Girls Just Wanna...SHOP!

I had a fantastic evening yesterday and even better day today! I was flying solo yesterday and today because hubby and kids went camping overnight. I hate to sound selfish, but I absolutely HATE camping! I hate everything about camping! My idea of camping involves a hotel room!

So while they were away, I had the chance to go to dinner and a movie with my Mom, Sis, Aunt and friend Courtney last night. We met at La Madeleine's for dinner, our favorite place! We watched a movie last night called My Life In Ruins. I had not heard of it at all and my mom and sis were wanting to see it. So, I went in with no expectations, but I loved it! It was funny and a little romantic (who doesn't like romance, right?). If you are debating on if you should watch it, definitely go! It will be worth you while!

Today was all about the benjamins! We drove to Cypress this morning because there is a premium outlet mall we were wanting to visit. So we strolled through the stores and made a few purchases ;-) that I am excited about. Now, I know you will not understand this if you've never been overweight, but it is so exciting to be able to walk into a clothing store and buy in the "normal size" section! For many years after having kids, this was not the case for me. It was so disgusting and discouraging that in the prime of my life I was having to shop at plus size stores. Now, don't get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it if you are happy with yourself, but for me it was miserable. I always felt like I was always the fun, loving, happy Jen, but I just didn't recognize the body. I look at picts and think I know it's me, but it wasn't me, you know? I just felt trapped in a body that I hated. I wanted sooo bad to get fit and healthy, but there was a mental block or something. I just couldn't make it happen for me. I have not reached my goal yet, but it just seems so reachable now. I feel like, "Ok Jen, you lost almost 50 lbs, you are over half way there...just keep moving!" So anyway, after shopping we went to TGI Friday's for lunch and then to Wal Mart for a few things.

On the way home from Cypress, my Aunt tells us that she needs a pedi and we all headed to the nail shop. I just really indulged today, which is not something I feel like I typically do, but I know James will disagree! I opted for the Tropical foot massage and pedi and eyebrow threading. Holy cow was that nice! They put a mango scrub on your feet and up to your calves and then massage. After they rinse it off they put some hot lotion stuff on your legs and rub that in and apply HOT towels to your legs and feet. After that, the lady took the same lotion and put in on the black stones that were HOT and rub your legs and feet with the stones. It was amazing! Now I know what people mean when they say treat yourself to something other than food when you need a reward! Next was the pedicure. That is always nice. Am I the only one that LOVES the chairs!?!? I keep that puppy massaging my back the entire time I am sitting there.

On the way to the nail salon, I told Rachel that I need to get a wax to clean up my eyebrows and her and Mom said I should do threading, it lasts longer. OMG! Have any of you ever had that done? It was torture, and my brows weren't even that bad. I told my Mom that I think the military should use threading as a form of torture and punishment to terrorists!!! It feels ok when they are just threading the shorter hairs, but crap, when they grab a longer hair it is painful! I am not sure if I will do it again...but the 1 good thing about it was I didn't come out looking like a red tomato!

I think I am going to encourage the hubby and kiddos to go camping more often!!! ;-)