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Good Evening All, I finally got a breather today.  I was off of work and took the time to really pamper myself.  I went to the salon today, got a manicure and pedicure, bought a pizza, had a glass of wine, and took a nap.  Those are the things that I missed when I didn't have a job. Well, as I mentioned in previous posts, I have been trying to replenish my wardrobe.  I have lost almost 40 pounds since January and counting.  Now that I took a job as a stylist on the Mag Mile, I am constantly on my feet and moving.  I like that aspect of my job because it is an instant cardio booster.  However, my clothes don't fit..... again.  I had purchase some items from Ann Taylor about two weeks ago.  I purchased the dress below and I tried it on this morning so I can have it shortened at the tailors.  The dress was big.  Instead of exchanging it for another size (size 4), I am just going to return it.  I said previously that I wasn't going to purchase random pieces.  I wanted a gr

Hello All, I hope everyone had a safe Memorial Day holiday.  I would like to wish all the Active Duty and Veterans a Happy Memorial Day.  My husband and I are both Navy veterans.  Well, I spent my Memorial Day at work.  This is the first Memorial Day I have ever worked.  I always had jobs where the day was a paid holiday.  However, I volunteered to work today and the time and a half didn't hurt either.  Well, I had to quit my primary job last Tuesday because I was diagnosed with a panic disorder.  The job was the cause.  I was driving over 50 miles a day and I am not use to driving that much.  The panic attack was a wake up call.  My health is more important.  I have been really examining my priorities lately and it is important to me to be healthy so I am here for my family.  I finally realized that life is too short and I should be doing something that makes me happy.  Also, my priority is to help others reach their full potential as others are helping me. This Memorial Day

  Zac Posen Outfit, Prada Pumps, Gucci Large Guccissima Sukey Good Afternoon, This week has been crazy.  I passed out in Old Navy on Thursday.  I have a bump on the back of my head.  The paramedics took my vitals and they were good.  I had a panic attack.  I have been really busy lately and have not had time to adjust my new life with the two new jobs.  I haven't been taking in enough calories to substain me.  I am okay. Well, I had the opportunity to catch up on some quality time with my family. I took my daughter shopping on Saturday which is something that we haven't done in a long time together.  Usually, I just pick up my daughter some things along the way.  It felt good to spend some acutal quality time together.  I was able to catch up with some old friends from Neiman Marcus and try on some shoes and smell some new fragrances.  Originally, I was scheduled to work at Ann Taylor yesterday, but I had to cancel due to the trains and the NATO sumitt. Instead, I we

Good Evening All, I hope all you mothers out there had a lovely Mother's Day.  I spent the day with my family.  I went to church; sold some clothes to Clothes Mentor; went to Hooters to get some buffalo shrimp; picked up my wine from Coopers Hawk; went to Portillos to get food for the hubby and daughter; visit my mother; went to Culvers for my three scoop lemon ice; went home, ate.; took two Benadryl at 5PM and woke up around 4AM this morning.  I got some well needed rest. Before I went to church yesterday, I watched Joel Osteen and he talked about being who you are. I have been doing a lot of thinking lately and this hit close to home.  As I am nearing 40, I am more comfortable in my skin.  I like the way that I look now and the person I have grown to be.  However, I am not going to stop growing in wisdom and understanding due to the Creator; but I know that the Creator made me exactly the way that He wanted.  The Creator made everyone exactly the way He wanted.  He wanted us

Good Evening All, Sorry for the slacking.  I haven't really had anything to blog about or let me be honest:  I have a lot to blog about but don't know how to put it into words.  I am trying to get adjusted to my two new jobs.  I am having a ball.  I especially love the fact that I am around people.  Being off for four months was kind of depressing; not being able to interact with people very often.  I last told you about my recent weight lost.  I am down to wear (pun intended) I want to be and besides my family and people that know me advised me not to lose any more weight.  I like the way my clothes fit. They fall like a hanger.  I was able to buy my first suit post weight loss from my second job.  I found a really nice all tropical wool suit.  Of course I had to have the sleeves and pants taken up because of my short arms and legs.  I had to buy a whole new wardrobe.  I tried to sell some of my clothes to Clothes Mentor and the ones that they didn't want are being pi

Good Afternoon All, I feel like such a slacker. I have been like really busy between my primary job and my gig at Ann Taylor. I really like the feeling of being pre-occupied (dreaming of the things I am going to buy at Ann Taylor) and occupied with life.  I am happy that I am employed after months of being unemployed.  I am also grateful that I am helping people achieve their goals of going back to school and picking out their first wardrobe for a new job opportunity such as being a stockbroker.  It is a chapter of new beginnings.  The funny thing yesterday was I left my primary job to check out the new stock at Ann Taylor.  I didn't leave till about 10PM; mind you the store closes at 8PM.   I should of just clocked in and worked.  Thank God my colleagues were working until 12AM.  Here is a list of my picks from Ann Taylor. I am going to leave you with something to ponder:  when getting to know people; you need to know your audience.  Some things you don't