Friday

[susandennis]

There's a woman who has started coming to the early morning swim who fascinates me. She's a large woman, about as wide as I am (pretty wide) and about a foot taller.

You know those before and after decorator photos where a plain room turns into a showpiece with a little paint, some creative furniture placement and some accessories? That's this woman. She's large and very plain. In a swim suit she looks like I do. A lump. But, by the time she's showered and dressed and put herself together, she is a walking 'how to' of style. It's amazing.

Her clothes aren't expensive looking but are really stylish and her outfits are put together beautifully. I love seeing her and what she does with herself. She's a living lesson.

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Today is bear delivery day. It's really gotten to be a pain. I dread having to do it - the delivery part. I do appreciate having a place to take them and having someone who is willing to get them into the hands of kids who appreciate them. So I should just shut up and get over myself. It could be way worse.

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Today's walk will be down to the ATM at the baseball park. I need to replenish my cash. I'll probably wait until this afternoon so I can maybe soak in some of the pregame action.

Comments

[allanh.livejournal.com]

You could always compliment her on her wardrobe and accessories, and ask her where she shops. Expand your wardrobe AND make a friend. Two birds, one stone. :)

[susandennis]

Oh we're friends (hi, good morning friends) and I have no desire to expand my wardrobe with work clothes! I just meant it's been interesting to watch how she does it. And, of course, I have complimented her both on her clothes and the style with which she uses them.

I didn't mean to imply that I hadn't. It just wasn't the point I was going for.

[litlebanana.livejournal.com]

I'm jealous. I so want to be a how to of style.

[susandennis]

I thought more about allanh's comment and the nut is that even if I did want new clothes and she told me where she bought hers, I would not be able to pull off her style. It's more about what she wears with what and how she wears it than it is the actual clothes.

So, yeah, you get it and I'm with you. I used to say that in my next life I wanted long legs, thin hips and big boobs. But, I think now, I just want the knowledge of how to make whatever size and shape I'm stuck with sing like a canary!