Two Weeks on the Beach

It has been over two weeks since I decided to tackle some of my issues head on, including my excess weight.  It has gone pretty well, with just a few hiccups along the way.  I am kind of amazed that I have cut out grains and starchy veggies for two weeks.  I never thought I would want to do that.

Chicken with mixed beans, cheese, salsa, tomatoes and cilantro
with a side of cucumber salad.  It was tasty.  

I've been eating lots of vegetables, lean protein, legumes and dairy, as well as some fruits and nuts.  I've walked with Gadget and my mom every morning (except for yesterday- it was pouring rain).    I've lost three pounds.  I'm happy with that.

I've also scheduled a long-overdue dentist appointment, massage and hair cut using the magical powers of to-do lists.  Huzzah!

Orange You Glad It's Thursday?

We only have one more work day this week, and I think that's wonderful.  I also think the colors in this outfit are wonderful.  You may recognize the shirt dress as identical to this one except for color.  I really like the green one, so I went back for orange.  Every now and again Walmart gets it right, style-wise anyway.

I love my hair in this pic, though my hands are kind of awkward.

 

 

Shirt dress, Miss Tina, Walmart; printed dress, thrifted; belt, came with shirt dress; shoes, Bare Traps, Younkers; earrings, TJ Maxx; pendant, ebay; bracelet, gifted (thanks Mom!).

Can you see the intaglio flowers carved in the amber?

This outfit is only partially thrifted, but it's a part I'm very fond of.  The dress I'm wearing under the shirt dress is from a garage sale a few years ago.  

Memorial Day Weekend 2010 (engagement weekend)
I love my honey. Cheesy, yes, but doesn't that beat the alternative?

This thrifted dress holds a special place in my memory because I wore it the weekend that Stephen proposed to me.  That was almost two years ago.  Now we have been married for a year and eight months.  Life changes so quickly.  

It's Thursday, and Thursdays are for Thrifters!