Man, I feel like a (new) woman!!

Friday, I broke down and went shopping??? Yes! Crazy, I know... especially for those of you who know me and my beef with shopping. Granted, it was an all day affair of disappointment and discouragement at most times, but there were a few bright moments where I actually bought something! I needed something for a wedding we were attending the next day, so that was my main priority. Nate took me back the next day and encouraged me to get the other things that were on the maybe list. So Saturday we went back and got a few more things that will totally make life SO much easier!

It's crazy how bad you can feel about yourself and your well-being when you don't have clothes that fit. It's not just that they don't fit, because I'm still able to make some things "work", but it doesn't flatter anything and it just looks bad. On top of that, I needed a new bra in a horrible way, which was wreaking havoc on my shoulders. So, the pain associated with that was causing lots of trouble. So we fixed that problem as well!

Added with the new clothes, I got a haircut!! Whew, a much needed one, too.

I think my main problem with fashion is my inability to spend money. I absolutely hate it and feel much better about being frugal and making due with the clothes that are already hanging in my closet. Same goes with the hair situation. I can always "make do" rather than having the guilt associated with spending money. I'll take looking less "fashionable" over spending the money to do so. But all the while, I'm more and more frustrated with my options, eventually leading to a massive meltdown. heh heh.. yeah, not usually my finest moments.

I have the most amazing husband. How many ppl have husbands who actually encourage them to spend money on themselves?? I do! I never talked to him about it, until I broke down in tears Saturday morning over all of this nonsense. He gently talked me down and encouraged me to spend the money on the things I SO needed. So, he took me to the store and helped me pick out more clothes. He's now my very own personal shopper, btw!! (little does he know..hehe)

All in all, MAN I feel so much better! I'm thankful to be able to do that when we need to. We had a great time at the wedding, and I didn't feel one bit self-conscious or frumpy! yay!!