I know I keep shitting on myself lately. That’s what happens when your self-esteem takes a hit. Here’s the thing, I’m taking steps to improve myself and my attitude. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! No, seriously.

I organized my clothes, donated two huge bags to charity, and bought some new ones to freshen up my wardrobe. Everything I buy must receive the stamp of approval from my 20 year old. I did good this go around. Usually I disappoint her with my clothing choices. I’m not allowed to buy anything with horizontal stripes ever again. Anything with polka dots is pushing it too. Yeah, my jeans were $89, and my husband shrieked “WHAT?!” when I told him, but they fit and they look good so suck it.

My daughter and I went to Sephora and I replaced all of my makeup. She stole my purchase points and became a VIP on that shopping spree! I’m not quite ready to give up my blood red lipstick but I did buy a blush colored one for variety. I even bought one of those stupid sponges so I can spend 10 minutes pat-patting my foundation on. I had no idea blush is now liquid and must be pat-patted too!

I’m going to get a haircut today. I don’t think I want to go short because I’d be venturing too close to that -Old Lady with Short Hair- territory. Also, I’ve always hated that people tend to chop their hair off with a makeover. Just going for bangs and layers this time and until the long grey hairs drive me over the edge.

I rode the stationary bike for 30 minutes this morning. Blech.

I just completed two days sans Pepsi and I haven’t killed anyone yet. It’s a good day!

I read up on carbs, the good and the bad. I’m not ready to make that jump yet. That one seems especially brutal. However, if I don’t start seeing some results soon, I might have to bite the bullet.

I’ll keep you posted but, until then, I definitely look better in negative format: