut my mouth. It's got to be two weeks of straight meditation. You should all run for the hills -NOW!!!!!

Nancy! This PISSES ME OFF! Like REALLY pisses me off. I don't know why really - but it does.

And you won't wear it once. You can wear it to my wedding. Or Paula's. Or Amiee's. Or Megan's. Listen to me - I"m not even a wedding girl. Or some big party we have. What is becoming of me?

Get the effin' dress Nancy!

 

[lisaviolet]

To wear something that you are just "okay" with is crap to yourself. I'ts crapping on yourself. You work hard (family) - you work hard (job) - you work hard (HERE!!!!) you work hard (ummm ERIN!!!).

Show off the flippin' body and get the dress you LOVE!

Get the effin dress Nancy!

I swear I'm not drunk.

 

[HockeyKat]

I'm with Nancy on this one. I would never spend $150 on a dress. But then again, dresses are not important to me. I would spend $150 on a cool phone or gadget, or something I needed for hockey, or dinner in WDW, in a heartbeat.

 

[lisaviolet]

One of the women at work thought I was 10 years younger than I am (she guessed 18) HOWEVER, I don't believe for a second this is because of how I look, I think its because I was sat in the corner eating a sandwich cut into squares, a childs fromage frais and a funsize bag of chopped fruit for lunch just like a child would eat!

OMG. How did I miss pasting this? Oh Kelly.



Thanks Nancy.

OMG - I have had the total day from hell... It is killing me that I can't call this one member of my team and tell him to not come back from his vacation. The only plus side to all of this is that I am interviewing potential replacements for him next week. So stressed - but am not eating my way through it so in my best Stewie from "Family Guy" voice - Victory is Mine!

Starting to calm down - finally. Tomorrow I have to deal with this guy's screw ups (that both the client and now the design team have picked up on), but I can handle that. Dealing with him is the issue. He won't listen to anyone. Thankfully, my big boss is aware and agrees with me - he has to go.

So other than work crap the week is going well (mainly because there isn't much time to do anything else). Went to JC tonight and lost 1.6 pounds! I am beyond thrilled over this given last week's 4+ pound weight gain debacle. I am back to my regular Monday night session next week so I am focusing on getting through the weekend.

How is everyone doing here?

Lisa - I so love your post begging us all to accept our body shapes and focus on being healthy. Please don't even think about editing it. It is too good to lose.

Well they all beat me back Paula. Thanks.

Great on the loss but even better on the not eating through the work sh!t. Good for you. Easier said than done.

Oh! And for all you Glee fans out there....

Apparently one of the girls that Becca takes voice lessons with won a randomly selected slot to audition for Glee. Tomorrow! I truly have no details....Becca just dropped that bombshell at dinner.

Oh wow. That's exciting!

 

[lisaviolet]

I'm with Nancy on this one. I would never spend $150 on a dress. But then again, dresses are not important to me. I would spend $150 on a cool phone or gadget, or something I needed for hockey, or dinner in WDW, in a heartbeat.

Oh come on. I'm not a girly girl. Or have tons of dough. But it's blasphemy to wear something that you just think is "okay".

BLASPHEMY!!!!!!

You know what I'll go further. I bet - seriously - that if we all wore clothes that turned our crank so to speak that some weight would just magically come off. And even if that is clothing where Riley says "because SHE CAN!".

Where is Liz?

Liz - we don't care about your laptop. Get your a$$ back here. You are SO needed.

 

[lisaviolet]

Kat - I said today was the day!!! Were the DVC gods not listening to me?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

We get home, and I hang the dress in the kitchen. She lifts the bag to see it - takes one look and <horrified> says "OMG. Did you get a FLIPPER AND GILLS to go with it?" oh sure. Like I'm going to wear it NOW.

OMG!!!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Lisa, I just want to come up there and give you a GIANT glass of wine and a GIANT HUG!! You are awesome

In a way Nancy, she is right, if it will not brake the bank, why not do something extra nice for yourself and get the good dress. Hey after you can sell it on Ebay and make some $$$$ back

 

[lisaviolet]

Lisa, I just want to come up there and give you a GIANT glass of wine and a GIANT HUG!! You are awesome

k

All in the same night that I kind of called your loved one a dumba$$? God I miss That 70s show.

Thanks Jo.

And I hope you both get that return soon. That simply sucks.

 

[lisaviolet]

Show off the flippin' body.

Oh the irony of the words used.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Good Morning Everyone! Ive got that Friday feeling!

Even the red icon didn't give you an ounce of street cred.

I know

Hey dirty dog - soon, eh? May? He's performing at the Junos (our Grammys) this weekend. As is that little Justin boy who Jean seems to be in love with.

YES its the 6th of May! Im on countdown!
I do not understand the little Justin boy, he scares me. Hes like a robot child of the corn!

So - are you experiencing any effects of the volcanic ash that has shut down all the airports in Western Europe? A group of kids from our high school was supposed to leave today for a 10 trip to France - but have been delayed until SUNDAY!

Its crazy Nancy - all UK airspace is restricted until at least 7pm tonight for all non-emergency flights! Its weird to see all the airports on tv completely deserted!

Went to JC tonight and lost 1.6 pounds! I am beyond thrilled over this given last week's 4+ pound weight gain debacle. I am back to my regular Monday night session next week so I am focusing on getting through the weekend.

Awesome job Paula!

Kelly--sorry, but the idea of you angry makes me smile! You are adorable when angry!

I don't suppose I scared him very much but I like to think I made him think twice about his stupid policies!

Nancy - Im not a girly girl either, like Kat I say get the dress! You should not wear clothes that don't make you feel like awesomeness!

Off to work now (yes Lisa, im going to the train station!)

Have a great Friday everyone

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm with Nancy on this one. I would never spend $150 on a dress. But then again, dresses are not important to me. I would spend $150 on a cool phone or gadget, or something I needed for hockey, or dinner in WDW, in a heartbeat.

I knew that you'd see it that way. I rarely have an opportunity (need?) to wear a fancy dress, so I look at it as a "cost per wear" thing. If I knew I was going to wear it 5 times, I'd say it was $30 "per wear" and maybe I could justify it. But I'm not. And I know I could always sell or consign it, but reality is it will probably hang in my closet *just in case* until it is long out out of style.

So, I'm going with the "I like you, but don't LOVE you" dress. (btw Kat, I found it on sale, 70% off, for $21. I think I could love it for that price! )

OMG!!!

yes. My daughter is a charmer.

I do not understand the little Justin boy, he scares me. Hes like a robot child of the corn!

You MUST mean Justin Bieber.



Spending the morning working on my headspace. I'm so far "off" I need to send up a flare for the rescue squad!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Nancy--sorry about the dress fiasco! Ugh. I am with you on this--I have a really hard time finding a great dress for me. I can't do sleeveless or strapless/spaghetti straps, and then finding the *right* length given my height is challenging as well. I usually give up. Fortunately, I have so little need to wear one.

Paula--well done on the loss! Yes! Back in the right direction.

Megan--where are you?

OMG, remember when Kat encouraged us all to SPEND?!?!

 

[HockeyKat]

I knew that you'd see it that way. I rarely have an opportunity (need?) to wear a fancy dress, so I look at it as a "cost per wear" thing. If I knew I was going to wear it 5 times, I'd say it was $30 "per wear" and maybe I could justify it. But I'm not. And I know I could always sell or consign it, but reality is it will probably hang in my closet *just in case* until it is long out out of style.

So, I'm going with the "I like you, but don't LOVE you" dress. (btw Kat, I found it on sale, 70% off, for $21. I think I could love it for that price! )

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Spending the morning working on my headspace. I'm so far "off" I need to send up a flare for the rescue squad! [/COLOR]

Exactly. I will spend money on something I love (or, say a random pair of size 12 jeans that fit when I didn't expect it) or will use/enjoy a lot, but not on something that is just for obligatory purposes.


Sorry about the headspace.

Nancy--sorry about the dress fiasco! Ugh. I am with you on this--I have a really hard time finding a great dress for me. I can't do sleeveless or strapless/spaghetti straps, and then finding the *right* length given my height is challenging as well. I usually give up. Fortunately, I have so little need to wear one.

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OMG, remember when Kat encouraged us all to SPEND?!?!

Remember when I bought running shoes at an actual store? Not even really on sale??


I have some trouble finding dresses as well. My height is all waist-down, and I am actually "petite" (by the crazy women's dressmaker version of petite. meaning short) on top. If the top part fits well, the bottom is scandalously short. I do a lot better with separates.


Paula, great job on the loss!!!


I have decided, today is an off day. My parents are taking us to dinner and I want to enjoy it.


And LISA... WE PASSED!! 150 pts available now, 300 available in Sept, $72/pt (because seller pays closing).

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Kat, I don't know much about DVC points, but I am happy that you got what you wanted.


OMG, having a major emotional day. I have to do Kindergarten/ Preschool registration for next fall. . WOW, just reading over the paper work for Alexa to go to Kindergarten, I am not doing well. Why am I such a mess that she is going to K. Just a mess. My baby is not a baby. OMG. is their meds I can take for this???

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG. is their meds I can take for this???

Yes. Xanax. Get some.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Kat--WOO HOO on the resale going through! Ah DVC, how I love thee! I am so excited to see the Grand Californian next month! And we are trying for Bay Lake Tower for our December trip. If not there, then AKV-Kidani.

Jo--I know. It freaked me out when Riley went off to K also. I still cry on the first day of school every year. I know, I know...Nancy is rolling her eyes at me.