Ahhh the luxury of sleeping in. I have been sooo looking forward to this weekend. We have nothing booked and nothing planned. It seems like forever since I've had a weekend like this. If we didn't have a vocal cat, I'm sure I could have easily slept past 10am. We do, however, have a cat and he obviously didn't know our intentions. Then again, maybe he did and he just didn't want to partake.
So, it's 9am and I can no longer ignore the meowing of the cat. I head into the bathroom and hop into the shower. Might as well get ready for the day. While G has her shower, I make my self a pot of dandy tea and some eggs and toast for breakfast. I've decided to live on the edge and use Helga's bread instead of the gluten-free bread I've been eating lately. My giant sandwich on Friday didn't seem to do me too much harm.
Then, we set off to Birkenhead Point- a local DFO (direct factory outlet). G is in need of some more work shirts and I'm keen to get some tan flat shoes to wear with my new tan pants. I have cool high-heeled boots, but I'm not convinced yet that I'll be able to wear them for a full day at work. I figure having a pair of flats for back up is a good idea. We looked at a couple of shoe stores. G bought a pair of boots and I found a pair of shoes that might be suitable.
Next it was time for work shirts. As G was wandering around checking things out, I thought I might try on a size 18 jacket just for laughs. I was astounded when, not only did it fit, but I could actually DO UP the button! Unbelievable!! That piqued my interest. Maybe it would be worthwhile to try on a pair of size 18 pants to get an idea of just how far I've come and how far I still need to go.
I followed G into the change room with my 1 pair of size 18 pants. I didn't really hold out any hope that I would be able to get them up my thighs. I waited for G to try on all of her shirts. Then, the moment of truth had arrived. I slipped off my shoes, took off my pants and stuck one foot into the taupe trousers. I was able to pull both legs up without any drama. I thought I might have to suck in my gut to get an idea of what it might look like if I could do up the zipper....but I didn't even need to do that! The button and the zipper did up. I could even sit in them!!
They didn't look too flattering. Not something I could wear to work just yet, but I didn't care! They FIT!! A normal size 18!! Proof that I'm still doing the right things. There wasn't much space in that fitting room, but I did a 'touch down' dance anyways! A normal 18! Won't be long now until I'll be able to shop in a regular store. Watch out world!!
Home to relax and catch up on the Australia's Biggest Loser episodes that we've been recording but haven't had the time to watch. I'm ready to be inspired!
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