Coming Out Of The Closet.... About My Closet

I have a secret I want to share. I'm coming out of the closet.... about my closet. I've somehow let my wardrobe go. Really.....really go.

Over the weekend I decided to go through my closet. These are just a few of the scary things you would have heard me say while going through clothes:

-"I think someone told me I looked like a nun in this once."
-"This is so big and stretchy that I was able to wear it my whole pregnancy!" (obviously not a flattering shirt now that I'm not pregnant!)
-"I'm not a peasant. Why do I have this old peasant skirt?"
-"Really? What was I thinking with this?"
-"Would anyone under the age of 40 wear this?"
-"Add some tennis shoes to this skirt and I'm an apostolic."
-"Wow. I had this before Nathan and I were dating." (9+ years ago)
-"Is this men's or women's?"
-"This is about 4 sizes too big for me."
-"This is about 4 sizes too small for me."
-"This is about 10 years old."
-"Maybe the safety pin holding this hole together wasn't a great idea."

There you have it folks. It's true. Tales from an outdated, worn out closet. But, this story will have a happy ending because it means I get to SHOP! :) (Nathan, are you reading this?). :) Nathan would be proud; he always encourages me to buy myself things but I'm too STUBBORN and PRACTICAL to do so. I think I'm finally ready!!!

So, look out malls, here I come!

Comments

Jenn B said…
You know I'm always ready and willing to help you spend your money!!!
April 20, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Mariah said…
Man....I was looking for some pictures....darn! I recommend Kohl's and Old Navy for shopping sprees! Enjoy.
April 20, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Amber Waves Of Grain said…
Mariah-- Funny you mentioned Kohls. I've never really shopped there much until recently. Now it's where I get just about everything. It seems to be a good match for the "stay-at-home -I'm 31-yrs-old look." ha!
April 20, 2009 at 3:53 PM
happymcfamily said…
Your timing of this post couldn't have been any better! My closet is the next item to tackle on my spring cleaning check list. I am scared. Very, very scared.
April 20, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Nathan said…
Jen - I'm going to give you some money, and you MUST take Amber and spend every dime of it one clothes for her. Drag her kicking and screaming if you must.
April 20, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Andrea said…
I wish I were there to go shopping with you! Enjoy! - Andrea
April 22, 2009 at 2:52 AM
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