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Ring Success
March 9th, 2010 | 
Author: We finally had some “ring” success. I took mine last week to a local jeweler to get re-sized and I’m having some of my diamonds replaced and Don finally picked out his ring this past weekend (see pic below). It is a tungsten carbide and silver with 1/4 ct. round diamonds. It looks so good on his finger 
My ring should hopefully be done in the next day or two….I can’t wait to get it back. Most importantly, I can’t wait to wear it and not worry about it falling off my finger a dozen times a day.
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T Minus 14 Days…..
Can you believe it’s only 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving? Where did the year go? I guess most of it, for me, was spent wedding planning. And let me tell you….this break I’ve been on has been wonderful, but as of next week I will be back in wedding planning mode once again.
Not only is Thanksgiving only 2 weeks away, but my sister’s birthday is on the same day. I can’t wait to spend time with the family, relax, and of course, do a little Christmas shopping. I’m already totally pumped up for Black Friday! I love the adrenaline rush of waking up early to stand in the freezing cold just to try and beat the person behind you to the best deals possible.
But to be totally honest, I’m most excited about having some much needed time off work. I will not be working the Wednesday before Thanksgiving or the Monday after….yes, you do the math…that’s 6 days of nothing but total awesomeness!! Sleeping in, decorating the house, shopping, spending time with family…….I can’t think of a better way to spend my mini-vacation.
Shopping Trip Update
We mostly shopped the clearance racks and managed to come up with some great finds. I ended up with 3 pairs of dress slacks for work, 6 tops, 2 belts and 2 pairs of shoes for $200. I couldn’t believe it. My dress slacks alone were regularly priced at $50 each, so right there tells you I bargain shopped like it was my J-O-B!
The only items I didn’t pick up that I still need are a couple pairs of jeans and a fall/winter coat. I guess we are going to have to plan shopping trip #2.
Girls Shopping Trip
I’m going shopping this evening with one of my girlfriends and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m not sure if being able to hang with my BFF is making me giddy or the fact that we are GOING SHOPPING……
I used to be a shopaholic, but then I gained a ton of weight and shopping with low self-esteem just isn’t as much fun. Well, now that I am down 25 lbs and could use some additions to my wardrobe, I’m all jacked up. I just hope I can contain myself……
Here is what I’m hoping to find:
1. Some great new shoes for work…….Aren’t these Dijon colored shoes from Chadwicks to die for?
2. I also need some new dress slacks for work. I’m thinking something along the lines of these creme colored ones from Chadwicks. I love the waistline. (notice the shoes….)
3. New fall tops that will be used for work and also for casual wear. The ruffles on this shirt from Victoria’s Secret make me drool.
4. And lastly, I need a new fall/winter coat. One that can be worn with my dress slacks for work but also one that can be slapped on over jeans for a casual night out. This coat from Macy’s is all that and a bag of chips
So here’s to great time with my girl and hoping I don’t break the bank