Buster was in a really show off kind of mood, and kept attacking my leg while I tried to take my three pictures of the day. When I picked him up, he got very happy. As you can see, he has grown so much. In fact, I think he gained a lot of weight while the kitty sitters took care of him this past week. He used to be pretty svelte, but now he's my chunky little lima bean (he likes to eat lima beans, or anything else that falls on the floor in the kitchen). My tough-guy Gowanus-born kitty is getting an adolescent spread.
Today will be my last day of my quasi attempt to do 6 items in one month. I had to cheat with the wedding, and I chose to cheat for the holiday in Germany. It was pretty hard, and I looked pretty boring on the weekends (this tee shirt with the jeans, maybe a scarf). But I am really looking forward to wearing the rest of my clothes for the rest of the GAAD challenge. Other than trying on comfy shoes in Germany (Euros are just monopoly money, so they don't count, right?), I haven't really been tempted much. Shoes are technically allowed under the GAAD, but I only want to buy to replace things that are worn/damaged.
This last outfit is probably the last combination that I haven't tried with a top and this dress/tunic. Not teaching or work appropriate, but it works for working from home.
I wanted to thank folks for your encouraging words about the upcoming semester. I am really lucky to have a nice job with amazing colleagues, and I wanted to make public my goal of focusing on the positive, and ignoring or finding humor in the negative (Blokey often says this to me when I am bummed or cranky: "Can you find the humor in this?").
Have a lovely weekend, all!
Dress/Tunic: AA
Tights: Uniqlo
Shirt: Copper Key
Key necklace: gift
Belt: thrfited
Shoes: Aerosoles, thrifted
Scarf: eBay
Friday, August 27, 2010
My Lima Bean
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You look great! I think the head scarf adds a nice punch of personality to the outfit. I'm not quite ready for significantly cooler temps yet, but your tights have gotten me a little more enthusiastic about fall. And Buster coordinates perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to offer my (belated) welcome back to the States, and thanks for sharing the Germany pictures! Sounds like you'll be in good shape for the semester ahead, especially with a partner like Blokey. Mine regularly reminds me to try to see the humor in otherwise frustrating situations, and afterwards, I wonder how I'd have gotten through them if he hadn't.
happy weekend!
-Liz
oooooohh, so cute! I used to have a grey and white cat!
ReplyDeleteI like your accessory. How old is he? I got Emo when he was 6 months, and there was a period when I swear he was doubling in size every week.
ReplyDeleteThat's great advice from blokey - I try to find the humor in everything too! Sometimes it's the only way I can get through the day at work.
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit, but my favorite part is definitely Buster :)
Blokey sounds like a wise man! I tell you yesterday I had the crappiest day, which included one of the worst classroom experiences I've had in years. I just tried to tell myself that I was becoming the embodiment of the absentminded prof.
ReplyDeleteI love the hair scarf! Buster seriously couldn't be any cuter!
@Anne and Liz: Yes, what would I do without the perspective of my nice partner? Sometimes, I think about drawing comics, but not lately.
ReplyDelete@Franca: Thanks, he knows he's a cutey.
@Cynthia: We got him when he was about 6 weeks old in early June, we are guessing that he's about 4 months and some change? I am not looking forward to the day we get him neutered...
Oh my, that cat is going to be enormous!
ReplyDeleteHurrah for wearing the rest of your clothes! I've enjoyed seeing you mix and match, but it would be nice for you to enjoy getting dressed, too.
ReplyDeleteAlso, tubby Buster. Hee! Your post about him the other day made me get out my AD DVDs, again. "Hey, Hermano!" Solid gold stuff.
You chose great accessories for this look. Buster is adorable, and he has gotten huge!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh...if only I could find the humor in my work situation. I don't think that's possible.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing in this outfit! I love that dress on you. The headband is a nice touch, too.
I swear Rad, if I didn't laugh at all the crappy drama stuff that goes on in my life, I would be crying ALL THE TIME.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing the six. You did it. Your thoughts? I'm looking forward to the rest of you wardrobe. Do we get to see another series of under used dresses?
My daughter thinks your cat is adorbs. So does her mother. Have a great weekend.
Lady, you are looking chic! I absolutely adore every bit of this outfit!
ReplyDeleteAw, cutest kitty! Such big ears!
ReplyDeleteMy mom's version of "find the humor in it" is to say, pretend you are taking notes for your novel. Better yet, really take notes for your novel. It works really well, though if I ever were to write the novel, I would need a nom de plume!
ReplyDeleteAcademics lead charmed lives in many ways, so the petty annoyances that abound have to really be kept in perspective. Focusing on your own work helps, and on your friends and family. Has it been a month already that you've been moving those 6 items around? If you added a knee-length skirt to this outfit, it would be great in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteAwww, you and the lima bean are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your closet has been missing you.
Awww, you and the lima bean are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your closet has been missing you.
That's great advice from blokey - I try to find the humor in everything too! Sometimes it's the only way I can get through the day at work.
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit, but my favorite part is definitely Buster :)
Blokey sounds like a wise man! I tell you yesterday I had the crappiest day, which included one of the worst classroom experiences I've had in years. I just tried to tell myself that I was becoming the embodiment of the absentminded prof.
ReplyDeleteI love the hair scarf! Buster seriously couldn't be any cuter!
You look great! I think the head scarf adds a nice punch of personality to the outfit. I'm not quite ready for significantly cooler temps yet, but your tights have gotten me a little more enthusiastic about fall. And Buster coordinates perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to offer my (belated) welcome back to the States, and thanks for sharing the Germany pictures! Sounds like you'll be in good shape for the semester ahead, especially with a partner like Blokey. Mine regularly reminds me to try to see the humor in otherwise frustrating situations, and afterwards, I wonder how I'd have gotten through them if he hadn't.
happy weekend!
-Liz