Julie - Out and About

An unexpected opportunity recently popped up - a chance to go out after work!  Granted, our community has been fluctuating between Phase 2 and 3 for a while now, so it was difficult to find something to do.   With many places working on "modified hours" I had a hard time deciding what to do that would still be open.  Especially since I get off work at 5:30, home by 5:45, and not dressed and ready to go until 7.  That eliminated the mall, but selected stores and SOME dining places were available.   After filling up the tank, I headed up to Target to check out cami tops (found nothing) but did come across a cute bra on the clearance rack.  Which was fortuitous since I had decided to wear my long line bra this evening, and by the time I left Target it was binding and too hot!  So I did what any resourceful gal would do - I climbed into the back of my van and changed bras! Feeling SO much more comfy Then it was Applebee's - I figured since i...

A while back, I had a conversation with a friend who at the time was about 7 months pregnant.  We talked about the usual point - how "men just don't understand what it takes to carry a baby".  The upshot -- I volunteered to be pregnant for a day to experience it.  Without going into the specifics of the "foundation garments", after just 30 minutes I was a pleasant 7 Months Underway.  I opted for a dress that was roomy (because I don't have any Maternity Wear in my closet!) and started my 24 hours. Right off the bat - sitting proved to be a problem.  Not so much the actual sitting as much as the getting down and back up again!  Especially without any help.  Trying to be lady like in a dress while maneuvering in and out of an easy chair was difficult as well, if not impossible.   Lots of pressure in places where I've never felt pressure before! For this reason, I decided that the dress was probably not the best choice and opted for a VERY stret...

I recently spent a week out of town on business -- well, 5 days -- 3 days if you don't count the 2 days of driving there and back -- but definitely 4 nights!  And that's what I'm here to talk about. I arrived, checked in with my employer, got to my hotel and started cleaning up -- all before 5PM.  This is important because this community is famous for their Outlet Malls. Yes, you read that right -- mall S . As in more than one.  Only problem is that they all close up about 8:00.  When working here I usually don't finish until after 7, which doesn't allow any time to change and hit the stores.  So I always try to get here early on Day 1 so Night 1 can be a Fun 1. I tried something different this time.  You may recall from a previous blog I recently acquired some new under-things.  (https://juliemshaw.blogspot.com/2018/10/when-going-gets-tough-tough-go-shopping.html) Well, this was to be the night they got road tested.   They ...