Even though I didn't do much this weekend, it was very pleasant. I had to come to campus for a work function Saturday at 11:30, so I ran a few errands Saturday morning (getting my windshield chips fixed, stopping by Walgreens) and then headed to campus. After the event, which, thankfully was held in exactly the time specified, I stopped at Roly Poly for a delicious sandwich and then headed home.
I debated doing Saturday vigil mass, but decided I wanted to get out. I hadn't been to Marshalls in forever, and it was calling my name. I think the upcoming Destin trip had me really wanting to pick up a few vacay items. I found a few very cute items at Marshalls!! (Shocking, I know)
My haul...
White shorts... this is big b/c I'm finally at a point where I feel I can wear these and not look atrocious....
$14.99
Gorgeous teal top. Tahari, silk/rayon with a great bow and ruffle front detail. I can wear this casually or under a jacket/cardigan for work.
Original Tahari tag: $159.00 Original Marshalls tag: $39.99 Clearance Price: $20 Yipee!
Ah-mahz-ing bright fun and GREAT FITTING beach cover up I found AT WAL-MART on Sunday.... WHAAAAAAT? Baziiinga!
$15
And the Nine West aviators that are so great, not too big, not too small.
Marshalls: $9.99
Super fun bright watercolor-look top $30
Jackson waiting patiently while I take my clothing pictures.... Happy bud
How can you not love that furry face?
I went home quite satisfied Saturday evening. Thought about venturing out, but then I sat on the couch and it was all she wrote....
Sunday was particularly productive. I got a lot of chores done, cooked, and caught up with an old friend.
After re-hanging the bird feeder for my fatty birds, I took a few pictures of the one lone magnolia flower on the tree. So pretty and such a strong sweet smell!!!
Finally the food!!!
I put about 1/2 cup of chicken broth in the bottom of my slow cooker. Then I cut (very large chunks) carrots and sweet potatoes. I lightly salted and seasoned (all-purpose seasoning) the veggies and put them in the broth at the bottom of the cooker. I generously salted/peppered/seasoned the pork roast and threw in a bay leaf and some parsley. Set the roast on top of the veggies and cooked on high for about an hour and a half an then turned it to low for about 5 and a half hours.
When I returned home from visiting with Kelly, I thanked J for cooking, as the house smelled delicious!!! I went to check the roast and when I pushed it with the fork, it fell apart.... talk about juicy and delicious!!!
Perfect end to a nice Sunday!!
Today has been very easy; working on various "projects" and leaving at 3:45 to meet the school tour group.
I was going to dress casual today but instead decided a ponte knit sheath dress sounded just as comfortable. This dress is very comfy and this is the first time I've worn this jacket. The jacket is an extremely light summer-weight cotton jacket I found at the Kenneth Cole outlet for about 20 bucks. I was going to wear coral wedges with this but I didn't realize that the skirt is a little short for work, so flat shoes were much more appropriate!
Dress: Banana Outlet, $24
Jacket: Kenneth Cole Outlet, $20
Shoes: Bandolino, $19
Watch: MK
Okay- disclaimer: the dress looks much shorter in these pictures than it really is! I think it's the way I have my knee bent in each one! It's work appropriate, I swear!!!
But, I got to sleep in a little thanks to Jackson's annual vet appointment this morning, so that eased my tiredness a little. Today and the rest of the week will be somewhat slow (hopefully in terms of work stuff, but not speed!) I'm just excited about Destin and ready for it to be here- but not too quickly, gotta relish in the waiting a little! 25 days, but who's counting? ME, that's who!!
My outfit today:
Pants: Old Navy, 100 years ago
Top: Banana, $13
Cardigan: East 5th, JC Penny Clearance, $7
Shoes: Nine West via TJ Maxx, $20
I'll be even more casually dressed the next two days; just don't feel like really getting dressy this week! (maybe it' my lack of energy from not eating a lot of carbs!!)
Springtime in this job is the worst. We have so many programs and crap things to do... today is another one of those days. We have a stupid program tonight that 3 of the counselors (myself included) do nothing for, have no responsibilities for, etc, yet we are expected to go. So, I'll be running home at lunch today to let Jackson out, and I'll be here until about 6:30 this evening. Don't even get me started :)
My outfit today:
These pants are actually part of a suit set; I'll add the jacket to the ensemble for the event this afternoon. I bought this suit set when I was still living in Bossier and have yet to wear it because the pants had always been too tight. They fit now! Yay!
Pants: Atelia, via SmartBargins (I think I paid $60 for the suit)
Shirt: NY & Co, $13
Vest: Old Navy Clearance, $9.99
Shoes: New Directions, Marshalls, $20 Tan with pink accents :)
Almost every picture I took today was blurry!! Ugh!
Back to work today. Not looking forward to much this week!!
My outfit today:
Pants: Banana
Top: Banana
Jacket: Apt 9, Kohl's
Shoes: Nine West via Marshall's
Enjoyed a great weekend one-day show with Mom and Kramer... Here are some shots from Jackson, MS:
Mom posing with a mouthful of salad... hee hee
Doing what I do best!
Kramer ready for his bedtime snack
Waiting patiently
Mom getting ready
Pretty boy!
Finding something to occupy his mouth
Waiting for the warm-up
No actual riding shots, as I was much too focused to play photog!
