Where have I been?

I've been here and there. So much stuff is going on and I've not taken a single photo. I'm feeling a little guilty. (sigh)

However life has been greatly busy. Our second busiest time of year is now -- governmental audits are all due next week and we do a lot of them. I've been working far more outside of the home and the rest of my days outside of that has been filled with school work for the children and all my housewife duties.

A lot of good things have been going on though.

1. I've lost 16 lbs while eating quite healthily. (Is that a word?)
2. DH bought me a "new to me" car for an early birthday present. (birthday isn't until November) A Pontiac Vibe that is quite better on gas, easier to drive and more "fun" than the minivan was. (We always buy either program cars or something of the sort and this still has all the warranties and things like that.) Since we're downsizing and children are driving their own cars I don't have to have a bus anymore...lol.
3. My new bag arrived and it is okay. I don't care 100% for the zippers on it, but for the price I paid I can use it and be happy. Heck I could even change the zippers if I wanted.
4. Because I was working outside of the house I've had ample opportunity to try all sorts of new combinations of clothing and shoes. Some of my Shoe Dazzle shoes had only been tried on and put back in the box prior to now....lol.
5. My fibromyalgia symptoms seem to be in a clear right now. I haven't had a real flare up in weeks -- which is a real blessing. Sadly though by the evening I'm just too tired to worry about posting.

Now for fashion related.....

It is Saturday morning and I am wearing a t-shirt gown my husband bought me 12 years ago...lol. I will change but only into a simple cotton dress because we've gone from 50 degree weather to 80 degree weather. What a change!

Unfashionable

I've been feeling quite unfashionable for a while now. I suppose I could blame it on the weather or on the changing season, but I think it is because I haven't been shopping enough. (My dh may disagree, but so what?)

I'm hoping to take off Saturday and hit a few new to me thrift stores. Just a few hours to give me some relief from my doldrums.

I have a short list of what I would like to find.

1. a scarf -- not just any scarf, but a bright one
2. a basic black bag -- believe it or not, but I don't have one
3. a fun jacket or wrap
4. a great surprise for myself

The Wonderful World of Internet

A cold may get you down and you may not look picture perfect, but that won't stop a shopper. No Way!!!

I've been Ebay browsing and I've found my gray bag. One of the things on my wish list.

And here it is:

Gray Bag

Now all I have to do is wait for it to get here. (Internet shopping always makes me happy to see the postman and the UPS driver....lol.)

Colds and Verizon

So far we’ve avoided the flu – my brother’s family hasn’t been so lucky though.
We are at home with what I would call a basic cold. Sore throats, runny noses and the works. \

I’d love to share a picture of what I’m wearing, but it wouldn’t be that interesting….blue knit pants and a gray t-shirt that says Army across the front…lol.

Now that I have upgraded computers and finally managed to get the Verizon card to work perhaps I can actually post from home and be online on a more regular basis. I never could get the card to work on the old machine!

AWOL

I can't believe I have gone so long without posting. As far as updates go -- we celebrated our 16th anniversary this past week. One night out as a family night and then the whole weekend without the children. Obviously the computer was the last thing on my mind.

I'll be in and out this week, too. My plans are:

1. spend Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with my mama
2. library board meeting
3. school for the children all during
4. packing up summer clothes and pulling out the fall items
5. flu shots for all the family

I thought I was going to participate in the wardrobe challenge and I really wanted to, but since I won't be around to post daily I'm going to just enjoy watching everyone else.

Woe is me....

Not really. Just having a crazy morning. Got to work and new computer is working fine. However the camera batteries are dead and guess where the charger is? That's right -- at home!

So I'm going to show you a few sweaters I am trying to decide between. I want to knit myself one, but I am also very carefully dieting right now. Long story short -- my health requires some serious changes. So I am torn between putting all the time and effort into knitting myself a nice sweater only to have to give it away.

Anyway, here are the sweaters I really like: (from the Knitpicks site)

I love the versatility this vest offers. I can see it with jeans, skirts, and even over a simple dress.

This is just a cool jacket with the frog closures. I think it would make a great holiday season piece if knit in the right yarns. One I could dress up or dress down to suit the party.

This pullover is so cute because of its simplicity. I think it would look fabulous with a pencil skirt or a pair of corduroy pants.

This fan cardigan looks like a great grab and go piece. Perhaps to keep in the car or the computer bag to toss on over anything. Some offices are still running a/c. Some don't run their heat as warm as we do...so just an easy add on if knit in a go with it all neutral.

Computer Woes

My computer is on its way out and I'm trying to switch everything to a new machine. I'll be back as soon as possible.