Saturday, November 26, 2011

Week 43: Sweet Kicks

Another investment was made this week. This time, in the name of gym shoes.

How often do people, in general, buy gym shoes? I feel like it's nuts that I have not purchased a new pair of gym shoes since well before I moved to Cincinnati (which was 2006). That changed today when I bought a pair of black Nike gym shoes with very bright pink highlights. They are kind of intense-looking, but supercomfortable and... I love them.

People ask me how I've lost weight, and there are lots of ways that have come into play. One of them is, in a very general way, motivating myself for brief bits of times with whatever would work to lose the next say... five pounds. I've changed my routine lots with whatever got me to the point of achieving a goal several times. So, case in point, I'm hoping that the fact that I get to wear my new fancy gym shoes will push me to go to the gym and knock off five more pounds. Then, I'll switch something up and get inspired/motivated in some other way. Other things I've done include Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred, jogged, joined a gym, bought a new exercise outfit, and bought a new water bottle. So that's my basic motto...do whatever it takes to get myself in gear.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Week 42: A Not $7.99 Haircut

I invested in a quality haircut this week that I'm thrilled with! It really wasn't all that expensive in the grand scheme of things, but since my last five or six haircuts have been roughly $7.99 (plus tip!), it feels like a lot. I often have to remind myself that sometimes "investing" in things is a good idea. Without further ado...

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Week 41: At Least I'll Be Warm

This week was lame. I have not been feeling up to far (though, as of yesterday, I'm feeling much better). Also, I was terribly busy with work. So, sadly, the highlight of this week thus far has been the purchase of a flannel shirt. I've wanted one all season and just never found one that fit the bill (or, fit me the way I wanted it to). I don't know how I missed it, but I ended up finding my winner at Target. I'm very excited to incorporate it into my fall & winter wardrobe.

Next week, there will only be 10 weeks left in this yearlong project. I better start thinking of how to go out with a bang...

And here's the shirt:

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Week 40: Finally Quilting

I've been dreaming of making a quilt out of vintage sheets pretty much all year. This week, I started the daunting task of cutting the many squares I will need to complete this project. I got a rotary cutter and board recently and have found that I love cutting fabric this way. It is very therapeutic. I hope to show you a completed quilt before week 52!