Suspense

I bought some suspenders. I've wanted suspenders for ages. Well, I put them on today with my snazzy black slacks and awesome black tie. It wasn't meant to be. They're repackaged and ready to be returned. Sad day. Don't make fun of what a dork I am.

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Shove Off

My life's new motto. Thanks, Kendle. :)

Wardrobe

Don't you just love putting on some of your favorite clothes, feeling really good about the way you look? Yeah, today was one of those days.

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Fossilization

Today I got paid. I was really really excited about it, to say the least. I don't know anyone on earth who doesn't like payday. Well, I had to run a few errands, aka find a Father's Day present (which is on Sunday, FYI, it sure snuck up on me!), and amidst all of that I happened to stop in at the Fossil store in Park Mall. I genuinely went in there because I had a question about my watch. The pin in the link seems to have broken, and they guy said he may or may not be able to fix it in the store without having to send it off. The next thing I know, I'm browsing watches and end up walking out of the store with $100 less in my bank account and a snazzy new watch and second band (to mix it up, you know?). Want to know something funny? Yeah, I already own two Fossil watches. This makes three. I just love it so much. At any rate, you get to choose a tin that houses your watch for safe transport, and the guy who sold me the watch was kind of funny... he asked me to choose a tin, and as I browsed he goes:

"Yeah, there aren't any manly tins..."

Sure enough, there aren't any overtly man-oriented tins, but I thought this one suited me fine. I really liked all of the snazzy little illustrations on the side (particularly the one of the camera), so it's all good. No photos of the actual watch today, I'm still struggling internally if I'm willing to officially part with the $100. I'm famous for buying something I love but don't actually need, and then returning it because I like the thought of having that money back in my bank account. Well, we'll see if that rings true, because I really love this watch!

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Starched

I had my dress clothes dry cleaned. Twenty three dollars later and I've got some nicely shined up clothes. The interesting thing? Yeah, they weren't actually dirty. I figured they ought to be cleaned since it had been a while though. Better clean than not, I guess. I love the addition of the plastic sleeve over my suit coat. It adds some interest, some mystique to the drab of the gray.

International

Throughout my entire life I have wanted to travel to far away places and experience the many different things of this world. While I haven't been a lot of places internationally, I have been fortunate enough to have visited some really great places, including but not limited to San Francisco and New York. Deep in my heart, Italy has been a place I have dreamed of and is at the top of my future travel plans (directly behind London but before Spain). Venice is definitely at the forefront of my Italy interests. I saw this shirt and knew it had to be mine for a number of reasons. Mostly, because it was on clearance, but also because there lies Venice, showing me the potentials of my life.

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[My I'm-going-to-travel-the-world-someday face, dimple and all]

Never Too Much of a Good Thing

Day three. In all honesty, I really wanted to go to San Diego for vacation this year. We went to Rocky Point last year. We had a really great time, but I wanted to mix it up a little bit and do something we hadn't done in a while. I obviously didn't get my way, but it was absolutely worth it. We had such a great time. Even these photos that are so similar to last years make me happy because it was so chill.

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Zoot Suit

This one time, I went to church for what seemed like my whole entire life. Come to think of it, that's happened more than once. I like church, I really do. But man, it's nice to come home.

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Mission

Today I have two farewells to go to! It still boggles my mind that I'm this age and at this point in my life. Soon enough I'll be heading out there into the mission field too!

Can It Be?

It's Christmas time. I can't even believe it (even though it's actually the day before Thanksgiving, we're practically there. Haha). My mom has been working on these nifty poinsettia centerpieces for some Relief Society thing, so I thought I might try to capture some Christmas spirited things to get in the mood!

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On a completely unrelated note, I got this awesome shirt at Target the other day. It's neat. And artistic, so I guess it works. Haha!

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On another completely random note, here is Gary, my little grass haired Chia-thing. Kendle and I got some and we happened to start ours on the same exact day. Her's is named Larry. They're buds - Larry and Gary! I'll post once he gets some real hair - for now it's just those little white fuzzy things.

Sunday Best

Goodbye Devin. You'll do great in Calgary! See you in three years. :/

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Stripes

This is my new shirt that I'm in love with. :)