Fat Tuesday

Yes a weight post. The horror! I promise it'll be brief and I will only subject my readers to kvetching about corpulence once a month. Yes, I have reserved the first Tuesday (Mardi Gras, how ingeniously appropos.) until my desired ass size is achieved.

I realized last week whilst scheduling my appointment with the neurologist- who, by the way has loud, hard rock hold music and a gum chewing receptionist, that I'd likely have to resume taking the metabolism maligning migraine medication. This was met with great trepidation the first time around and that was 25 pounds ago. Now, at max weight for my current wardrobe's capacity, it is a crying shame. Alas my friends, I must pick myself up from the sweet comforts of my sofa and get to work.

Losing weight is hard work. I'm still not sure where the erroneous science of gaining weight and losing weight came from. Surely, not from a woman age 30 and over. As many of us can attest, losing things- keys, your mind and the like is an easy task. Whilst gaining, as in muscle mass, momentum and energy is not. So, I present the following corrective argument and action plan: I found the extra padding on my ass and the extra chin and am now working towards gaining the discipline to stay away from the donuts and the comforts of my couch. A process that will be meticulously recorded and shared with you all the first Tuesday of each month until I lose my mind...er I mean the weight.

Joe, formerly known as Favorite Guy-I kid, I'm just being whiney, will not join me on my mission. If any of you are up for making a semi-conscious lifestyle change, feel free to share your tried and true tips and stories of triumph and carbs-deprived tragedy right here, same time, same place, each and every first Tuesday of the month. Peace.

Love, Lambs & Silence

ATC-Love.Lamb.Silence by: T.Allen-Mercado 09/08

The initial plan entailed a weekend replete with activities and socialization. Some time Friday evening between deep breaths and trying to ward off the brewing anxiety surrounding a-not double, but triple date, I crashed.

I was missing my friend (Joe) and, I didn't want to share our time together with anyone else. I felt like being moody, brooding and pensive. I didn't want to sit through a comedy show. I didn't feel much like laughing. I didn't feel much like talking. I wanted the warmth, the comfort, the silence of sated hearts; an unspoken understanding. I wanted the stillness of being in love. I wanted to toss my cloak of courage and bask in all of my sheepish vulnerability. I wanted to be emotionally naked. I wanted to rejoice in the contained freedom that only art and love provide me. And, I did. It was heavenly. What will you do to nurture your spirit this week? Peace.

Shutter Click & Chat 9/28

Shutter Click & Chat 9/28

Fantasy Wardrobe Remix

Cha Cha Matador cap $85 ravinstyle.com , Grace ring $18 prettyinpeace.etsy.com, black leather boots with contrasting white stitching mine since 1999! Hayden Harnet Yoko Colorblock dress $220 ravinstyle.com. Now where will we go? And, what will you wear? Don't forget to link up! Peace.

Shutter Click & Chat 10/5: Mother Nature's Marvels

A tree, a bird, a blossom, a berry-show me one of Mother Nature's marvels.

Shoes!

Few things excite me more than shoes. One can never have too many and, contrary to what Favorite Guy says there is no such thing as too expensive when it comes to your happiness. Growth and lifestyle changes (ahimsa and aparigraha) have certainly put a cap on my unlimited and excessive shoe hoarding, but the love is still going strong.

I knew to choose just 10 pairs would be way too challenging, so I went with the 10 pairs most recently worn. Plus, they were the boxes I could get to without clearing the chair of my favorite but un-hung jeans and tops! Here are some brief intros. I guess if you click on my dandy collage, you can zoom in on the glory!

Top left: Puma Anjan in green and blue-I bought a pair for myself and my girlfriend because they matched my favorite green, $5.00 clearance sweater and they're St. Patrick's Day chic! BCBG Girls barely there black leather sandals-these are my sexy shoes. I love the way they look against my skin and unpolished (I hate nail polish.) toenails. Freedom black leather boots with contrast stitching-these make me feel like an ass-kicker, they're my power boots. Kate Spade polka dot slides-I don't even wear red, but I love these. Did I mention that shoes are not required to match in my style book? Well, they're not-they can stand alone! Saga shoes black platform bumper toe Maryjanes-these are my "I'm a mom, but I'm funky" shoes. Anthropologie patchwork clogs with wooden heel-these are probably the shoes that speak most to who I am. Earthy, girlie, organic, just a little left of center and fabulous! Birkenstock forest stripes-they go well with beer and patchouli, no other rhyme or reason for the purchase. Nike ACG in cranberry, taupe and navy-these are classy sneakers, no? J.Crew cut-out leather pumps with contrast stitching and a wooden heel-I just love these, they are comfortable too. J.Crew wine with contrast stitching and ankle strap-these shoes make me wish I liked Ports and pretty flame engulfed desserts, but alas they go just as well with Diet Coke and nachos!

There you have my Top...(well, bottom shelf) Top 10 shoes! Thanks for inspiring me to do this Renee! You guys know the drill, if you do it, link up. I want to see. Peace.

A First!

This is my first Friday Fill-In. I'm slowly but surely emerging from my headache haze, thanks all for your well wishes and concern. Group hug. Peace.

Believe ATC by T.Allen-Mercado 08/08

1. Halloween candy, playing dress up and cooler temperatures are some of the things I'm most looking forward to in October.

2. Sometimes I wish life had a handbook, not that I'd follow.

3. Childrearing wasn't always in the cards and that's why there is a saying, "never say never"!

4. When I'm down, I clean, complain and wallow in self-pity, it helps.

5. The dining room/kitchen is where you'll find me most often.

6. A rainy day is good for resting.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to art, music and wine, tomorrow my plans include a comedy show with my Favorite Guy and Sunday, I want to sleep late!