Another birthday. It's usually the time to reflect on the year. How things have changed, how they've stayed the same. Here's a change: I've gained about 25 pounds this year. And what's stayed the same? I'm still trying to pretend I don't care, and I'm still being held hostage by a bloody number.
And here's something else, I spent most of the day at work yesterday trying to get up the courage to do something, take action on something I've been thinking about for years. Maybe my birthday is the time to do it. But you know what? The day doesn't matter. It's just a point in time, one that comes and goes just like any other. Waking up and making a decision is one thing. Acting on it is all that matters.
Change is never convenient, it doesn't come like clockwork. It doesn't come at all, it must be forced. And year after year I find that I'm still just not brave enough.
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29 December 2010
24 December 2010
Singing in the Rain/Umbrella
This week Southern Nevada got one of those heavy, heavy rainfalls that come around very seldom. In Vegas, Henderson and up at the Test Site it came pouring down for three days. It had rained a bit the previous weekend and I had been able to take out my new Burberry umbrella for the first time. But this was just a drizzle compared to this past week. I broke out the trench and the rain hat as well.
I enjoyed the rain for the most part. I just didn't like having to drive to N. LV in it in the morning. But when I got off the bus at the end of the day, Rory was shining with freshly beaded water running off of him.
It's so dry here that we need a nice big rain every now and then. To clean the roads, wash away the dust and just remind us that there's weather.
04 December 2010
Falling Down
Last weekend, aside from haunting the hot spots around Henderson, I made my first forays out into the holiday shopping fray. I went to the Shoppes at the Palazzo to see if there was anything good on sale. I saw a couple of things, but I ended up being good. I managed to get out of there without buying anything, though not for lack of trying. The skull charm bracelet I wanted from Links of London was on sale, but they didn't have the right color. And of course nothing was on sale at Burberry. So I made it out safe. Until the next day.
I hit the outlet stores. It was a long slow winding line up to the roof of the parking structure. But I found a spot where a man was putting his bags in his car and getting ready to leave. I put my blinker on to wait for him. And he had a stroller, and then he had to get back out to look for something in the backseat. And then it looked like he was going to make a phone call, all of which he had a right to do of course. I sat there there thinking, seriously? but reminded myself to be patient. I was rewarded with a good spot that where I thought Rory would be safe.
First off from the stairs was the Burberry outlet. I quickly ducked inside. It was packed. I found a big pile of hats on clearance. And then a beautiful silk scarf for 50% off. And a cute compact umbrella complete with a clam shell case. All of it was on sale, but I still ended up spending almost $400! Woops. And none of it was on gifts.
Then, I hit the Cole Haan outlet where they had their traditional Black Friday weekend deals, 50% off plus an additional 20% with my VIP coupon. How can you go wrong? I realized that I was breaking my Purse embargo. I had made it a whole 5 months. I figured it was okay though, because I spent less than $200, on a bag which I'd been waiting for it to go on sale. So my embargo had new rules, no "expensive" handbags for 6 months. Okay then. Still on track for that. Then I went to Kipling, and of course I had predetermined that Kipling bags don't count.
It was a bit naughty, but not too bad. Me and George had already decided what we were going to get mom and dad so there was no pressure to be figuring out the gifts.
Tuesday once we had internet again, I got a steal in the Hayden-Harnett sale. "Expensive" bag embargo still intact. This weekend I knew I would have to take it easy though. I stayed home Friday, aside from my errand at the bank and a quick stop for red velvet hot cocoa. Man that stuff is good.
I had to get out of the house today though. I needed the exercise. After the weekend with Hina, I've been really noticing that I've been feeling worn out doing regular things that never used to tire me out. And the recent struggle finding jeans has brought home to me the reality that I'm actually putting on a bunch of weight. I can't deny it any longer, or pretend that I don't care.
So I'd walk. I'd walk the mall. I visited Saks and checked out what they had on sale there. A few tempting options. But I made it out empty handed. They had a some good sales on bags at Macy's. Again, I refrained. I went upstairs to the women's dept. I tried on 4 pairs of jeans, and found one that fit as well as I'd probably be able to expect. I called it a victory. I picked up a couple of sweaters too after much debate. This one Lauren Ralph Lauren sweater vest was on sale, but still expensive. I decided to go for it. The lady at the register had me apply for a Macy's card. Again I was declined as I expected, but it got me another 25% off. So not bad.
I went into Neiman's and found some cool shoes on sale. Then in the bag department, I resisted temptation and only bought a pretty Diane Von Furstenberg scarf (on sale). So far, all but the jeans were on sale. But there was another type of damage.
In Macy's I bent over to pick something up, and my back was not happy. I remembered that the same thing had happened to me the last time I was in Macy's. And I'd felt tired after walking the mall for a short time. Just like today. When I was trying on the shoes in Neiman's I had a bit of a hard time bending down to take off my socks. Damn. I headed back to the car to drop off my bags. I waved off a lady who wanted my parking space.
I headed to the food court to get something to eat and drink. Mostly I was way thirsty. I went to Wendy's and got a burger and a big Dr. Pepper. Then I slowly made my way back down the mall. I reminded myself to take it easy. I went into LeSportsac and got a weekender bag (not a purse) which was also on sale. I went into Claire's to check out the Glee trinkets. There was some cute stuff. I thought it was all on sale, but the things I got ended up not being on sale. Only a few dollars though. Finally I went back to Nordstrom and headed up to women's. I got a top, and Ingrid, my favorite sales lady, gave me a really big shopping bag. It came in handy later when I picked up another couple of gifts. A second Burberry umbrella (I know! but it was blue!), and a Marc by Marc scarf with the print I had admired on those nylon totes. So cute! Then, aaahhh, it was time to go home. I left the bags in the car until Mom and Dad went out. Then I realized that I'd go quite a bit of stuff. And I still have to go out with George tomorrow and get Mom's birthday gift. And I have to get his too.
Hopefully I won't feel too wrecked when I get out of bed tomorrow. Hopefully, I can do it without falling down.
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I hit the outlet stores. It was a long slow winding line up to the roof of the parking structure. But I found a spot where a man was putting his bags in his car and getting ready to leave. I put my blinker on to wait for him. And he had a stroller, and then he had to get back out to look for something in the backseat. And then it looked like he was going to make a phone call, all of which he had a right to do of course. I sat there there thinking, seriously? but reminded myself to be patient. I was rewarded with a good spot that where I thought Rory would be safe.
First off from the stairs was the Burberry outlet. I quickly ducked inside. It was packed. I found a big pile of hats on clearance. And then a beautiful silk scarf for 50% off. And a cute compact umbrella complete with a clam shell case. All of it was on sale, but I still ended up spending almost $400! Woops. And none of it was on gifts.
Then, I hit the Cole Haan outlet where they had their traditional Black Friday weekend deals, 50% off plus an additional 20% with my VIP coupon. How can you go wrong? I realized that I was breaking my Purse embargo. I had made it a whole 5 months. I figured it was okay though, because I spent less than $200, on a bag which I'd been waiting for it to go on sale. So my embargo had new rules, no "expensive" handbags for 6 months. Okay then. Still on track for that. Then I went to Kipling, and of course I had predetermined that Kipling bags don't count.
It was a bit naughty, but not too bad. Me and George had already decided what we were going to get mom and dad so there was no pressure to be figuring out the gifts.
Tuesday once we had internet again, I got a steal in the Hayden-Harnett sale. "Expensive" bag embargo still intact. This weekend I knew I would have to take it easy though. I stayed home Friday, aside from my errand at the bank and a quick stop for red velvet hot cocoa. Man that stuff is good.
I had to get out of the house today though. I needed the exercise. After the weekend with Hina, I've been really noticing that I've been feeling worn out doing regular things that never used to tire me out. And the recent struggle finding jeans has brought home to me the reality that I'm actually putting on a bunch of weight. I can't deny it any longer, or pretend that I don't care.
So I'd walk. I'd walk the mall. I visited Saks and checked out what they had on sale there. A few tempting options. But I made it out empty handed. They had a some good sales on bags at Macy's. Again, I refrained. I went upstairs to the women's dept. I tried on 4 pairs of jeans, and found one that fit as well as I'd probably be able to expect. I called it a victory. I picked up a couple of sweaters too after much debate. This one Lauren Ralph Lauren sweater vest was on sale, but still expensive. I decided to go for it. The lady at the register had me apply for a Macy's card. Again I was declined as I expected, but it got me another 25% off. So not bad.
I went into Neiman's and found some cool shoes on sale. Then in the bag department, I resisted temptation and only bought a pretty Diane Von Furstenberg scarf (on sale). So far, all but the jeans were on sale. But there was another type of damage.
In Macy's I bent over to pick something up, and my back was not happy. I remembered that the same thing had happened to me the last time I was in Macy's. And I'd felt tired after walking the mall for a short time. Just like today. When I was trying on the shoes in Neiman's I had a bit of a hard time bending down to take off my socks. Damn. I headed back to the car to drop off my bags. I waved off a lady who wanted my parking space.
I headed to the food court to get something to eat and drink. Mostly I was way thirsty. I went to Wendy's and got a burger and a big Dr. Pepper. Then I slowly made my way back down the mall. I reminded myself to take it easy. I went into LeSportsac and got a weekender bag (not a purse) which was also on sale. I went into Claire's to check out the Glee trinkets. There was some cute stuff. I thought it was all on sale, but the things I got ended up not being on sale. Only a few dollars though. Finally I went back to Nordstrom and headed up to women's. I got a top, and Ingrid, my favorite sales lady, gave me a really big shopping bag. It came in handy later when I picked up another couple of gifts. A second Burberry umbrella (I know! but it was blue!), and a Marc by Marc scarf with the print I had admired on those nylon totes. So cute! Then, aaahhh, it was time to go home. I left the bags in the car until Mom and Dad went out. Then I realized that I'd go quite a bit of stuff. And I still have to go out with George tomorrow and get Mom's birthday gift. And I have to get his too.
Hopefully I won't feel too wrecked when I get out of bed tomorrow. Hopefully, I can do it without falling down.
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