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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

NSV At 4:30 A.M.

So I couldn't decide what to wear this morning.  Here it is 4:30 in the morning, I've only got a half hour to get ready for work and I'm standing in my closet at a complete loss.  Nothing I had was striking me as something that would get me through the day.  So I had this little conversation with myself:

Me: Self, if I have to wear those black or gray pants one more time...I'm gonna shoot myself in the effin' head.
Self: So wear a skirt.  You never wear skirts anymore. You used to always wear skirts.  For the first year you dated your husband, he only saw you in skirts.
Me: Seriously, you're going to start this now.  You know none of my skirts fit.
Self: When was the last time you tried one on?
Me: (scratching my head in wonder)  I don't know....
Self:  What are you...chicken? 
Me:  Really?
Self:  Bock, Bock, Bock (walking around in my head in classic chicken pecking posture)...  Well, you better go find your pants then.  Clock's atickin'
Me:  *sigh*  Argh!  Fine!

And so I tried one on, size 16...a skirt that even when I did wear it, it was with Spanx or some equally restricting-had-to-be-invented-by-a-male-thinning device.  And IT FIT....And no Spanx required....AND it's even a little big.    Then came the issue of finding a shirt...I did.  A cute little black one that I haven't worn in FOREVER because it shows off my back fat.  Not anymore (at least in my sleepy stupor this morning - I'm sure when I look in the restroom mirror at work, I'll notice the back fat again).  I'm sure I'll get the whole "Why are you so dressed up today?" lines at work today and I hate answering things like that because it makes me feel like I dress like a slob the rest of the time, but I don't care because, Lord help me, I'm wearing a size 16 skirt and it's a little too big!

So I've decided I'm going to post progress pics when I get 50 lbs down.  Only 7 to go... so y'all will just have to wait.  LOL.  My NSV almost made me forget about this horrible sinus headache I've had since yesterday but now that I'm work, I'm reminded and almost nauseous from it.  Ugh.  I just took something...hopefully it'll go away (then again, I took something last night too but it didn't help).  It can't last forever.  Hope you're all having a good Tuesday.
What NSV's have you experienced lately?

17 comments:

Lynda said...

Congratulations!!! Last week, I actually wore a dress for the first time in 15 years, so I know the feeling. It's nice to feel like we look nice again, isn't it. :)

Leslie said...

Congrats on the skirt. I'm sure you look very pretty!

Rachel said...

That is a great NSV...looking good spanx less. Hope you ahve a great day and that your sinus issues clear up.

Dawnya said...

Woohoo!!! That is freaking awesome!! I know you are looking good and feeling fly today. Work it girl!

Shannon said...

awesome NSV! so exciting!

Kristin said...

Yay! So fun to rediscover gems in your closet, isn't it?

Amanda said...

YAY! I bet you look so good too! Can't wait to see the 50lb pics! I kinda did the same thing yesterday! Tried on several things I haven't worn in a while and was pleasently happy!

nikki said...

I'm so happy for you! :)

LDswims said...

That's awesome! Congratulations!!!

Amanda Kiska said...

16's!!!!!!!

Jess said...

Skirts!!! 16's!!! Awesome!

I was just about to ask when we are going to get some full length photos of you when I read your part about 50lb progress pics!

Can't wait to see them!

Stacey said...

Awesome! Congrats! :)

~Sandi @ This one time at 'band' camp... said...

Best NSV's to experience are with clothes! Congrats!

♥ Drazil ♥ said...

Oh I cannot wait to see pics!

~Lisa~ said...

Terrific NSV!! Even at such an unGodly hour of the morning!! I bet you look absolutely adorable in a skirt - can't wait for the pics!!

Bonnie said...

That's awesome. I have so many clothes in my closet I can't fit into. Looking forward to wearing them again. Can't wait to see the pics.

Catherine55 said...

How fantastic!! I bet you felt so good all day long!! :)