2010-01-28

If I Stood Still Like a Parked Machine

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Knit dress? vintage Holt Renfrew
Scarf? Winners
Jacket? Old Navy
Sparkly tights? Old Navy
Knee-highs? Primark
Boots? Kenneth Cole, Winners
Gloves? Steve Madden, Winners
Bangle? From my Mama

I don't really know why I put the outfit details up... habit, I guess. Once again, these pictures were shot without flash under a construction flood light... but I hadn't learned yet that you have to be very still to get a clear picture. I wasn't going to put them up but they are pretty neat so, what the heck... It's a pity the outfit pics aren't clearer because when I put this outfit on, I thought to myself 'I could get a job in this'! And then I laugh. When I used to shop with my friend 'M', I would always buy clothes for potential interviews but deep down I think I knew I wasn't quite ready to really quit landscaping yet, and I just wanted more clothes. I'm so busted, I never use that excuse anymore.

So, as I can't blab on about my outfit as you can't really see it, I thought I'd finally do a '7 Random Things' post. I got tagged a few times a while back and because I'm a horrible person, I got kinda slack... Recently the lovely Joann from Sidewalk Chalk tagged me and so without further ado, here are 7 (as always, very) Random Things about me.

1. I have had a smoothie with bran every morning for breakfast for exactly two years. Simplest and best life change I ever made.

2. I can't parallel park. Well, maybe I can but I don't know because I'll never try it.

3. Matt can parallel park into the smallest spots with minimal effort. I kinda think that's hot...

4. It took me a while to get the hang of it, but I can back up a truck and trailer like a pro.

5. I still type with only two fingers... I know... awful! My lowest grade in highschool was 76% in typing, MODIFIED typing!

6. I am making the Mexican chicken slow-cooker recipe from Kyla tonight for dinner. Oh wait, what's that? It's already made and just needs to be plugged in? High five!

7. I cry about once a day. Not a bawl session, just a few dignified tears. It can be something I read in the paper, a commercial on tv or even a sad moment in a show that I don't even like... Matt calls them 'My cry of the day'.

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27 comments:

  1. JuliaJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I love all these things about you. I would never have guessed you cry once a day. Mmmmm, smoothies. Excellent.

    xx

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  2. Secondhand StellaJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Cute! Love the outfit!

    I can't parallel park either. I practice in our driveway.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    I love these construction site photos. They make you seem so TUFF. Even though, apparently, you cry at the drop of a hat (as my mom used to say).

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  4. EleanorJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Love the construction photos.
    The smoothie for breakfast sounds yummy.

    http://shoppingthecloset.blogspot.com

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  5. anne charlotteJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    i want sparkly tights!

    and i like how you cry a little every day. theres some healthy-seeming about that.

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  6. KJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Not so clear pictures is just a great excuse to wear a cute outfit again! It does look nice so I would love to see it.

    I wish I could cry more often - I think it's a great outlet. Good for you!

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  7. ChristinaJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    I cant parallel park. My boyfriend can and I also think that's hot.

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  8. GFSJanuary 28, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I also think it's hot when a man can parallel park. I can do it but I choose not to most times.

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  9. LeahJanuary 28, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Crying is good... I love reading these things about you. Your outfit rocks. And I love that you used available light for these images. xoxo

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  10. Kendi LeaJanuary 28, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    You make the best discoveries at Old Navy. I've never even seen those sparkly tights at my Old Navy! I would have definitely bought a pair or two. And those boots are major.

    I hear you on crying. It's not usually everyday but I cry at least a few times a week. I love that your husband has named it your cry of the day. Like you said, thank goodness for supportive husbands ;)

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  11. NadineJanuary 28, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Well I can kind of parallel park, but I can't back a trailer. So that makes YOU kinda hot!

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  12. Fabulocity in Amish CountryJanuary 28, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Love this outfit!! Those gloves give it an immense amount of sophistication!! :) I love your little random things! Crying every day over something sounds liberating! P.s. If I put together an online clothing swap of some sort (not sure of the details yet), but would you wanna be involved?? :)

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  13. RaquelitaJanuary 28, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    I love these photos and that jacket! Truth: I suck at parallel parking, and I haven't even made an attempt to do it in over three years. I'm sure I'll eventually have to do it, but for now I'll just walk a little bit further to avoid it.

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  14. KylaJanuary 28, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    You are even awesomer than I thought! Love this photos no matter what. Enjoy your dinner!

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  15. LindaJanuary 28, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    These photos made my eyes hurt. No different from when I normally look at you...OHHHH DISS!

    I hate it when you cry, making you cry is like eating a lemon...although I like lemons so maybe it is more like eating a pea. Either way it makes me feel like shit.

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  16. LindaJanuary 28, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    P.s. I was only kidding about you making my eyes hurt...please don't cry.

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  17. amandaJanuary 28, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    awesome pics! and i love your gloves.

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  18. DanielleJanuary 28, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    u cry once a day too????? thought I was the only one :)

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  19. ChristenJanuary 28, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    First of all, those gloves are super chic. Totally in love.

    Secondly, I think you and I are secretly sisters. I can get panic attacks from the need to parallel park, especially when there is a lot of traffic. And I definitely need one cry a day.

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  20. CJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    These are great pictures, and I love your list of things. I also think that Joe's mad parking skills are supremely hot.

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  21. KristinJanuary 29, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    I love these shots on the construction equipment! What a great backdrop!

    I may have to try a smoothie with bran....right now I am on a hot oats, soymilk, fresh berries, and cinnamon kick. A smoothie sounds delicious!

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  22. Sidewalk ChicJanuary 29, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    Aww yay, love your list of random things! I love these construction photos -- so much fun and so different! That scarf is such a gorgeous shade.
    I can't parallel park either, and always am in awe of people who can do it well.

    - JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk

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  23. haute.teapotJanuary 29, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    so glad you checked out my blog, yours is too cute. i LOVE your 7 random facts. and that scarf, coat and boots, lovely!

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  24. TabithaJanuary 29, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    I loved reading your 7 random things...you'll have to share your smoothie recipe.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    WOWw NIcEeeeeeeeeeeeeee OUTfitiiit!!! i like this!!!!!

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  26. pigletJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    I supect that if you can back a trailer you can also parallel park!
    Although I can parallel park, but can't even back a car in a straight line, haha!

    Love the contruction site shots!

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  27. Marita BlissFebruary 1, 2010 at 2:56 AM

    Looove the location!
    Wish I could get around more so my outfit pictures wouldn't be all boring x) hehe.

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