Two Chicks and...a Mouse!~ADRs, a wedding, and Property Virgins? 9.25.09

[Enchanted]

Haha, I do the same thing when I clean the house. I put on my iPod, and I have too much fun bopping around instead of actually cleaning.

All of your dresses are so cute! Don't you love losing weight and rediscovering old gems in the back of your closet? I found an AE tube top from last summer that I bought which was too small, and it finally fits!

And OMG! I want those shoes so badly I can taste it! Gorgeous!

I hope the packing is still going well!

 

[stacikristine]

What cute dresses!!! May I say that the dresses and the shoes are way hot! And I'm so excited that you can wear them after such a long time!! That's awesome!

Packing stinks. But YAY for getting so much done! You'll be so glad when this is finally over!

 

[TeaForTulips]

Those dresses are GREAT! I those shoes! I want them! I'm glad packing is coming along for you! I'm sorry your back is getting sore! No excuse better than a DIS post to take a break! We'll be needing some pics of you in those dresses at some point!

 

[tinkgurl]

LOVE, love, LOVE the shoes!

 

[jewels1916]

Cute dresses! I bet they look great on!!! I ADORE those shoes!!! I want a pair although I have no idea where I would ever wear them.

Thanks! They are definitely fun to wear...especially to places where you get to sit and don't have to stand a lot.

I LOVE your dress! Great that it is fits. Are you in the wedding party?

Thanks! Yep, I am the Maid of Honor.

Isn't it fun to fit back into your clothes again!

Your dresses are really snazzy, as my DM would say. Those shoes are very nice, but man, they would hurt my feet. I don't know that I could last through a wedding in them! This reminds me, I'll need to get something to wear to my sis-in-law's wedding in August. I think I'll have my own celebratory shopping spree though. I don't have any cute dresses to fit back into.

Be careful with your back! *insert finger shaking smilie here* Use those abs and quads girl! Seriously though. Do be careful. Stretch and take hot baths. Moving is really hard on your back. Your comment brought back bad memories.

Hope you are having a productive weekend. When is your official last day on the job?

Yes, it is a great feeling to fit back into clothes!! I've worn the shoes to one wedding already, so I think I will manage. They aren't the most comfy shoes I've ever put on, and they will NOT make it through the reception, but at least through the wedding. Probably once the reception starts I will be back in flats...

My last day in the office is today, actually! Very sad. They had a little goodbye party for me with a Dallas Cowboys cake, and my boss and team is taking me out tonight.

YAY TBM and gaining another local DIS'er!!

I love that dress with the hanker chief looking bottom!! So cute!

And, those SHOES!! Ohmigosh. I'm in love with them! I'm a bit obsessive about shoes. Haha. That pair is GREAT!

Thanks!! The shoes are from Bakers, I love Bakers! And I have a slight obsession with shoes as well! Perhaps you and I should go shoe shopping together soon!!

Haha, I do the same thing when I clean the house. I put on my iPod, and I have too much fun bopping around instead of actually cleaning.

All of your dresses are so cute! Don't you love losing weight and rediscovering old gems in the back of your closet? I found an AE tube top from last summer that I bought which was too small, and it finally fits!

And OMG! I want those shoes so badly I can taste it! Gorgeous!

I hope the packing is still going well!

LoL! I know, it's like, I have to find music that I don't like as well, otherwise I am just dancing and singing....
Thanks! I really am loving the fact that I can fit back into some of my clothes that otherwise weren't fitting.
The shoes are from Bakers, although I bought them last year, so they *might* not have them...

What cute dresses!!! May I say that the dresses and the shoes are way hot! And I'm so excited that you can wear them after such a long time!! That's awesome!

Packing stinks. But YAY for getting so much done! You'll be so glad when this is finally over!

Thank you! And you're right, packing does stink. It didn't take nearly this long to pack when I was moving from OK to DC, but this is taking f-o-r-e-v-e-r! So glad that I am leaving on Saturday!!

Those dresses are GREAT! I those shoes! I want them! I'm glad packing is coming along for you! I'm sorry your back is getting sore! No excuse better than a DIS post to take a break! We'll be needing some pics of you in those dresses at some point!

Thank you!! I was very excited to find all these great things! Now to find places to wear them! Eh, my back was sore, but nothing that a hot shower didn't fix! Soon as I have a chance to wear those dresses, I'll be posting some pics!

LOVE, love, LOVE the shoes!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am pretty excited about them! I personally think that shoes can change your life. Just ask Cinderella!

 

[jewels1916]

Just a brief little....non-update. Today is my last day in the office, after which I will be officially unemployed. I am a little nervous about that, but hopefully I can find something pretty soon once I get back down in TX. My Dad thinks I should start my own business. I wonder if he remembers that I am only 23 years old?

Speaking of 23....has anyone been wondering what the whole "Are you 23?" has been about on the Disney website? Well, allears has today that Disney Twenty-Three is a new magazine that Disney is releasing. Here is the link for that post.
1923 is the year Walt Disney Corporation was established.

*New D23 info* Mousesavers.com has it that D23 is an official community for Disney fans. The $75 one-year membership includes:

Disney twenty-three quarterly publication: A one-year subscription (four issues) to D23's new collectible magazine filled with stunning photography, dazzling illustrations and the ultimate Disney insider perspective. This advertising-free keepsake is the all-access pass to discovering the magic of Disney's past, present and future.

Membership Certificate and Card: The D23 membership card and suitable-for-framing member certificate -- both specially created for D23's Charter Year -- feature many of Disney's most beloved characters.

Surprise Collectible Gift and Member Merchandise: Each member who joins D23 will receive an exclusive collectible gift from the new Walt Disney Archives Collection. This merchandise line was created specifically with D23 members in mind, and each piece is authorized by the Walt Disney Archives. D23 members will have exclusive or early access to a wide assortment of Walt Disney Archives Collection pieces.

D23 Expo and Member Special Events: The D23 Expo -- to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from September 10-13, 2009 -- will be "The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience," featuring incredible speakers, celebrity appearances, breathtaking exhibitions, interactive experiences, sneak peeks, film screenings, one-of-a-kind merchandise, and much more. All Disney fans are welcome, but D23 members will receive a discount on Expo admissions and early access to the show daily. D23 also offers unique members-only special event opportunities throughout the year.

Disney.com/D23: All fans can stay connected to Disney every day through D23's new Web site, featuring up-to-the-minute Disney news, feature stories, event info and more, but only D23 members will receive regular email updates on special event and merchandise opportunities exclusive to them.
*all of this info is from Mousesavers.


Hope you are all having a great day! My appearance on the boards may become pretty sporadic over the rest of the week, as I will be packing and such. My mother is set to arrive around 11am on Thursday, to help me finish packing. The movers are supposed to be at my apt. on Saturday morning, and once they are out, Mom and I are going to finish up a little bit of cleaning, and then head out, on the road to TX! I can't believe it's almost time to leave!

 

[HeatherBelle614]

WOHO TBM!!

Uhm, shoe shopping? YES! Long story short, but I recently found out I have permanently damaged my feet from years of dance, so I have to sell most of my shoes and go with flats, which of course, means I just need to go buy more shoes! How successful do you think a shoe-only garage sale would go? Haha.

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Wohoooo the big move is soooo close now! Hope the last day at the office went well.

I joined that D23 club last night. I figure if you buy the mag a barnes and noble its $15 or $16 an issue so the membership just about covers the subscription and you get a few extra perks. I figure I would try it for a year and if it's not worth it I wouldn't renew. Did you join?

Good luck with the move this weekend. Drive safe!!!!

 

[TxRabbit]

Just a brief little....non-update. Today is my last day in the office, after which I will be officially unemployed. I am a little nervous about that, but hopefully I can find something pretty soon once I get back down in TX. My Dad thinks I should start my own business. I wonder if he remembers that I am only 23 years old?

I know, it's nerve wracking to be unemployed! I did the same thing when I was about your age. Boy did that sentence made me feel old. But seriously, I was waiting for DH to finish up in college, I didn't really care for the job I had. My mom really needed my help to get her home based business started; my parents were in the process of relocating and my mom starting her business. Anyway, I moved into an apt with my mom because my dad was still in CA waiting for the house to sell.

Anyway, with the wisdom of someone SOOOOO much older I totally get what your dad is saying. Now is the time to start your own business. If you have any aspirations in that area, if you are living with your parents again, especially, then you have a nice level of responsibility/commitment in your life that will enable you to dedicate the time needed to get a business off the ground. Later, when you are married with kids, it would be much more difficult. Later, when you need to pay for your housing and other expenses, it will be very difficult. Now, when you are foot loose and fancy free, you are all set to go.

Don't get a complex about your age. Age has very little to do with anything. Opportunity, desire, ambition, and smart working have much more to do with your successes in your career life than your age...Oh! I hear DS waking up...which cuts this little discussion short!

 

[jewels1916]

WOHO TBM!!

Uhm, shoe shopping? YES! Long story short, but I recently found out I have permanently damaged my feet from years of dance, so I have to sell most of my shoes and go with flats, which of course, means I just need to go buy more shoes! How successful do you think a shoe-only garage sale would go? Haha.

My feet are pretty banged up too from all the dancing! My knees took the worst beating though... We'll plan a shoe-shopping excursion sooooon!! My best friend from high school's husband is the manager of shoes at Nordstrom's....we may have to see if we can go harass him into letting us use his discount!!

Wohoooo the big move is soooo close now! Hope the last day at the office went well.

I joined that D23 club last night. I figure if you buy the mag a barnes and noble its $15 or $16 an issue so the membership just about covers the subscription and you get a few extra perks. I figure I would try it for a year and if it's not worth it I wouldn't renew. Did you join?

Good luck with the move this weekend. Drive safe!!!!

I know!! TBM is almost here!! My last day in the office was nice, my boss took my team out for drinks as a goodbye thing, and everyone got a little teary, except for Tony, and he's a guy, so...what do ya expect?

I haven't joined the D23 yet, I am not sure if I am going to yet. It would be fun to be a part of, but I am just not sure I would use the perks...I did swing by Barnes and Noble and check out the mag though!

Thanks!!!

I know, it's nerve wracking to be unemployed! I did the same thing when I was about your age. Boy did that sentence made me feel old. But seriously, I was waiting for DH to finish up in college, I didn't really care for the job I had. My mom really needed my help to get her home based business started; my parents were in the process of relocating and my mom starting her business. Anyway, I moved into an apt with my mom because my dad was still in CA waiting for the house to sell.

Anyway, with the wisdom of someone SOOOOO much older I totally get what your dad is saying. Now is the time to start your own business. If you have any aspirations in that area, if you are living with your parents again, especially, then you have a nice level of responsibility/commitment in your life that will enable you to dedicate the time needed to get a business off the ground. Later, when you are married with kids, it would be much more difficult. Later, when you need to pay for your housing and other expenses, it will be very difficult. Now, when you are foot loose and fancy free, you are all set to go.

Don't get a complex about your age. Age has very little to do with anything. Opportunity, desire, ambition, and smart working have much more to do with your successes in your career life than your age...Oh! I hear DS waking up...which cuts this little discussion short!

Wow! Thanks for the words of wisdom! I've thought about starting my own company in the past, to be honest, and I think my dad knows that which is why he is bringing it up. I just always imagained myself to be older, with more experience when I thought about it. I have this list of things I want to do in my life, and owning my own business is on it. So is having something published. I think I might spend some time writing....



Today was my first day not at the office, and I intended to get a lot more done than I did. I spent several hours at the auto body shop....new brake pads, oil change, and new wheel locks...that took more time than expected, but it had to be done. I also vacuumed out the car and scrubbed the floor mats. My yellow xterra is all nice and shiny, inside and out. My Mom arrives tomorrow at 11am!! Wahoo! I am very excited to see her, because I haven't since December. Anyway, tomorrow is going to be a busy day with her arriving, and all the stuff that we still need to do before TBM. Hope you are all having a great week!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Today was my first day not at the office, and I intended to get a lot more done than I did. I spent several hours at the auto body shop....new brake pads, oil change, and new wheel locks...that took more time than expected, but it had to be done. I also vacuumed out the car and scrubbed the floor mats. My yellow xterra is all nice and shiny, inside and out. My Mom arrives tomorrow at 11am!! Wahoo! I am very excited to see her, because I haven't since December. Anyway, tomorrow is going to be a busy day with her arriving, and all the stuff that we still need to do before TBM. Hope you are all having a great week!!

Enjoy seeing your mom today and good luck getting everything done!

 

[Enchanted]

Hey, girl! I'm so excited for you and TBM! It's almost here! Your mom probably just got to your house, I bet. Have fun packing together! And in case I don't see you again before TBM (Finals are such a drag. ) good luck and be safe!

 

[TxRabbit]

Yay for seeing your Mom! I'm hoping to see mine next month. I haven't seen her since December either.

I hope all goes with with the finalities of getting ready for TBM!

 

[tinkgurl]

Hope everything goes well with the packing and everything for TBM! I'm sure you'll find a job down there soon!

 

[autumnpalm]

Sending you job pixie dust!!

I can't believe you are only 3 days away from The Big Move. I hope everything goes smoothly for you and I can't wait to hear all about it.

Have fun with your mom!!!

 

[HeatherBelle614]

Uhm, did you say discount on shoes??

 

[jewels1916]

Hello, everyone! Thanks for all the pixie dust and warm wishes that you sent while I dealt with TBM! I just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello and let everyone know that we did make it back to TX! The drive wasn't too bad, we made it to Nashville on the first night (Saturday night), and stayed over, then we got up and left around 9:45 Sunday, and made it to Dallas around 9pm.
The moving company has been a major stressor - they have been incommunicative and unreliable, at this point I know that most of my belongings are on a truck somewhere, hopefully not being sold. No idea when they are going to be arriving here, because they refuse to call me.

Anyway, I want to catch up with all of you just as soon as I can, probably tonight sometime!!

Hope you are all having a great week!!

Courtney

 

[Charleston Princess]

Congrats on being back in Texas! I hope you hear from the moving company soon -- what a headache!

 

[Enchanted]

YAY! I'm glad to hear TBM was a success and that you're back in Texas safe and sound!

That stinks that the moving company is being a pain though. I would be stressed out too. They never gave you an ETA on when your stuff should arrive? Hopefully it'll get there soon!

In the meantime, here's some extra pixie dust for its safe return!

 

[autumnpalm]

Oh, I hope your things get to you soon!

How does it feel to be a Texan girl again? Is the settling in and unpacking and everything going okay?

I'm glad you made it safe and sound.