2.16.2011

The last few days...

... have been really trying. Do you ever feel like you're being tested? I don't believe in God, but I do feel like the universe or something is testing me to see how much I can handle. Last week it was Jeans going to the vet, and this week it's been car trouble. Lots and lots of car trouble (which isn't over yet). Because of all the added stress and expense, Chris and I have been on edge, and unfortunately when you're as close as we are, we can take it out on the other person even when they don't deserve it. We've been working through it, though, and still manage to have a smile on our face! It's laughable, now, how much has gone wrong in the last few weeks, we're kind of sitting here just waiting for something else to happen! When it does, we'll just laugh and say "Of course!", because that's the kind of month it's been.

Anyway, enough of that. I had last Saturday off, and Chris and I planned a day of running errands. Our big one for the day was a trip to the grocery store (aka Target). We've been eating really terribly recently (ok, forever), and we really want to start a better routine. Because I work so late (I usually get home after 10 pm, and soon it'll be even later), we don't often cook dinner. So most nights I'd pick something up on the drive home, and it started to get really gross and REALLY expensive. We bought tons of groceries and have done really well with eating at home. Usually we'll eat lunch together, and Chris will pack me a sandwich for while I'm at work, and then he'll cook a meal for when I get home. It's a weird schedule, but it works for us! We may not cook super healthy meals all the time, but it's healthier for us in that we're saving money, being a little more adult about what we put into our bodies, and spending quality time at the dinner table together.


2.12.11

I brought this dress out of timeout for our outing on Saturday. I really really love this dress, I got it from Modcloth about a year ago, but I also really really hate it. Shirtdresses are one of my favorite styles ever, and this one has so much potential, but the fit is pretty terrible. It has a band under the chest that is uncomfortable tight on me, and it's super short. It also makes me look pregnant, haha! I actually had someone ask when I was due the last time I wore it... :/ Oh well. I've tried to make it work before, but it's just so uncomfortable that I put it in timeout until I was willing to give it another shot. To be honest, when I wore it the other day I didn't even snap the super tight part, hence the big belt! I safety pinned it shut and threw on a wide belt to cover the gap, and it was only just bearable. That might be a cheap fix for it, but it worked well enough for me!

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Dress: Modcloth
Jeans/Cardi/Boots/Belt: Target (too much?? haha)

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I really wanted you to be able to see what my new hair color looks like, but it's hard to capture and it's already faded like whoa! It started out a pretty violet red, but now it's just sorta brownish red. It's not a terrible color for it to fade to, so I'm alright with it. I didn't realize how dark my ends still are! They're pretty much black, but I like how it looks :)

I'll be back soon with a recap of our Valentine's fiasco! I hope you're having a wonderful day.

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17 comments:

  1. you look fab as usual! our hair color officially matches! my dark hair has faded a bit to the red underneath. it doesn't look as deliberate as yours though! haha

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  2. That dress looks fab on you!
    I love check print!
    Your hair looks a lovely colour too!

    Ayeisha
    x

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  3. I know what you mean, when bad stuff happens it all tends to happen together! Bad luck comes in 3's and all that! ;) your hair is really pretty, loving the fringe! :) x

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  4. Your hair color is gorgeous! I really love it. I hope that good things start coming your way soon :)

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  5. You look so pretty, and your hair is beautiful!

    i love the dress with the belt!

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  6. I know exactly what you feel like about being test but hang in there, with every bad thing, a good thing happens.

    PS love our outfit!
    I hate when nosy ass people try to ask when your due. Oh helll no! haha! That has happened once to me & I just tell them its a food baby! hahah!

    Anywho, hope you enjoy the rest of your week & remember ... "just keep swimming , just keep swimming" (from the movie nemo) hehe.


    -kristin

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  7. you look awesome. and as always, everlastinghairenvy ;)

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  8. I think that dress looks cute on you! Love the belt you paired with it as well. Oh and your hair is gorgeous! =]♥

    xo.

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  9. About a year ago I stopped buying my lunch every day and started making my own at home. I was shocked at how much money I saved.

    I only found this blog a month or so ago and I think it's really cute. You've got a really lovely balance of posts. Keep up the good work.

    Rachel (Wales, UK))

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  10. You're so pretty, lady!! & I really love the new hair color!

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  11. Your hair is fabulous, pretty lady!

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  12. my chris and i are also facing the same problems of eating. our weird schedules makes it hard for us to eat healthy and at home. we also live in somewhat of a food dessert, so we don't have a lot of places to buy good, fresh produce that won't rob our bank accounts. hopefully this summer it will be easy, and hopefully it continues to work out well for you!

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  13. I really like the fit! You can NEVER have too much Target!! ;)
    --Ciara

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  14. My hair does the same thing - no matter how much I color it,the ends stay pretty much black.But I also like it,makes it look like I intentionally put dark strands in my hair :)

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  15. I don't understand why people ask others things regarding pregnancy or their children like, "oh, he's so cute, is he yours?" No, I stole him! I mean, what is that?!

    I really like this dress, I think the print is great. But I appreciate your woes with it and I'm glad to know others have the same clothing issues I do.

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  16. Love the new hair. The dress does NOT make you look pregnant!

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  17. i love your hair. your outfit is pretty great too :)

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