The Pants Project

It all started a few weeks ago when I spied a very nice pair of Liz Claiborne jeans.  They have beautiful embroidery that I just fell in love with.

 

I bought them for $3 at my favorite Goodwill store and took them home.

Now I have a “thing “ about wearing thrift shore clothes before they are washed,  which is not going to happen so I buy anything I like and bring them home to try on.  Then I rush to the shower and wash off anything that might have been using the pants as transportation to it’s next home. 

Our Goodwill locations gives you 7 days to return any purchase.  If the item fits I run to the laundry room to immediately sanitize my new find.   If the item doesn’t work it goes directly back into the bag.  While I am not totally freaked out by purchasing thrift clothes, I do it all the time, I take precautions against any unseen critters invading my closet.

So now you know how much I paid for the pants, how nice they are,  and that they have been  completely sanitized, I bet you are asking your self, “What is she prattling on about?”

Well the pants didn’t fit and in that moment when I realized they were not going to slide over my ample hips I felt defeated.  And so the Pants Project was born.

Each Sunday I will try on this pair of Liz Claiborne jeans and see how they fit.

WHY? you ask.  Well I have lost 11 lbs. thanks to Weight Watchers and I am ready to shed 11 more so I have decided to up my game and give myself a little extra motivation.

 

No, I have not lost my mind.

Yes, I am actually going to post pictures of myself trying on a pair to jeans that are too small for me. 

And Yes, you can join me in this project if you want.  Just let me know how you are doing by posting a comment.

Here goes nothing.

Thanks for reading,

Traci

I will be linking up at these parties.

Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
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New Resolutions for the New Year

It is only the 7th day of the new year and I am already behind.  But I would not have it any other way since the reason I am tardy with resolutions was a visit from my daughter and in-laws.  My daughter had to work and was not able to come home until the 2nd and so we had an extended holiday.

Everyone has gone home so I am playing catch up. 
And the first thing I need to catch up on is putting my resolutions in writing.  I don’t usually think of them as things I have to do but as goals I want to accomplish. 
Goals for 2012
1.  Continue to improve my photography by reading articles and experimenting.
2.  Take solitaire off of my computer, what a time sucker.
3.  Add two new features to my blog (more on that to come).
4.  Get my dogs to go out to do their business at 10 pm instead of 10:30.  Hopefully that will result in my getting to bed earlier.
5.  Try to get myself on a schedule for writing posts. 
6.  Try a new recipe once a week.  This will be a real challenge since I hate cooking.
I know it is a crazy eclectic list of goals but they are all do able small changes that will improve my life.
Thanks for reading,
Traci

A Unique Link Party

I just ran across a blog with a very unique linky party idea.  And while I love it when blogger take an idea and make it their own it is great to see an original idea.  Or what is at least one I have not seen before. 



And this party is one I couldn't wait to link up to.   I really would like to have a critique of my blog and my writing but I am afraid all of my wonderful followers (yes, that means you) are too nice to leave anything but positive comments.  Don't get me wrong, I have no desire to read snarky comments I just want some objective critism so that I can improve my blog.  If you are looking for some feedback check it out.

Thanks for reading,