AngieBear

I love it, it’s super cute.

I decided to go full pink nightmare today. I did resist the urge to go with pink eyeshadow, and went neutral instead. It was a close call, though.

I’m meeting a friend for breakfast/coffee, making art, and then doing a major clothing purge. So casual all the way today.

Those shoes!!

I weigh daily. But, if I hit a stall I put away the scale for a week or two until I work past the stall. I don’t like my daily mood being controlled by my weight.

Mine talks a lot as well. It’s less than it was in the beginning, though.

I’m at the point where I go through things every 10 lbs. It’s about a size for me. I buy pieces to shrink into from thrift stores. So every 10 pounds is a good time to evaluate which of those clothes fit as well. I really hate baggy clothes, so I’m probably fussier about it than many people.

I dig Siggis.

I’m doing well! I’ve lost 56 lbs since surgery, 83 overall. I feel a million times better. The only issue I’m having is low blood pressure causing some dizziness when I get up too quickly.

I went full safari today. I am being gutsier about wearing shirts tucked in/not always feeling like I need to hide behind a baggy shirt. There is still some tummy happening, but it’s not nearly what I think it is in my head.

Congrats CNDC! And that dress looks great. I love the grey with the nude shoes.

I have a number of bolder necklaces, and tend to not wear any earrings with them. I like the pearls, fyi. And that dress style looks GREAT on you!

Okay, sew (har har I crack myself up) a lot can be accomplished by adding in a dart or two at the waistband of some pants/skirt. You can take it in quite a bit. My ass to waist ratio is pretty high, so I actually often have to do this with off-the rack clothes. Hemming is pretty easy as well. I have to do this quite a bit too (I’m short as well as having a big ass 😂). I’d stay away from working with knits if you are a rank beginner. They can get buckling and be frustrating. Woven fabrics are much easier to work with. There are TONS of great YouTube videos that can help you learn these simple techniques. Orchid! I LOVE YOUR MURALS!!!! And here is my crafty contribution! I JUST finished painting the longboard I’m making, and here is an example of one of my copperplate etchings. The copperplate etchings are what I show, my other crafties are just for fun. I am a firm believer in the power of craft!

I do.

Right?! I especially love the cute tassels at the waist.

Thank you SheriBear! It feels like as I get smaller, any pound lost makes a more visible difference. So, while I was losing faster in the first couple of months, it’s more evident when I lose now? It’s still tripping me out.

I found these Anne Taylor capris brand new at Goodwill yesterday. I’m also including an eye makeup picture. I got a new Juvia’s Place palette and am in love.

Today we walked around Victoria.

And here are some random pics of current and previous fosters from this year.

My newest addition, Foster Fail Dimitri:

From today’s hikes. There was a suspension bridge on the 2nd hike. And more swimming. I have trouble not jumping in when I see a nice spot.

That black dress is GORGEOUS on you.

That tree has a great shape! It looks very Seussian.

Yesterday’s hikes on Vancouver Island.

I’m on vacation, so much swimming in lakes, hiking, and kayaking. I didn’t realize how unfortunate the placement of the owl’s eyes was in relation to my chest. Woops! 😂 *please excuse the wet shirt, I’d been swimming.