skinny jeans. oh god no. proof.

Please read this 1st. Or don’t. But if you don’t this post won’t really make much sense.

Told you the shoes were bad ass. And they were actually kind of comfortable. Til I got blisters on the tops of my toes. (That’s ok, I had a pair of flip(pem) flops in my purse…I came prepared)

I am not posting the full picture. Yeah. The picture. That my sweet Aunt Becky had to take of me before I left the house. Like I was going to prom. I look like a goob. A hot goob, but still a goob!

Anyway, there is the proof of my wearing of the skinny jean. Don’t worry now that I have a pair, they will be out of fashion in about 8.7 days. I am not totally sold on them, but I gave them  a shot.

Let’s not talk about my flinging butter off my knife and almost hitting the guy sitting at the table next to us. Or missing my mouth and spilling my dirty martini down my shirt.  Or when I fell down bowling. On. The. First. Frame. Yeah, let’s not discuss those things. I am considering blaming it on the jeans.

Minus my stupid klutzy nature, it was a really fun night. But I think next time I am wearing a pair of good ol boot cut jeans and my tennis shoes.  Or my pjs.

-m

skinny jeans. oh god no.

my 1st pair of skinny jeans were purchased for me today. Purchased FOR me. because I just don’t think I can do it by myself….

See, I have an “outing” tonight. you know, one of those outings that they call a “date”. “They” being, well… them.

So I thought I might try to find something new to wear to go with these awesome ass shoes I purchased the other day. (I wish I could show you a pic)

 I bought the shoes 1st and now I am trying to find a whole outfit to go with them… is that wrong? Should I mention the shoes are 1/2 a size too small because that was all they had? The shoes are that hot…?

I am a girl, I think this is all normal.

ANYWAY! I went shopping and bought some jeans. But when I put them on, they covered up the shoes. And, remember, the shoes are the best part. My aunt convinced me to try on a pair of her skinny jeans. And she was right. They make the shoes look so much better. But somehow I have managed to stay the hell away from skinny jeans. They just don’t do it for me.

My aunt convinced me to go back out shopping to try to find some that fit me everywhere else. By the time I had tried on 10 pairs of jeans I was pretty much in tears telling my aunt “I hate them!” I really did hate them. they looked awful, they were uncomfortable and made me feel weird.

Instead of buying me skinny jeans, we found a cute black shirt for cheap.

I went home and re-tried on the jeans I did have. And dangit, BB (Aunt Becky) was right… I needed the skinny. ugh!

I received a text today that said… “the light ones have holes, I am sending a pic”. I called and confirmed that I do not want pre-torn jeans. Pre-torn skinny jeans would be a double whammy to what I hate about the current fashion and style in the denim world.

 I do have to say that living with my Aunt has been nice. Our shopping trip last night really made me smile (through the skinny jean nightmare and tears). It’s been a long time since I have been shopping like that. Plus, she spent part of her day today shopping FOR me! It’s nice to have a “momma” around. I have been the momma for so long, having someone else ohh and ahhh over me is refreshing! Plus she is making me be “stylish”! Which is completely laughable if you know me at all!

I feel completely stupid giving two shits about what I am wearing. I am not a worrier about my clothes. I would love to just wear my pjs. But real restaurants don’t really like it when you do that!  So I am going to go home now to see what she found. If they fit, I will wear them. If they don’t, then my hot ass shoes will be covered up by my normal boot cut jeans. And I will be just fine!

-m

I’ll sleep when I’m dead, right?

 

The bags hanging out under my blue eyes are out of control today. After 3 nights of “going out” in a row, I am worn out. I didn’t necessarily drink too much, just stayed out too late. My body hates me when I get less than the recommended 13 hours of sleep a night!

Last night I was all about going to sleep early. Then I went to bed. And what do ya know… sleep eluded me. So I started reading a book. Some people say reading makes them sleepy, not me! I am horrible about staying up til the wee hours of the morning just because I am loving a book. Books completely distract me from the real world, and sometimes I don’t want to go back to it. The real world has heart ache and tears and loneliness. That sucks folks.

Once I did finally fall asleep, I dreamed about work. I know that when I dream about work multiple days in a row I need to take a vacation day, or turn in my notice. Neither one ever happens.  I was so groggy this morning  I started searching my office for a check a patient had mailed us. Only to realize, WAIT… I think I  dreamed that… damn it. (I wish it had been real, she owes us some moolah!)

It’s friday. YAY! Except that every second of the next 2 days is already planned out. Ugh.

Tomorrow morning I will be marking #85 go to the zoo of my 101 list. I get to spend the morning with my best friend and her beautiful little one. I can’t wait to have my camera in my hand and see what I can capture at the zoo. I also love spending time with Steph and gossiping about the past 20 years of our life.

Then there is an engagement party, a baby christening, a maternity photo session and a movie (Inception, yay!). All by Sunday night. I may need to take Monday off to relax!

I need some help spending my money. The money that I should just leave alone in my account.

I am contemplating upgrading my stupid phone to a smart one, but can’t decide if I should part with the money, or just hold out. Basically I have a couple of different things that I could spend the money on and can’t decide if I want a new phone, a new lens, or maybe hang onto it for something like a tattoo, or a skydiving adventure. 

The phone would change the way I communicate. Like I need to talk MORE… I would actually be able to see an entire comment on a facebook post instead of just part of it. I wouldn’t be able to text and drive anymore, which would make the world a safer place. I could look up random facts when my smart friends aren’t around. I could also blog from it. Which would be awesome!

The lens I want can probably wait. I am not spending much quality time with my camera and don’t have a fantastic set up for editing and burning. (speaking of, I owe a friend a disk tomorrow and can’t burn the dang thing… Lee.. help!) But I still want something with a lower (shorter, smaller… I don’t know how to say it) f-stop. (I wish I knew what the hell I was talking about!!!)

A new tattoo has been on my brain for a couple of years. I have 2 so far and they both mean  a lot to me. I love them. I spent a lot of time thinking those through before I got them and do not regret them. The fact that I still like my “new tattoo” idea all this time later makes me wanna do it. I just need to ask around and see who I should use. My only issue is that I want it on my shoulder/upper arm, and that makes the idea of clothing for work/important functions an issue. I don’t deal with people all the time at work, so I wouldn’t offend anyone with it, but I still worry. The two I have now are on my shoulders. And sometimes they can be seen, but if I want to cover them I can. Most of me doesn’t really care, but a small part of me wonders if I will regret it.

Have I ever mentioned I am indecisive?

And yes, I am still contemplating skydiving. I am crazy. But I need some crazy in my life right now.

I wish I was funny, witty and on top of my game. Instead I am just here. Making it day by day, trying to decide what the next step is in this adventure called “life”. If I could just sleep, the world would be in trouble. Well rested Melissa can get a lot accomplished!

-m

 photos from here and here

usps you made me happy today!

I was over joyed today when the mail came today. There was a box I had been waiting for since the 13th when I placed my order. You might remember me talking about this a while back. I finally made a choice on pattern and length and color (which was a hard decision to make!). Now this is the new stylish way I will be carrying my camera!

http://melissagay.smugmug.com/photos/848942260_tyVru-L.jpg

go check ouw www.phatstraps.com

I am impressed with the quality, price and quickness in the process of ordering and receiving. Considering each strap is hand made a 13 day turn around is not that bad! I am sure I will be ordering something else soon… Maybe dog collars!

-m

new things

I have gone a little spending crazy in the past week or so. Nothing incredibly out of hand, but more than I would normally spend on myself. I am waiting for a beach bag to come in, and a camera strap. I got this in on Monday…

http://melissagay.smugmug.com/photos/843220230_p86vE-L.jpg

and this on monday…

http://melissagay.smugmug.com/photos/843220209_wVzAN-L.jpg

After reading the 1st 27 pages of the Dummies book and saying “ohhhhhh” 20 times, I really feel like I might be getting somewhere!

I had the opportunity to use the new 55-200 lens tonight at tori’s softball game and was impressed with it. (And me, to be honest!) The VR is a little weird on it, and I find that I do just as well without it. So for now, I am leaving it off.

I had quite a few favorite pics from the game tonight… but they were of other peoples kids. Here’s one I like of my kiddo…

http://melissagay.smugmug.com/photos/843220181_cYLDN-L.jpg

I promise I will be taking pictures of other things besides my kid playing ball!\

- M

Phatstrap give-a-way

Lookie Lookie…

www.Phatstraps.com is giving away an Epiphanie bag! I tried once before to win one from the Epiphanie blog… but here I go again!

Go Here to see the rules and ways you can enter and win.

I really love these straps, and though I don’t have one, I have read good things about them. I am just having a hard time choosing which one I want. I am LOVING the one on their home page with the giraffes! But I also love anything with skulls, or polka dots, or stripes! Have I ever mentioned that I am indecisive?! ha!

Not only do they do Camera Straps, you can also pick up a strap for your guitar, or a collar for your precious puppy!

I am placing an order today… time to make a decision!

-m

ps… this is what I got… Lagoon Stripe I LOVE the green! Plus it’s gonna have lime green Minkey lining!

#8 “in pictures” shopping, sheet rock and cookies

Tori and I spent some time Saturday spending all my money. We both got new clothes, and I got a new purse and new shoes. Yes, I took pictures of them just to show you.

Wayne has been hard a work replacing the front door and a room full of sheet rock. I have been busy watching him. (and making cookies!)

Spending money makes us happy!

this picture does not do the cuteness justice! (and it's not glittery!)

shoes!

oh yeah, I drew those. on the "tablecloth" at dinner. what?

The dogs do not like the empty living room.

sheet rock!

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

This also means I can mark #14 off my list. woohoo! 2 months (8 weeks) of “day/week in pictures”.

I think this is one I will keep doing. It makes me blog each week and keeps my camera in my hand!

-m

this is a girl blog. about boobs and shopping

I don’t like “shopping”. (I do like purses, shoes, pretty things and shopping when I am not actually looking for anything and buying things I don’t need with money I don’t have.) It irritates me, makes me cry, and in general frustrates the You-know-what out of me. I have tried a few times in the past week. No luck, even in the purse section.

Yesterday, I spent 2 hours at the mall, looking for a few things. One being some kind of Valentine’s present for my honey bunny… um, I mean Wayne. ha! Instead I spent half the time roaming around the book store, wishing I was rich so I could buy all the books I want RIGHT NOW. I get sucked into book stores. I walk in, the books grab me and don’t let go. Eventually I realize I am walking around in a daze, shake my head, and get going with my business. (I do the same in libraries)

I will not discuss what I finally found for my love. Just know it was NOT frilly lingerie. I tried. Cows don’t look good in anything revealing, or red. I did run into a friend who said “when in doubt… ” and I finished with  “put out”. I don’t think he was expecting that… but it rhymed. And I am pretty sure it would suffice as a decent gift any day of the year.

During my time at the mall, I stepped foot in Victoria’s Secret. I usually leave crying. I really hate that place. All the pretty things, cute panties, even cuter bras. But only if you are the size of a toothpick. (I know, not entirely true but…the little boobied girls always have a better assortment of cute bras. I get black, white, and beige!). I walked in.. The skinny girl with the measuring tape around her neck informed me that “Tonight only, with a $60.00 purchase, you will receive a box of Godiva chocolate“. (I wish I could mimic her via these words on a blog.)

I almost cussed her out. Do I look like I need Godiva Chocolate? Hells no.

So, after looking at the cute frilly things and bras that my boobs won’t fit in, I picked a couple and tried them on. Of course they didn’t work, because they never do. I left the dressing room and was leaving. Then she said with a pouty voice and face ” Those didn’t work? Do you want me to measure you?”

(I almost cussed her out again.)

No. No, I don’t. Thank you very little.  I hate when they measure me. My boobs have been gigantic for so long that Victoria’s Secret used to not carry my size… seriously. EVERY single time they “measure” me, they try to convince me that I can wear a cup size smaller than I really do. I usually let them attempt to fit me in one. Just to prove them wrong. And they are wrong. EVERY single time.

So, I didn’t let her measure me, and I did actually find a bra there that I liked and fit nice. I do know, from past bra destruction, that I spent $50.00 on a bra that will be torn up in a matter of months. The quality is just not that great in those expensive boobie holders. I think they charge that much so they can give you a fancy bag with tissue paper.

To quote someone I find extremely funny: “I have Wal-mart bras that have lasted longer…”

Before my little mall excursion… I did have a good meal at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Have you ever eaten there? You should. Its good stuff. Not good for my cowish figure. But  good googly mooglies, their fries are perfect and their burgers are yummy.

After my mall excursion I came home and plugged up the Wii Active. Because I was nipping this cowness in the bud. Starting NOW. The Wiimotes weren’t charged and wouldn’t stay on. So, after cussing the Wii out, I decided it was the Wiis fault I was fat and it was the Wiis fault I was sitting on the couch, eating potato chips, watching tv.

Damn Wii.

-m

ps. I have found two really good, really funny blogs in the past couple of days. I am quite inspired by their funniness and honesty. Take a minute to check out:
Momromp
and
Queen of Quirky

I love momromp’s funny rants and I have enjoyed Queen’s outlook on divorce and new found love. I am still blog stalking them to read the past posts, but I think they will be a daily visit in my interweb to-do list.