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When I started So Much Pretty, I was hoping that it would encourage me to dress more creatively. And by that I mean, pushing my boundaries and dressing outside of my comfort zone. Today, I did just that. The dress and boots are brand new purchases. The dress isn't my style. It's got that elastic-y, scrunch-y waist ( not my style) and a pattern that I might not have normally gone for. But....it also had Hello Kitty all over it. And it was on clearance for $10.48. Um, yes please!  These boots are not  my style. I have never even wanted anything but calf length books. And pretty  calf length boots. So why am I all of a sudden trying on black combat boots that aren't even on sale? I don't know. I even wore the boots out once, walking gently with the tags tucked in, because I wasn't sure I'd want to keep them. But one wear had me convinced. I love  these boots! I've worn them three days in a row. First day, I wore them just under jeans, just

[ source ] The Shutterbuds are a local group of photographer girlfriends and last night, I invited everyone over to my place. Bring an appetizer or a drink, I had said. And boy, did they every. Lots of yummy foods: gourmet cheeses, homemade salsa, smoked salmon crostini, and delicious cheesecakes! All the between bites of food, we chatted about everything from photography to boob jobs to where we go to church.   Yes, sometimes you just need to hang out with a bunch of girlfriends. :)

[ source ] Mike is away from home and it's the longest we've been apart since getting married. And, I'm so thankful for technology and the ability to chat on Facebook or to do a Google hangout in the evenings. It almost  makes it feel like he's not away.