New Week, New Look....

For the blog at least, trying a fresh look as we move into Spring.


Had a fabulous weekend, no big social events, a friend in town Friday night and dinner and drinks with a friend Saturday night, but had the most productive day ever on Sunday.


After the usual morning routine, I came home and weeded the front flower beds, while Jackson hunted for lizards in the monkey grass and rolled in the yard. At one point, though I came across a baby snake and decided I needed to watch Jackson's "hunting" a little more closely. I'm not sure if this snake was bad or not, it was very much tiny and brown, but was very non-aggressive and quickly got away before I could get a better look at him.


After cleaning the beds, I had lunch, took a 20 minute cat nap and then Jax and I went to the park. No pictures unfortunately, because the park was so packed with people I really had to be aware of my surroundings all the time so as to not have any little kids run up on Jackson wanting to "Pet the doggie!" (Never a good idea with Jax)


After the park, I came home and Jax commenced to napping and I commenced to laundry and cleaning up my room and the kitchen. Took one last break and then cleaned bathrooms.


The evening ended with me trying two new recipes, both of which turned out really good! Sweet potato burgers here. and Soup recipe here.  I didn't have tahini (couldn't find it at Wal-mart, not surprising) but as much as I liked the burgers without it, I look forward to trying them with it! I enjoyed both, but especially the sweet potato "burgers." Very Delish!


Focusing on what hopefully lies ahead in the career world, as mine just gets sillier and more like an overgrown kindergarten class every day :)


I laid this outfit out yesterday after I finished cleaning up my bedroom. I decided I wanted to wear this top, since I hadn't worn it in over a year. It is blousy so I knew I wanted a tighter-fitting skirt and I just didn't feel like 4" heels today so I went with the other pair of black wedges I found on my wedge wonderland shopping trip. These are suede and there was no rain forecasted so I knew they'd work. I'm really happy with them. The shirt, however, is HUGE on me!! Apparently I bought it when I was at my heaviest weight, which would have been at least 10 pounds heavier than I am now, and it shows! Even tied back, it's too big. But, I decided to wear it and will probably consider moving it to the "give-away" group come next weekend when I do a Spring closet clean out.


My outfit today:


Skirt: Larry Levine, TJ Maxx, $16.99
Top: Calvin Klein, TJ Maxx or Marshalls, $10
Shoes: MRKT, via DSW, $24

 I love the sun coming through my window!! Best part of the morning!

Looking forward to the weekend!

So happy it's Friday. I feel like I need a weekend to catch up! My house is a disaster. Hoping to get a lot of cleaning/straightening done this weekend. Also plan to take Little J to the park on Sunday if the weather ends up being as nice as forecasted!


My outfit today:


Jeans: Candies, Kohls, $32
Top: Mossimo, Target, $6
Sweater: NY & Co, Sale, $9
Shoes: Max Studio, via DSW, $35...... Yay!!!! Read about them here. 


I know this one is blurry, but I like the silhouette best here...

Keep em coming....

Another very slow day at work. 

Last night I met Amanda for a drink before the basketball game... I ordered a beer and the bartender (girl) carded me. I'm pretty used to that, and I'm getting used to her response... which was she took my ID, checked it, and handed it back. She went to get my beer, and upon returning says, "You don't look that old at all. I mean you look like you're in your mid-twenties. You look really good for being that old....." and then she realized how bad that sounded because I started laughing and she says, "I mean not that that is old, but......" and sort of trailed off. It was funny. But it's really funny that as I get older more and more people are looking at my ID and thinking it's fake. So, I suppose I can put off the Botox for a few more years....


Today's outfit was another last-minute outfit... this is what makes me a "recording what I wear" blogger and not a "fashion blogger". I often wear things that aren't awesome or impressive! There are a lot of days when I'm just doing good to get dressed and get to work! :) 

I am tired today, after the late basketball game I wasn't feeling planning an outfit, I just wanted to go to bed!


My outfit today:


Pants: Banana Outlet, $24
Tee: NY&Co, Clearance, $7.99
Cardigan: Old Navy, $10
Bracelet: Forever 21, $4
Shoes: Bamboo, via Burlington, $12

These cheapie shoes have saved me so many times! I can throw them on with anything and they "go". These pants are actually a weird length (prob why they were in the outlet) and my high heels are too high and flats don't work, so this 2-2.5 inch heel is about the only thing that works well with them.

Nice compliment yesterday...

Yesterday as I was walking on campus to meet with Verge for lunch, a girl stopped me and said, " I just have to tell you, your outfit is really cute." What a nice compliment! Earlier that morning, my boss complimented my blouse and then, at lunch, one of the waitresses complimented my jacket. I'd say yesterday's outfit was a winner! :)


Today's is just relaxed because that is the mood I was in this morning. Fighting hump-day syndrome and knowing that it would be damp and cold in my building, I decided on a warm outfit, even though it is almost 80 degrees outside today.


Going to the last Men's basketball home game tonight. Dressing very casual to that too! 


My outfit:


Jeans/leggings: Dickies (yes, I know, but they are cute) via Amazon, $13
Top: Banana Clearance, $14
Sweater: JC Penny, $22
Boots: Cole Haan, $120


I'm sad because I think this may be these boots' last season. I've had them (and worn them like crazy) for about 6 years now. The black is starting to wear off the leather in several spots, the right boot squeaks when I walk, it's just a sad state of affairs. :( 

And the rain begins....

It is another misty foggy damp morning here. Had to wear a hat on our morning walk just to attempt to keep my hair tame this morning. (Which is also why it is in a ponytail today!) 
Not too much going on today. Actually had some work to do yesterday (finished in 3/4ths of a day what it will take my co-workers a week or more to do). Then I had another project hit my desk yesterday too which should keep me busy for this morning. I so prefer to be busy than twiddling my thumbs! 


Today's outfit:


Pants: Random Brand from the old Dillard's Clearance Center, $9
Grey top: NY & Co, after Christmas sale, $12.99
Jacket: Ann Taylor Loft, $30
Shoes: J. Renee, via Dillard's, $30

My hair actually looks cute today, but my loose pieces look stupid in these pictures!!

 

Monday Blahs

I have a case of the "blahs" today. Had a great relaxing weekend, but at some point over the weekend, I realized that on March 1st, I will have been in my current job for 3 years. For someone who was over this job about 9 months in, that is a long time. Especially since I've actively been trying to find another job for over a year. So that makes me a little sad. Praying (every second) that the potential job on the horizon pans out.


Yesterday, I attempted to be creative in the kitchen and it didn't pay off. :) I thought I would "bread" some chicken breasts in grits prior to sauteing them. Well, what I learned is that the flavor is okay- not as "corny" as I thought and the breasts I used were way too thick. The grits were burning by the time the chicken was cooked through. If I'd pounded them out to be thinner or if I'd attempted to bake them with the grits it would've worked better. I also made a big pan of roasted veggies to eat on this week. Broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms and new potatoes. Yum!

Veggies pre-cooking

Chicken and cooked veggies with a sprinkle of feta 

Today I'm wearing:


Dress: Banana Republic, Clearance, $10
Sweater: JC Penny, $12
Tank: Old Navy, $5
Shoes: Bandolino, via DSW, $24