Dear Tara,
Stop being such a lush and lay off the booze so that your workouts and diet are more productive. And while you're at at it, eat better.
Signed,
Your Gut
So I'm up, hold on lemme get my calculator…+1.6 lbs. I figure that's probably made up of 1 chicken soft taco, 1 steak soft taco and maybe like 2 glasses of sangria, a Corona light (<-- because the light part mattered) and a margarita. Moral of the story, I need to stop eating with reckless abandon over the weekend, even if there's a super fun ethnic holiday I want to participate in. I'll try harder for next week.
I bought some heels! Holy shit, two pairs! In my first post ever I talked about some of my goals. Not resembling a newborn baby horse when I wear heels. I think I even used the S word. Well, we'll work on the sexy part. For now, I can walk around without teetering and I consider that a success. I may have tried these on at the store then ordered one of each color online (coral and nude). They'll be making an appearance at a wedding in a few weeks. For now I'll wear them around the house to A) break them in and B) fuck with my husband.
I don't get warm and fuzzy on here too often, but it happens. Sommmme people have made fun of the blog title and asked what it was about. It's from my all time favorite quote ever, "Follow through on all your generous impulses." How can you NOT like that quote? It's ridiculously nice! So I try to do that. If I have a nice thought, I try to pass it along, some people may call me a softie as a result (shh don't tell anyone). If I think of a nice gesture that I think would make someone happy, I'll do it. Why? Because I grew up seeing my parents do the same thing. Because doing nice things for other people makes me feel good. Because what if you think to yourself, "Nah, I'll do it next time." and there isn't a next time? Morbid? Maybe a little, but it's true. So the next time you think, "I should totally buy the person behind me in the drive thru their coffee!" Do it. You'll make their day. And while you're at it, tell the ones you love that you do.
What have you done lately to follow through on your generous impulses?
I loooove that quote! And I'm glad I know now where the blog name comes from!
ReplyDeleteYour funny as shit & I'm glad I wasn't the only one to over indulge over the fun weekend...margaritas were $2 at the place we celebrated..er...got schmammered drunk at.
I think it was called 'el Toro'! haha-at least that what my free t-shirt says! It also says "You got SAUCED at El Toro!" Urban dictionary says "sauced" means-to be so drunk all you can think about is how drunk you are
(it's my new saying...and my new fav shirt even if it is baby poo yellow)
Anyways, kick ass and take names, girl! You rock!
Great post Tara!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... good question.... what HAVE I done???
First, where did you get those shoes!?!
ReplyDeleteSecond, thanks for sharing the quote! Definitely something to aspire to.
I bought em online, but DSW carries them, they just didn't have my size. They are the Madden Girl Getta's as suggested below. They're pretty tame heels and not bad to walk in! Glad you like the quote!
DeleteI love those heels! Are they the Madden Girl Getta's? (I used to manage a shoe department...) The height on them is perfect for those who are a little skittish in heels. (I definitely include myself in that category). I've been looking for them in my size but I HATE spending money on shoes. However, nude heels are one of my favorite new things.
ReplyDeleteAs for the weekends, I think its incredibly easy to lose control because of losing the structure of a routine work week. I can't offer any advice because I struggle with the same things. I lose control of my eating on the weekends, holidays and social events. Then after its all said and done, I have a hard time accepting responsibility for the choices I've made. They are lessons learned though right?! I've been thinking up a post about obligatory eating in social situations because its one of my biggest struggles.
You are one of the kindest people I've "met" in the blog world. Your encouragement has made my day on several occasions and I can only hope that I can follow through with others in the same way you have for me. Keep being you!
I ordered them online from doddsshoe.com and they were inexpensive and got here quick!
DeleteI feel ya. It's not as obligatory for me as it is fun, but I can definitely see how certain social situations would put you in a pretty tough spot.
Thank you so much! That really means a lot! <3