Saturday, I attended the wedding of a very sweet former colleague. Kimberly and Steve make a lovely couple, and I wish them all the happiness in the world. (Although I really thought Steve was going to pass out during the ceremony!) Kimberly is very petite and looked like a bride doll! They are honeymooning in Charleston, and during their ceremony, I had a bit of an epiphany.
I want to get married again. I do. I don't necessarily want the white wedding thing, but I DO want to find someone with whom I can spend the rest of my life. I'm hoping that moving to a new school--and a huge district--will help me meet Mr. Right. I'm done playing with "Mr. Right Now". I have a date for Wednesday evening, and if he's not right, I'm done. I'm not going to waste any more time and energy--emotional and physical--dating men who are looking for "friends with benefits" or who are undecided about their lives and their relationships.
Okay, that addresses "weddings", now on to shopping! I'm becoming a fashionista! I am. I shopped like a mad woman while I was in New York last week. At Kohl's, I picked up a rust-colored cardigan by Apt. 9 and a lightweight mock turtle by Vera Wang for a total of $24.00! My receipt read that I saved $109! I also shopped at Boscov's, saving about $90 more on tops and a cute skirt. I found a cardigan with a matching camisole at Target that were both on sale for more than 25 percent off. As I put my new things on hangers and placed them in my closet, I became giddy! I'm so excited to be able to wear new clothes! SMALLER clothes. I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating--I used to dress to cover my body; now I'm dressing to enhance it!
And finally, school. Today is the official first day of the school year for teachers; students come back next Monday. I look forward to it like I can't even express! A new start with a new attitude and new clothing, I'm thrilled. We don't all get second chances in life--so this is BIG! And I promise to enjoy every minute of it!
Oh...and here's a pic from the reception! I think I look pretty good...and I KNOW that dress is NOT something I would have even dreamed of wearing before!
Nice to know about your transformation, it will certainly boost your self-esteem. And I hope you had an enjoyable time at your colleague’s wedding. I’ve also been invited to attend my close friend’s wedding next week at the wonderful event space San Francisco. I’m excited about it as I love being a part of such special occasions.
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