It’s been almost a month since my last posting. I can’t say that nothing has been happening. I just haven’t had much to say, certainly nothing of consequence that I don’t mind sharing with the world. I’m feeling a little like a caged rat…at least I think this must be what it must feel like. I have never actually been a caged rat (In case anyone was wondering).
I am restless, but have nowhere to go with my restlessness and everywhere I turn, God seems to be saying “Be still.” Everyone around me seems to be in constant motion. For them, life seems fluid. No doubt this is partly my perspective. It’s a little like being on a merry-go-round and watching everything around you spin. You feel sick to your stomach and want to get off, but can’t. I keep looking for a way off but every opportunity slips past.
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Lest you think life is misery, I assure you (and myself), it is not all bad. The highlight of the last month was going shopping for new clothes last Friday. I have lost about 30 lbs in the last 8 months and most of my clothes no longer fit. I am not much of a shopper generally, but last Friday, I found myself in the mood and was fortunate enough to have a friend willing to go with me and deal with my not so great mood. Turns out (maybe for the first time in my life) I found myself loving to shop. Of course it helps when you have a friend telling you how skinny you look.
I’d been intending to shop for a while. I had a gift card I needed to use and some birthday money from Dad. My goal was not only to get new clothes, but clothes that actually made me look good. For those who know me, this translates to fitted rather than boxy and loose. I am very pleased with what I ended up with, especially with the amount of money that actually came out of my pocket. My favorite piece was a fitted denim jacket with a mandarin collar and flowery embroidered detailing on the collar and cuffs. The only thing I still need is a good pair of jeans. One of these days, I’ll get pics of me to post.
Great job on losing 30 pounds. I could stand to lose that much myself.
Great job!!!! For jeans – get the to a Sears with a Land’s End section!! Or buy from their catalog. You want one of the trouser leg. Believe me. They are fabulous. = ) Even the boot cut leg are great. If you order online you can have them hemmed FOR FREE! = ) Pictures. I need pictures. And more frequent postings. = )