Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Pity Party Averted

At times like this it is so easy to fall into a full-fledged pity party.
I got dumped (again).
My car is acting crazy.
Work is beyond explainable.
My stomach is killing me (stress? 5 cookies I ate for breakfast? who knows)

Then I slipped away from the office to go to South Coast Plaza.
I bought new make up.

As I was walking back to my car, it hit me. No, not my car. But my attitude. It needs adjusting.
I am healthy.
I have a job.
I got my hair done and it looks great (thanks Kim).
I can still fit in my size 4s.
There are possibilities.
There is hope.

I guess retail therapy does really help!

Song of the day: Bruises by Chairlift (guess who that's dedicated to??)
at

32 comments:

  1. VivNovember 19, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    Size 4 and great hair... That's not hope. That is a knockout!

    ReplyDelete
  2. AronNovember 19, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    shopping ALWAYS helps me feel better :)

    you are amazing POM!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Amy - the gazelleNovember 19, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    I need great hair. I have 'meh' hair. Weekend project, maybe.

    Glad you're feeling better!

    ReplyDelete
  4. audgepodgeNovember 19, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    Amen, sista! You're doing fab-u-lous ;)

    ReplyDelete
  5. MarcyNovember 19, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    Ooooooo shopping always does a girl some good ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  6. DeniseNovember 19, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    Good for you!! You have more going for you than you think!

    ReplyDelete
  7. KellyNovember 19, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    Ah retail. I was so tempted to get some new mac cosmetics at the mall today. But I was really there to shop for a 1 year old so I stopped myself. Now I'm wishing I hadn't. I love new make up and hair, you just feel so sassy, right?

    ReplyDelete
  8. DanielleNovember 19, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    I've spent a fortune on "therapy" (the mall) this year! There is no better therapist around...but you may need a financial advisor if you aren't careful! :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. JudiNovember 19, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    Size 4? I am barley fitting into my 6's. :(

    ReplyDelete
  10. N.D.November 19, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    Add in there that you're a super runner and have completed marathons at awesome times. It always feels good to shop and eat to feel better. Shopping always helps me. But you are totally right - you have so many good things going on!!! And you're so cute! So screw him, his loss. You have tons to offer.

    ReplyDelete
  11. MissAllycatNovember 19, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    New makeup always perks me right up. Have you tried this yet?? LOVE http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P74310&categoryId=B70.

    ReplyDelete
  12. JessNovember 19, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    I *heart* that song by Chairlift!

    Anyhoo, glad the retail therapy helped!

    ReplyDelete
  13. HCNovember 19, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    That's the spirit! You got it all baby!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Mel-2nd ChancesNovember 19, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    Retail therapy is the best :) hang in there, you have a lot of positive things going for you.

    ReplyDelete
  15. chiaNovember 19, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    Ha! I need to start living vicariously happy through you hair/bod lady ;-). I'm hovering at an 8 with a really shitty impulse cut dump-induced by a guy that I shouldn't really give two swings about. And in 3 weeks I'll be unemployed LOL!

    It's all in how you choose to feel girlie... if you choose happiness you get happiness. It's all a matter of perception :-)

    I think I'm going to run now. I need size 6's.

    ReplyDelete
  16. joyRuNNovember 19, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    Yes, retail therapy is wonderful! Glad it helped :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. teacherwomanNovember 19, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    Way to change the attitude! Hell, I would love to be able to fit into a size 6! LOL

    ReplyDelete
  18. HeatherNovember 19, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    Truly awesome post. Way to look at the positive. A change in perspective is SO key. I was feeling like a total victim with the breastfeeding troubles, then I changed my attitude and now I'm feeling a zillion times better. Hooray!

    ReplyDelete
  19. AddictedToEndorphinsNovember 19, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    If shopping does it for you--all the power to you:) It doesn't do it for me.

    You're amazing;) Glad your turning it around. It's so powerful how much an attitude adjustment can do. Thanks for sharing:)

    ReplyDelete
  20. SaraNovember 19, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    glad to hear you are taking care of yourself! :)

    (and what's so wrong with cookies for breakfast? that's what i had for breakfast this morning ...)

    ReplyDelete
  21. MichelleNovember 19, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    p.o.m yay for retail therapy!!! It always helps me to feel better about whatever is bugging me!!!

    I am glad your feeling better chica!!!

    ReplyDelete
  22. LaurelNovember 19, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    Shopping always works for me too.

    Glad you are feeling better.

    ReplyDelete
  23. SusanNovember 20, 2008 at 12:56 AM

    Size 4 -- JESUS! Wow. And great hair to boot. World on a string!

    ReplyDelete
  24. M*J*CNovember 20, 2008 at 4:30 AM

    Yeah for new makeup!!!! Good for you POM!!! Fitting into your size 4's....AWESOME!!!! As of this morning (I ate salty nachos and crap last night) my 4's are SKIN TIGHT!!!! I have to get back on track!!! Thanks for the motivation!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. AnonymousNovember 20, 2008 at 4:45 AM

    I got my hair done and it looks great...this just made me smile! You forgot that you are also a strong woman.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Carolina JohnNovember 20, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    Retail therapy does wonders to give you a new perspective. Keep an open mind, and everything will be fine. I'm glad you're feeling better! and you got the shopping in before thanksgiving

    ReplyDelete
  27. BrookeNovember 20, 2008 at 6:29 AM

    Wow. Way to nip the negativity in the bud and turn it around! I've been working on positivity myself lately, and dang- it's hard!

    ReplyDelete
  28. sunshineNovember 20, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    Glad to hear a little shopping lifted your spirits.

    Now... all you need is a great mani/pedi and you'll be ready to rule the universe. :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. carlaNovember 20, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    size four healthy A NEW HEAD? whats not to love ;)

    ReplyDelete
  30. AliNovember 20, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    I heart retail therapy!

    ReplyDelete
  31. SarahNovember 20, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    Size 4. Nuff said.

    ReplyDelete
  32. NancyNovember 25, 2008 at 7:32 AM

    Hey Sweetie, checking in and catching up. Yeah, seriously? Size 4 is probably enough said. I would be a hugely incredible bitch if I was a size 4. :D :D hee hee. (wait a minute, I was 134 and I was! huh. sorry for the personal flashback.)

    I am so dang sorry for the crap you have gone through. You are just amazing how you come through and learn and grow and work on the attitude. It's all going to work out. Ask the universe and believe. :D

    BTW, I'd love to have a girlfriend named spicy latina. how hilarious.

    You take care and remember I'm always here.

    XOXO
    Nanc

    ReplyDelete

Say it, don't spray it.