Thursday, March 18, 2010

I don't care, what my teachers say, I'm gonna be a supermodel...

Over Easter weekend, one of JJ's best friends is getting married. I had been meaning to look for a cute dress for it, so when I got an email from The Limited last week that all dresses were 40% off for 2 hours, so I did a little online shopping. I was torn between 2 dresses, but decided to go ahead and get both. I love wearing dresses, and certainly get tons of use from them. So be prepared to see many photos of me in these two dresses over the next few months! I love getting things in the mail, and I love online shopping because I hate the crowds! It can be tricky with picking out sizes, but dresses are usually ok for me. Best part - they're both size 8 and fit perfectly!

The first one I chose specifically for the wedding. It's a little bright... kind of orange sherbet looking, but JJ will be wearing a tux with a canary tie and vest (bright yellow), so I figured we'll be like a pack of Starburst...


The second I just fell in love with. It's cute with a bow and sweetheart neck line, but simple enough that I can wear it causually to work or chuch with a black cardigan.
I twirled around in the dresses for a while... but JJ would only take 1 photo of each. He's a killjoy.

So this week has been rough. I've been so not physically active. I don't know why, I've just been in mental and physical decompression mode from the races. I'm really looking forward to this weekend. The past 2 were way off from normal. I love my routine, and though it's been fun, I haven't had any time to relax.

Tomorrow night I'm planning on doing a deep clean of the house, it really needs it. Lots of laundry to be done!
Saturday will be wonderful, a normal, routine day. I'm thinking I'll shoot for a longer run (6-8 miles), then food shopping, BUYING NEW MOON!!!! leisurely lunch, cooking class to observe for my article, then I'm going to make dinner and perhaps go see Remember Me.
Sunday will be run, starbucks, church, farmer's market, tour the YMCA, working in my garden, and some errands.

PS - I am well aware that most people don't care about my weekend plans, but since my blog is like my journal, it helps my mental state to have everything laid out and planned.  :)

I got this photo today from Julie, it's Lou, Me, Julie and Josh before the River Run. Lou and Josh have both come a long way, and each lost about 50 lbs. in the past year through running and diet modifications. They both are hoping to lose more, but they've done a fantastic job to get where they are!


HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

18 comments:

  1. I also hate shopping and love getting packages in the mail! Love the orange dress!

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  2. LOVE that orange dress! They both look great on you! :)

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  3. Love the dresses, very cute!! I also hate to shop and do all my shopping on line. I like hearing about your weekend plans :)

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  4. Both dresses are adorable!!!! Great finds! And I hear you about needing to get back into the routine of things...

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  5. You look so adorable! Dresses make you feel so pretty. :) Also, I meant to tell you this before: I love love love your house!

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  6. Those dresses looks awesome! I totally love the second one, I'm a huge plaid fan and that is perfect for spring! where did you get it?!

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  7. I love the orange on you! Not a color I can really wear but with your skin tone and your hair color it really looks awesome! I like the black and white one too. That would look very cute for work with a cardi (if you need one in FL!)

    Have a great weekend. I am also looking forward to relaxing but I need to get my butt back in gear bc it has been a low key week exercise week meaning I have skipped too many days in a row!

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  8. Oh the orange one looks great on you...good choices!

    I think its great to jot down your weekend plans, honestly sometimes it makes me want to get out and do something!

    Happy Friday! Enjoy your "boring" weekend! LOL!

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  9. Love, Love, Love those dresses. You look great Ash. I am hoping to get back in exercise mode next week as I have been slacking and it is not good. I am buying New Moon this weekend too :)

    Have a great weekend

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  10. Great dresses! You look great in both. This post inspired me to dig out last summer's dresses =)

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  11. LOVE the dresses! I saw the orange one in the store last week but couldn't find an excuse to buy it. Darn! ;)

    Also, I have a question about how you up'd your mileage? Did you follow a plan or just gradually build up endurance to be able to run 10+ miles at a time?

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  12. Those dresses are fab! So different from each other but both look amazing.

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  13. Oooooh! I LOVE the orange one! You guys will look adorable as a starburst package :-) I am SO with you on the online shopping. Bonus if it's a store like Old Navy that has "brick & mortar" stores nearby where you can return rejects without the hassle of mailing it back.

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  14. i really like that orange one too! both are lovely. those dresses are quite flattering on your figure - great choices.

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  15. Very cute dresses. Love the orange one!

    Melissa H

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  16. LOVE the orange dress! They both look great on you!!

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  17. I love the dresses! Gorgeous!

    I'm a big fan of routine too-I like to have things laid out so I know what I'm accomplishing each day-so type A!

    You just reminded me that I need to pick up New Moon!

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