Julie - Out and About

  The first day of Spring has arrived - and the weather is cooperating beautifully.  The temptation was far too great to spend the day indoors, so I hit the dusty trail. (well, the muddy, somewhat melted trail, anyway) Dressed for the cooler morning, a song in my heart and in my ear buds There's a nice hiking trail fairly close to my house, so I ventured out to commune with nature (and commune with the soundtrack to Disney's BABES IN TOYLAND) The sun was bright, as was my attitude I passed a few joggers and fellow hikers along the way.  Nothing earth shaking, but smiles and head nods were exchanged.  As usual, when I got to the end of the trail I didn't want it to end.  So I took the round about way home and stopped off at a convenience store to pick up a snack.  A store that just happens to be across the street from some dear friends. Looks like Henry's home - maybe I should knock! (store in the background)  After an hou...

One thing that made my day on Friday was that it was the first time I went out wearing my new "foundation garments". Up to now, I have never ventured out in pants - yoga, jeans, leggings, NEVER. Mostly because I suffer from "Boy Hips" (and rightly so!)  Up to now, I have played around with home made devices to add to my curves, but I recently got a set of professionally made hip enhancers.  (Thanks to Samantha at Body For Queens, on Facebook it's bodyforqueens or her website www.wigsofakind.com) My friend Linda gave them 2 thumbs up, saying they looked good AND natural. JUST what I needed to hear before stepping out the door. Loving the new curves They are SO comfy and after a few minutes I forgot I was wearing them.  And more than once while we were walking about, Linda dropped slightly behind me and would then make a comment about my caboose!!  And now I can finally ask with complete honesty, "Do these make my butt look big?" Stay s...