The Empress' New Clothes

Aug 04, 2012

I hope I'm not jinxing myself by doing this, but I'm trying to be proactive in the purchasing of my new wardrobe.  Sure, I know that I can't try things on right now that I'll be wearing in three months, but if I can save some major dollars when I make the purchase, I'm SURE the things I'm buying will fit at some point.  Example:  This weekend is Tax Free weekend in Arkansas.  I went to Target armed with coupons, discount card from their Rx plan, my Target Debit card for an additional discount, and I ONLY shopped for clothes from the clearance racks.

Starting price for two pairs of work appropriate pants (black, so they go with everything):  $52.98
Clearance Price:  $21.46
After coupons:  $15.46
After Target Discounts (2 at 5% each) = $13.95!!

How's that for shopping?? 

Okay, so it was only two pairs of pants, but I've also done some shopping for a couple of tops throughout the process as well.  I bought several shirts from Old Navy and spent less than $30.  I bought the same shirt in different sizes ($2/tanks, $3/Tees) that I can wear under button downs I already own.  I'm sticking to mostly solid colors, no patterns, but that way I can mix and match my outfits as much as I do now! 

Oh, but I did splurge on one top.  I think I spent $7 on it but it's a new exercise top and I can't WAIT to wear it!!  I may take a photo and post it on here, then later post a photo of me in it!  How fun would THAT be!!!  Yes, yes, I think I'll do that. haha

it's hard buying clothes that you can't try on.  My body shape is so jacked up it's hard to buy clothes that are the size I need now, let alone the size I'll need a couple of months down the road!! 

Oh, and another thing.  I'm back on track.  My guy that I was interested in...Well, he doesn't want anything serious.  I thought I'd be devastated, but I'm not.  Sure, i get that pang of "will I ever find anyone that loves me for me?"  and then I remember...I'm not confident enough to put myself out there right now, so I can't blame the guys who don't notice me right now.  I'm not out there FOR them to notice!  That actually JUST came to me.  I've been worried, as I think I've said, about the "well, they only like me because I'm thinner than I was."  but....they wouldn't have ever seen me at the weight i"m at now!  Duh, Sarah.  I guess I was honestly trying to find a way to place the blame on everyone but myself for my current situation and for future potential failures of relationships. 

Man, I swear I've had more realizations since I've started using this site than I ever thought I would!  That's amazing.  Seriously AMAZING!  Wow. I wonder what my therapist will think about that realization, eh?? 

Anyway, i'm off to checkout a website for making quilts from my favorite (soon to be too big) T-Shirts.  I want the memories, but I don't want to fit back into them anymore.  I'll take a photo of it when its done (no, i'm not making it!) and share it as well.

Love to all!

Sarah x

PS: day 32 is nearly done.  Tick tick tick!!  SOOOO EXCITED! 

PSS: weight at 238.8 this AM.  not bad since i a) started my period b) have been eating total crap c) haven't been exercising. 

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