May 24 2008

Day 27 of Month 359

Published by admin at 11:45 pm under 101 Things, 21-Day Makeover

A few days ago, I asked for your help in deciding what to wear to a wedding this weekend. Dress #3 was the clear winner, but I had an unforeseen technical difficulty. It wouldn’t zip over the new boobs. Yep. The last time I wore it was spring of last year, and that was pre-surgery. Sigh.  I was going to default to #1 or #2, but I was going through my closet and found a great and simple little black dress (that was luckily made of stretchy satiny stuff and not of stretchless and unforgiving shantung like #3). So here’s what I wore…

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We had a great time–it was so much fun! A friend of mine who was at the wedding decided to stop drinking alcohol a few months ago–nor for any particular reason other than the health/weight loss benefits. She and I talked about it for a while at the reception, and I’m going to give it a try. Tomorrow (Sunday) will be Day 1 of a new 21-day makeover. I’m interested to see how, if at all, removing alcohol affects me physically and socially. Anyone else want to play along?

6 Responses to “Day 27 of Month 359”

  1. Aletaon 25 May 2008 at 9:26 pm

    Hi Jen! You look stunning in the black dress - something every woman should have! I would join you with the no alcohol, only I do that already. I tried finding drinks that I liked to be sociable during my college years, but never did acquire the taste. I find alcohol to be bitter, but kudos to you for adding it to your make-over!

  2. Zandriaon 25 May 2008 at 10:03 pm

    You look FABULOUS!

    As for the no-alcohol challenge? I’m not ready for that at this point. Since I’m currently in the meeting-people stage, a little bit of alcohol is good with the whole loosening-up thing. But I’m actually drinking less NOW than I used to when I was with my last boyfriend — I used to drink wine with dinner much more often during the week, and now I generally only drink 1 night (sometimes 2) on the weekend.

  3. leslieon 25 May 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Nice legs! I wish I had ankles…I’m more of a “cankle” type of girl and strappy sandals like those would look horrific on me. Work it!

  4. Cynthiaon 26 May 2008 at 8:28 am

    You look pretty! That dress suits you. :)
    I’ll join you on your challenge! I’ll start today, so 21 days from now, I’ll fill you in on my progress!

  5. Kelon 26 May 2008 at 10:28 pm

    I agree with everyone else, the dress is definitely a good choice, you look great! As for the alcohol challenge, I debated it for a minute, I don’t drink too much these days, but I do like to have one on occasion so I guess this shouldn’t be too difficult. Count me in on your challenge…I guess this will be one of my goals now! ;)
    ~K

  6. Leahon 28 May 2008 at 7:26 am

    Great goal! I have very naturally cut down on my drinking as my life has become more and more happy/fulfilling. However, hubby’s surgery will hopefully be in September, after which we begin trying to make a baby. Since I’ll be giving up alcohol completely at that point, I think I’m going to stick with the drinking I do now. I wish you the best though!!!

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