3/7/11 Vintage

Today I put on my vintage dress for an audition. There are some vintage clothes that are not good. I'm not sure there is anything from the 60's-80's that is any good. But there are a lot of great things before then! I really like my dress. It has a very nice cut, flattering neckline, good print, well constructed, and I get so many compliments on it. The other great thing is that there isn't going to be anyone else that will be wearing the same thing to a party. Good vintage pieces are truly unique.

I am thankful for good vintage clothing.

kk

3/6/11 The Thrill of Brazil

Today Laura and I went to get pedicures. I am so happy to no longer have naked toes. Now, they are very red! I can't even remember the last time I had a pedicure. It seems to be a costly extravagance that I can't usually justify. But today, Laura and I were gifting each other for a job well done. We have been working very diligently for the last month and a half to eat very healthfully. If we made it to our goal without falling off the wagon we were going to treat each other to a pedicure. It is much easier to be motivated to stay on track when you know that regardless of if you fail, you still have to buy something for the other person. You want to be successful so that you get a treat too! It was fantastic motivation. It was also a great way to spend n evening with a friend: relaxing pedicure followed by some Happy Hour nibbles.

I am thankful for my recent success and the subsequent pedicure I got today!

kk

3/5/11 Safety First

Jason bought me a bluetooth! Now we can talk on the phone while I drive, since I spend most of my time in the car, in a safe way. I can keep my hands at 10 and 2 and drive legally while still being able to talk. This is going to be especially nice after rehearsals so I don't have to wait until I get home to call when it will be even later! Thank you Jason! You are awesome.

I am thankful for my new bluetooth.

kk

3/4/11 Spring!?!

The trees are starting to bud. Even though it is still rainy and cold and icky, there is a sign that better weather and more beautiful nature is on its way!

I am thankful for the trees starting to bud.

kk

3/3/11 Pretty as a Princess

When I was 6 I performed in the Little Miss King County Pageant. I didn't win but I did get to sing in front of people, show them my pretty dress, do a dance routine with the Norwegian flag, tell Miss King County that my favorite subject in school was math, get a goodie bag and flowers, and most importantly I got to wear a tiara. They are the best. It was bejeweled and sparkly and I felt fancy and special wearing it.

McShane got me a tiara for my birthday two years ago. It was awesome. There isn't really anything else that makes you feel like royalty and very special. I may go home and wear mine around the house today as I clean the bathtub...

I am thankful for tiaras.

kk

3/2/11 Words can't describe

I am not sure if I can even say how thankful I am today. I had a meeting with a H.O.P.E. counselor this afternoon. I have applied for a home modification twice. I have been turned down twice. The first time they said it wasn't imminent. Then when I couldn't make the mortgage they said I didn't have sufficient income to pay a modification. It has been a big annoying mess. I talking to a financial counselor this afternoon didn't seem like it was going to help at all. I have a job. A lot of other people are unemployed. I have already cut so much out of my budget, I don't really have a anything else to cut out. I hardly turn my heat on. I had a guest leave one time because they were too cold. That was embarrassing. I do not have cable or Internet. I try not to turn the lights on until absolutely necessary. I reduced my garbage pick up to once a month. I called my auto insurance company and got a better rate. Really working at it people! So I was armed and ready to finally get to speak to a person and plead my case. I managed to take my coat off and tell him my identifying information. I then launched into my explanation and made it about 3 minutes before he interrupted me and said he was sorry to cut me off but that it looked like my modification had been approved earlier today. So no need for a story! I was there for a total of 7 minutes. I was the best meeting he had had all day. For me too! So now I will get the official paperwork in the mail in the next week or two. Then I have a three month temporary modification. If I make all my payments on time it will become permanent. Hooray! Looks like I will get to keep my house after all.

I am very very thankful for the news today about my home modification being approved.

kk

3/1/11 Bella Umbrella

I have decided that the umbrella will be my new accessory. I grew up in the Northwest and therefore never really owned or used an umbrella. Now that I do a lot of walking between classes out and around campus, and then have to stand in front of a class of students, I tend to use an umbrella so I don't look like a drowned rat. I also don't want some boring old umbrella. I heard about Bella Umbrella from my good friend Jennifer Steele. They have a shop up in Ballard where she lives. When I was visiting her last year, was it two now?, we went to look at their beautiful umbrellas. They have them in so many different shapes and sizes, styles and designs! I found several I wanted. I ended up only buying one since they are also very expensive. I got a classy looking black umbrella with some birds and floral designs on it. I was thinking it would be able to go with more outfits and look good in any season. Very chic. I also wanted one that had a white base which now I am really dreaming about as we come into Spring. There isn't anything wrong with matching umbrellas to your outfits is there? I think I shall have to get one more so that I have something fun and bright to help cheer me up on days when it pours, such as it did today.

I am thankful for my Bella Umbrella.

kk