I realized some things this weekend.
First of all, I have no business going clothes shopping with other people. Or at all really. Poor Kelly had to listen to me complain for two hours about how my body just isn’t built for clothes, and how shopping for clothing is pretty much the worst thing ever. I think we’d probably all be better off if I could just wear yoga pants a t-shirts to work. I really don’t see why I’m not allowed.
Because of my minor meltdown while shopping for clothes, I decided it’s time to get it together. That means I’m breaking up with wine again. But this time, I’m serious (cheese and I will be seeing less of each other too). I need to shape up and lose the extra weight that makes me hate all items of clothing that come anywhere close to touching my body.
Of course, breaking up with wine doesn’t mean breaking up with alcohol. I came up with a lovely little cocktail that consists of vodka, coconut water, and a little pineapple juice. It’s delicious, and unlike wine, I’m happy after just one glass.
Going to school in the summer sucks, but it sucks an awful lot less when you can do your reading by the pool.
Having a cute study partner doesn’t hurt either.
Another thing I realized? Having to stay home all weekend so I can get my homework done is brutal, but Monday is a lot easier to deal with when I know I don’t have anything left to do. Anything that makes Monday easier is definitely worth it.
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I think you have a cute body!! But I know how you feel. I have bigger thighs and there is no way I can wear all thsoe cute skinny pastel colored jeans. Sigh. I wish.
Yeah, I really want to maintain this post-breakup weight loss. SO that means I should probably cool it on the wine as well. I doubt I will though.
I honestly prefer shopping for clothes on my own. Much easier when I can go my own pace and look in only stores I want to be in. I’m a brat. Obviously.
I honestly think anything would great on you. Every picture I see of you, you look adorable. But…. I have meltdowns with shopping in the reg, so I relate. I’ve been having a ridiculous love affair with beer lately. This is not helped by the fact that there are at least 50 beers in my fridge leftover from people bringing booze to my bbq this weekend. Oy.
I have shopping meltdowns periodically! It happens, and it’s okay! I need to break up with wine and beer also, but I can’t do it during the summer! I end up gaining weight in the summer and losing weight in winter because I over indulge in the summer months!
Breaking up with wine? Nooooooooooooooooo!
I think it is normal to at times, feel so-so about ourselves and other times feel great. Just try not to be too hard on yourself. Imagine if a friend told you all the things you have said about your body during that shopping trip. Would you still be friends with that person? Probably not right? So cut yourself a little slack =)
I definitely have shopping days when I feel like nothing looks right at all. Don’t totally break up with wine! It will miss you.
Although your cocktail does sound pretty refreshing for the summertime!
Having to stay in all weekend to study last semester was brutal. Can’t tell you how stir crazy I got!
Someone else who understands my clothes problem! Clothes never fit me right and I would be perfectly happy sending the rest of my life in Victoria Secret’s sweatpants and yoga pants!
One of the perks of wearing yoga crops/pants and workout tops every day! haha
I do start to feel a bit like a bum by Friday though…
I’m on a vodka kick right now and am obsessed with trying to infuse my vodka with herbs. So as far as I’m concerned Leah, this whole post was about vodka, right? Very cute study partner indeed.
Hi, Leah! I’m new to your blog, and as I was reading your about me page, I found your feelings and experiences very relatable. When I had an ED, I hated shopping with people bc I had to shop at girl’s section..I’m much happier with how I look now..but it doesn’t mean that I don’t have a meltdown when my old pants no longer fit. And as a student myself, I’ve spent many many weekends at home doing schoolwork. You’re right…zero fun. Hang in there! Oh and btw, Lexie is adorable!!
Anything to make Mondays easier is always a good idea.
Sounds like a delicious beverage. Plus it’s extra hydrating. Bonus!
I’m still so jealous of your pool! Everything in life is exponentially better with a pool. And a dog.
I love your new cocktail creation – I defintely need to try it out! As if I needed an excuse for a cocktail…
The idea of how I’ll feel Monday morning makes me do all kinds of things I don’t want to do. Work. Laundry. Cooking. It’s like a looming threat that I actually appreciate!
Oooo the cocktail sounds yummy!
I’ve been toying with the idea of breaking up with beer for a month. More so because it would be a serious test of willpower…but I’ll take any weight loss, too. Assuming there is some….probably not.