Stripping Manequins

That's what I did today at lunch... I went for a short shopping trip, and everything I wanted in my size was on the freaking manequin! What's up with that???
I got a black, jumper-style pencil skirt, 2 satin/silk tops (one in turquiose, one in samony pink) and a necklace with really cool beads that I'm planning on taking apart an revamping into a WAY COOL creation! I'll take before and after pictures, if I ever get to that project! LOL




For those of you that were wondering about Tuesday's weigh-in...
*~*~*~*~ 138.1 lbs! *~*~*~*~
WOOT! (1lb down from last week, 16.9 total lost!)
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New Yoga Clothes

I have been feeling that none of my clothes fit right lately, and since I had Friday off I decided to check out some new stores that I've been meaning to check out: Body Things and LotusWear. (Body Things is mostly dance/fitness wear, and Lotus Wear is like Lululemon, all yoga wear)
I did very well! I found many cool tops from Body Things (all were on sale) and I I found a jacket that fit me! and pair of pants from LotusWear! Woot! I also forgot (DUHHH) that I get a 15% discount (because I am a fitness instructor) from Lululemon.... and I found out on Friday, that I also get 15% off at Body Things AND Lotus Wear!
(I guess being an instructor does have it's benefits!)
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Beading Frenzy!

This past weekend was really good, even despite my lingering cold.

Friday was my corporate Christmas party.
Here's a pic of Collin and I before the event got underway. (So cute! lol)

It was a good time, as always! Unfortunately Collin started not feeling very well after dinner, so we left earlier then I'd hoped... oh well, there's always next year! I was just stoked that I got to wear my new dress! It looked awesome!

Saturday I had to get up early (well, not really early, but early enough after drinking the night before) to teach Yoga. It was really tough, because when I woke up my cold was in full effect! Ugh! (It still hasn't really gone away. :( So much for my love affair with Echinachea! LOL) But Saturday night I had lots of time for beading, and I whipped up a few fun things! Have a look at my Flickr beading photo set for the photos.

Today, Collin and I went Christmas shopping. (Which I really wasn't looking forward to...) But to my surprise there were only a few stupid people out shopping today, and we got almost EVERYTHING we needed by 4:00PM! (WOOT! Power shopping!) And I absolutely LOVE the gift I got for my nephew... He's gonna love, love, LOVE it! (And well, if he doesn't love it, I'll surely keep it! hahaha)

T minus 6 days to Nanaimo!!! Can't wait to see my Island Family!
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Echinacea, I think I love you!

I have been taking Echinacea capsules with my cleanse pills for the past 2 weeks... I'm sure that's what kept me from getting that cold that was brewing! My body reacts really good to Echinacea! It must be a very powerful herb!

I've been on an Ebay tear lately. So far I've won 5 items in the past 10 days! (2 of them are Christmas gifts though, but the others are for me :) Ebay is great, I've decided I only like shopping when I'm in the mood for it. And lately I'm just not in the mood for it; the crowds, the line-ups, the crowds! Ugh... I'd much rather shop in the comfort of my own house! (Hence the rise (and fall) of the Shopping Channel. Now, we've got Ebay for that!)
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Beads or Resin?

Despite my new passion for resin jewelry, I still managed to make my way to Michaels today and spend $60.00 on half-price beads!!! (...which means they would have cost $120.00 at regular price!) I'm such a jewelry freak!!!!

I can't wait to use my 40% off coupon for something resin related though :)
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Feeling very stoopid!

How frustrating is this?
I went out to buy a new bedspread today, because the one we currently have is too small for our bed (it is a double bedspread and our new bed is a queen) so I found this great deal on a queen bed-in-a-bag at Sears today. BUT... I forgot that our new bed is not only a queen size, but it also has an extra thick matress. (...which means standard queen sheets and bed spreads won't fully cover the matress!)

So I guess now I could use this set on the spare bed (which is a double) and go out and buy a NEW duvet that will fit and cover my matress! Do they even sell such a thing? or am I screwed?
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Glasses

Me in my old glasses.... RIP, where ever you are!

I have been on the lookout for the perfect pair of glasses, ever since mine got stolen from my car earlier this year.
Here are a few of the pairs that I've been looking at:

(right: Salvatore Ferragamo

left: Guess)

(right: Nine West [my old frames]

left: BeBe

Which do you prefer?

Vacation is good!

I am on vacation, hence the lack of blogging. Sorry!!!

My Vacation has been great so far! I've had a few sunny days already and even managed to get slightly burnt one day! (lovely! no, really, it is :) Today we are going shopping with both my niece and nephew, which my sister says is "always a challenge"! Let's see how I handle this one... :) Since they are not my kids, I'm sure it'll be fine!

Well, I'm off to get ready for my day! Take it easy bloggers!
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