Day 141: So Cool!

So...I need to take some more pictures - especially since I bought a cute outfit last night.

I only bought one outfit last night, but did some more shopping tonight...yes, I did more shopping tonight!

When I was younger, single and a whole lot thinner, I loved shopping. Sometimes I would try stuff on just for fun - without buying anything. I just loved trying on clothes.

After the children were born, I stopped taking the time...it became hard to take that kind of time for myself.

The few times I did go shopping for myself it was because I was in desperate need of something - shirts, pants, shoes...whatever. Shopping was not fun. It was a chore that I felt I needed to get through as fast possible. And then there was the horrible dressing room mirrors - showing all the fat I gained, all the stretch marks, and every other flaw. Just like avoiding having my picture taken, I avoided shopping.

Last night & tonight was different. Shopping was fun. I really like shopping with a friend, but I still had a lot of fun shopping by myself. I tried on a huge amount of capris (my preferred summer wear), a few tops and a few shoes.

Most of the capris did not fit. They were either too tight or had huge gaps in the back (I hate that!). But I did not get bummed.

Maybe it is the walking. Maybe it is all the books I have been reading about style. Maybe it is all the pictures I have been taking of myself. Maybe it is the time I have spent in front of a mirror being honest about my body at 40 something. Maybe I am finally learning to love myself.

Whatever the reason (or reasons) - I had fun shopping. I was thrilled the capris were not fitting perfectly - just proves that I have a normal body & that I am slowly getting into shape. So cool.

I will take some pics this weekend & post them soon.

Happy Walking!