While getting ready to go out on Saturday night (see previous entry for pictures) I was checking out how I looked in the mirror. Turning this way and that, somewhat irritated that the mirror I had just cleaned the day before was already smudged and covered with fingerprints. O heard me complaining, ran up to the mirror, smashed his face against it ( Read more... )

In honor of my turning 40, E and I walked all over the Independence Historic District, through Old City and north into Northern Liberties, ending up at Bar Ferdinand, a superb tapas restaurant ( Read more... )

Advanced Style
Proof from the wise and silver-haired set that personal style advances with age.

Bangable Dudes in History
History's hottest guys - proof provided by pie charts! Hilarious!

I regret the bangs. The length is too short, but that'll grow soon enough. I like the color and am happy to be rid of the blond. The bangs, however ... I really do not like them. I hate the feeling of hair on my forehead. Hate it. I feel itchy all the time now ( Read more... )

In anticipation of turning 40 (only four more days!) I got a haircut. Fairly drastic for me since I've basically had the same "cut" for the past five years ( Read more... )

On Friday, March 11 I documented my day in pictures. Due to the large quantity of pictures (200+) I am not posting them here. I have attached a link to a set on Flickr.

So if you're interested in how I spend many of my days, click the link!

DITL 3-11-2011


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I have to bake 24 cupcakes for the kittens' first birthday party* tomorrow ( Read more... )

I am looking for summer dresses and I'm having a difficult time finding things I like. My preference is for A-line dresses and shift dresses. Not too short, just above knee is best. I dislike flow-y fabrics, ruffles, spaghetti straps and maxi dresses. I like simple, clean lines.

I just purchased a dress at Target. It's a good cut and fit for me ( Read more... )

You know what's harder for me, in some ways, than losing weight? Figuring out how much to eat now that the weight is off. I want to maintain, not lose more - which is what has been happening over the past two weeks. But I've gotten so used to calorie reduction that eating more makes me nervous. Like I'll gain all 22 pounds back in one day. I know ( Read more... )

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