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Mar 3, 2009

What Was I Thinking?!

Lately I have been asking myself, "What was I thinking?!"


I have some clothes hanging in a closet which I don't use often. (Neither the clothes nor the closet.) The other day I was looking for something and saw a skirt which I payed good money for and thought was cute. And I thought I looked good in it! It kind of resembles old lady drapes to me now.
What was I thinking?!


I bought a 5 lb bag of egg noodles. We are not noodle people. We are potato people. Call me Mrs. Potato Head.
What was I thinking?


I almost gave away a perfectly good black "iron" plate hanger because the stinkin' plates would not fit in the holders. Upon closer examination, I realized I had been hanging the thing upside down!

What was I thinking?


Last summer at Dillard's I bought a pair of shoes in gray - the new "in" color. The first and only time I wore them my husband said they reminded him of a pair his granny wore. They're kinda cute, aren't they? Anybody wear a 7 1/2 and you don't mind donning footwear that looks like One Fine Man's granny's shoes?

What was I thinking?


I decided to give up sugar and anything sweetened with sugar or sweetener for 21 days. Enough said.
What was I thinking?

So....I'm rethinking these choices and this is what I've come up with:

I think I'll take the skirt to GoodWill because one woman's ugly skirt is another crafty woman's pillow.

And I think I'll make beef stroganoff 2 or 20 times.

And I think I'll check for where the hanger holes are (What else do you call them?) the next time I buy a hanging thing.

And even though the shoes look better off than on, I think I'll wear them with trousers.

And since I've lost 2 pounds since going sugar/sweet free, I think I'll keep my goal of 21 days!

Those are pretty good ways to use my "noodle(s)" don't you think?
How about you? Have you had a "What was I thinking?!" moment lately?


Thoughtfully yours,
Melanie

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15 comments:

  1. That WAS indeed using your noodle(s). You're so clever. I just loved it. We are noodle people, but not rice people. So I know what you mean. :-)

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  2. I enjoyed that. You can pass the noodles over here (smile). The shoes may look good with a nice pair of dark jeans or black pants???

    MMM I think I've done the same in the past with the plates. Maybe that's why I did give mine away years ago (hahaha).

    Bless you Sister.

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  3. Took my daughter to wrong field, wrong time softball practice...It was just wishful thinking both my daughters practiced at the same fields at the same time :) I was also in charge of another girl. lol

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  4. I think this question too often!!! Especially in the morning...what was I thinkin stayin up that late last night!!! Why don't I ever learn?

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  5. Half of my closet is 'What was I thinking?' I like the shoes. They would not go with my wardrobe, but I do wear a 7 1/2 ;) At She Speaks, Shari did my colors/swatches for me. I was afraid of her. I am a fashion DON'T example. The cool thing was we really had a great, fun, amazing conversation. Did you meet her? She told me no black clothing for me. My mouth hung open. What? I have the basic black in every piece of clothing known to man. She said I looked better in a charcoal gray tone. She's right. I will phase out my other look. One day I would love to go shopping with her. I buy clothes and still have nothing to wear. I have not bought any pillows though. That's funny. Fun post. B

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  6. I told my daughters that I miss lots of things about them, but a major thing is their fashion advice. I need to shop only with my girls- they are very truthful and keep me from later clocking myself in the head with a "what was I thinkin'???" moment. Fun post.

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  7. I had my hair dyed that deep burgandy red one time. What was I thinking? A few years back I bought a pleather jacket. What was I thinking? I lived in FL for crying out loud! A 5 pound bag of noodles would be a good thing in our house but only if they are whole wheat. The shoes - well I would have to see them on your feet. I don't think that the color is throwing it off or the wedge heel but the cut of the peep toe seems a bit different. Maybe this will be our first case for the Style File! LOL! :-)

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  8. Love your ideas! We are noodle people! I'll use those noodles very quickly at our house!!

    Thanks for your comment on my blog. I am most definitely covering the top of the stool! That was ugly fabric then, and it's still ugly now! Would love your ideas as to what kind of fabric--print, solid...what color? I don't like making decorating decisions!

    Thanks so much!!
    Hugs,
    susan

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  9. Ha ha! Melanie, you gave me a good laugh this morning. That skirt doesn't look like YOU at all! Where on earth did you find a 5 pound bag of egg noodles??? We are NOODLE people in this house. Chicken noodles soup, stroganoff, etc. The plate rack is making me laugh out loud. I have done things like that so many times. You are a good woman to share your crumbs Mel! Oh, and I think the shoes are darling. They're retro, not granny. You've inspired me to do a "What was I thinking?" post.

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  10. I'm wearing one black and one brown shoe today. You know, that's how I shop. I find a pair of shoes I like and buy them in every color...today, that backfired!

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  11. I like noodles, rice, and potatoes but ever since I re-thought my eating habits I don't eat much of any of them. Baked homemade mac and cheese is really good and will use up that bag pretty quick. :)

    I do that with the clothes more often than I like to admit, and shoes too. I just donated a brand new pair of very cute dress shoes because they were uncomfortable. I never wore them.

    Loved this post!

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  12. Such a cute post!

    My "What was I thinking?" moment, usually deals with how much I think I can get accomplished in a set amount of time, and if I'm lucky I get about half of it done.

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  13. Good Morning Melanie, Great Post! I am in the process of purging and deep cleaning closets and other areas of my home. When we first moved in our home 3 1/2 years ago, I decided everything should be new and ultra hip! ...which many people pull off quite well. :) Not me, my home was pretty but just had "no soul," and felt cold. Many of those things were stuck in closets and the attics as I started bringing my antiques back out, {and bought "new" pre-owned treasures that have a history.} I still buy new things, also, but I make sure that it is something I LOVE and not the new "must have" of the decorating season. As I pull the stashed pieces out of the closets and attics, I wonder, ....WHAT WAS I THINKING??? LOL! I've been taking them to the local thrift store, and hope someone is happy with them now! :) ~hugs, Rhonda

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  14. Congratulations you're doing it 2 lbs! Oh this is a great post. What a riot and my wrought iron plate holder was just as difficult. :)

    Do I have to chose between potatoes and noodles? :)

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