What I’m Wearing

July 27, 2017

On Thursdays We Wear…Although it is NOT Wednesday, like a song that won’t stop playing in my head

I keep visualizing this…

Yesterday I wore pink.

Today I’m wearing a version of pink.

Salmon is a range of pale pinkish-orange to light pink colors, named after the color of salmon flesh (source).

Since I was not the only person in my office wearing this version of pink today, it seemed only fitting that I should proclaim this day Salmon Day. I wish I could proclaim it Salmon Saturday or something with a more catchy sound, but alas… I cannot think of a word that describes this color better than salmon.

Today I’m styling my blouse from White House Black Market, white ankle pants from Van Heusen, cognac shoes from Amazon, and a gold necklace that was a gift from my daughter Stephanie (thank you Dear).

I don’t typically post on a single outfit that I’m wearing, but since I made the comment today that I don’t post on a single outfit, I’ve decided to post on a single outfit.

In addition to today’s colorful office attire, Wendy pranced through the office with her dish of salmon for lunch which makes my proclaimed Salmon Day all the more fitting.

Show and Tell Tuesday

July 25, 2017

All day I’ve been asking myself (and a few others) “WHAT am I going to post on my blog today?”

LB says “Post about the Treadmill”. Wendy just looks at me and goes back to work. Elvis just looks at me.

So… I come home from work, do my treadmill ritual, and then come outside. As I sit by the pool with my macbook, I start scouring the other blogs I frequent for ideas. Currently I have a favorite and when I read her post, I had to replicate what I saw. http://coasttocoast2.blogspot.com/ has linked up with momfessionals.com to share ideas in a post titled Show and Tell Tuesday. Today the goal was to share what’s on your phone i.e. what you use your phone for most or what apps do you have that others may also enjoy.

That Said…

When I access my cell phone this is what I see:Let me clarify… when I access my cell phone on Tuesday, July 25 at 9:17, this is what I see.

Because I am extremely organized, my apps are alphabetized (with the exception of my Fitbit and My Fitness Pal). Some apps have been placed in files according to category. Here are the app screens on my cell phone:Alarmed is a reminder which I love. Amazon Alexa allows for communitcation with the Echo. QT is my home security system. The Mail is overwhelming because of the AOL email account that I’ve had since the 1800’s. Every Tom, Dick and Hautelook that I’ve ever subscribed to sends junk to this account. My Gmail accounts are for important things from Family, Attorney, MaryKay, and, of course, LB and are checked more than once a week. The 19 messages today are from a group text “The People I Love” formerly known as the FamDamily.

Let me check in and see what they conversed about today…

We have a picture of my nephew at summer camp: A giphy from my daughter Amanda: And a report from my Mama about her first night with the apparatus (more on that another day). Along with encouragement from my brother-in-law:

Yes Folks… this is normality. And because I am not permitted to access my cell phone during working hours, I find all this, and more, at the end of the day.

My current app obsession is with my FitBit.

At this point today I’m viewing:

Obviously I’ve outdone myself and will need to hit the sack to regroup.

See you tomorrow.

Maybe.

Rainy Weekend

July 24, 2017

Saturday and Sunday are typically filled with opportunity to DO WHATEVER I WANT! This past weekend had limited possibilities due to the rain. Nevertheless, LB and I made the most of our rainy weekend. Following our Friday night little pizzas, we watched a movie and stayed up too late. Because of the late night, we slept in Saturday morning.

The day began beautifully with the sun shining bright and hardly a cloud in the sky. After straightening the house and finishing the laundry, I went outside to work with my needy plants and pull the weeds out of my marigold flower bed. It needed work then and it still needs work.

Then the thunder began. It wasn’t long after that the rain started.

So I went inside and got on the treadmill.

The day seemed to fly by and become date night time before we knew it! There were three possibilities for the evening. 1. Jerry’s Sports Grille is a restaurant near the beach that we enjoy going to for a steak dinner. And if it isn’t football season, there will be a cover band playing. 2. The Cellar Upstairs is our favorite Saturday night place and one of our favorite bands “Ain’t too Proud” would be entertaining. 3. Ragtime Tavern Seafood & Grill is a beach side restaurant with live music. But it was rainy and we didn’t feel like going out.

Luckily LB had purchased a rack of lamb from Costco the week prior and was in the mood for some home cooking. This was a first for me but after I figured out what to do with it, we ended the day with a very nice dinner.

And then we watched Deadpool. No commentary… watch the trailer for yourself.

The sun didn’t tease us on Sunday morning. It was overcast outside and the rain would be coming soon. I made the usual Sunday morning Breakfast for a King which LB thoroughly enjoyed. Afterward I began assembling breakfast wraps and lunches for the upcoming work week.

This is my breakfast wrap assembly line. LB loves them!

After some treadmill time we decided to brave the weather and head to the store. Obviously if you can’t hang by the pool, or go to the beach, shopping is the only logical option.

And we picked up some nice shorts for LB

We ended the day with dinner at our favorite Mexican Restaurant LaNopaleraA rainy weekend turned out to be a pretty good weekend!

WENDY Sometime!

July 20, 2017

She was mentioned in this post, on April 4th when I talked about Every Single Diet…

My friend WENDY!

At the time of that post, she had lost 20 pounds.

By Friday, July 8th she had lost nearly 70 pounds. She came into work that day styling her new white capris, feeling so good about her progress and with good reason.

She was looking great!

Wendy’s desk is next to mine and while we sat there discussing how well she has done several of our team members were gathered close enough to join in the conversation. She had experienced a couple of difficult weeks at home, but was unwavering in her resolve to make healthy choices for herself. At some point in the discussion it was suggested that Wendy should do something nice for herself. There was mention of a massage or a pedicure, but I knew what she really wanted.

A New Hair Style

Wendy has been talking about a new hair style for weeks. She has been looking at pictures to find just the right cut for herself. So I told she should do it. Of course she refused. She didn’t have time and other excuses. I suggested that we go during lunch to a salon that was close by. Once again she refused. I pressed on, but could see, as much as she wanted to do it, she wasn’t going to let herself. Finally I told her that I was going to get to work and if she changed her mind, at any point before lunchtime, just say “okay Kim” and I will put the plan into motion. She hesitated, but before I turned around she said “okay Kim”.

Just Hair in Fleming Island is about 2 minutes from my officeSo we decided to celebrate with a makeover She was a little nervous at first

No more ponytails Julie was a pleasure to work with and celebrated with us as she herself had lost a LOT of weight. She did a great job helping Wendy with her new look.And she’s a happy girl! Then the styling began… Wendy looks great! And so does her hair!

She has done what others only wish they could do.

And I’m so proud of her!

Friday Favorites

July 14, 2017

TGIF!

Let’s begin my list of Friday favorites with these fancy felines:

These fun loving party cats are brought to you courtesy of my daughter Amanda (although I picked up the link at giphy.com). Amanda called my attention to this threesome when she sent it to me in a happy birthday text. So Cute!

Friday is ALWAYS a reason to party and even more so because I am off work early today!

Favorite # TWO

The Chik-Fil-A Diet Lemonade Occasionally we will make a stop by Chik-fil-A to have a Diet Lemonade. Since swearing off aspartame I’ve consumed less and less diet drinks. That being said, I have no idea whether this diet lemonade contains aspartame or not. The only information I can find regarding the ingredients is the calories it contains which ranges between 20 – 30 depending on the website.

Favorite # THREE

Used on the 4th or July to fry chicken, my Le Creuset French oven rates an A+ in form and function! Although that is a phrase associated with architecture, I though it appropriate to describe the way this enamel cast iron pot works and also how PRETTY it is! My French oven was a perfect vehicle for frying chicken on the 4th of July. Although I likely will not fry chicken ever again, I know I’ll use this pretty kitchen work horse again.There are other Le Creuset items that are on my wish list, but they typically go on the back burner (pun intended) due to my obsession with new shoes! Speaking of shoes…

Favorite # FOUR

It would be really nice to have these shoes:and these:that’s all. I won’t ask for anything else. I promise.

Favorite # FIVE

TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Set

If nothing else, it certainly is packaged pretty.

This week I graduated from the TimeWise® Miracle Set® to the TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Set. I have been using the the TimeWise® Miracle Set® for several years and absolutely love it, however I wanted to experience first hand what the TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Set can do. Right away I noticed the consistency of the product is extremely different. As the product promises to do, I am hoping to notice that it will “lift away the years” as I continue to put this new it to use. Regardless, I will always be a fan of Mary Kay products.

I hope Everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Mine will involve celebrating my favorite 2 year old’s birthday!

Enjoy!

Wonderful Wednesday

July 12, 2017

This Wonderful Wednesday morning when I asked Alexa “how’s the traffic?” she informed me that the fastest route to work would take me fifteen minutes longer than usual. With that, I grabbed my things and headed out the door. There was an accident on the bridge that had one lane closed and the traffic backed up. That said, I started my day in a feverous frenzy that only accelerated as the day wore on. It is amazing how the start of your day seems to set the tone for it’s entirety.

I won’t go on and on about how stressful my Wednesday has been, but the fact that I have managed to keep it together and make it home by 7:15 PM is just short of miraculous.

Now I am expecting my children and grandchild to visit shortly.

Although Lydia’s 2nd birthday party has been scheduled for Saturday morning, it would not be appropriate to let the actual birth-DAY pass without proper acknowledgment…

The doorbell rings… I go to the door, open the door. There they are. FIVE of the most important people in my life.

My firstborn

Stephanie

and dearly special daughter bringing style and enthusiasm wherever she goes (Aunt Feffy)My second-born, second daughter, and Brilliant Middle Child

Amanda

(don’t sell your position short Dear)My only son (and father of my only grandchild)

Richard and Emily

my daughter-in-law (who is just like a daughter to me)and the crème de la crème of two year old Glam-babies,

LYDIA

… the Birthday Girl!With a bag full of ponies in hand, she is ready to come in and show me all of the My Little Ponies and Peppa Pig Paraphernalia she has acquired during the day Her Big T-W-O party is Saturday and I will be well rested and ready. And to her parent’s dismay, I have a large present and another Rainbow Dash to add to the collection (if they read my blog they would know, but as it stands, it will be a surprise).

It has been a long day.

Good Night to all!

Hope Your Thursday is as WONDERFUL as mine is going to be!

Shopping at Target

July 6, 2017

Thanks to LB, I’ve picked up the habit of reading reviews.

Recently I came across one about Target. It read, “How can you not love target? It’s totally like the best store to ever exist ever in all of ever.” (source)

This is sad. Not the review itself, but the fact that I totally love it.

It never fails that the moment I walk through the doors of a