O.K. first let me say that I feel like we have an open and honest forum and that I won’t be chastised for my failure. Right?
Now let me tell you what happened.
I am most comfortable in either a suit or pajamas–the middle ground for me is hard to find. I work 50 to 60 hours a week and wear a suit on most days (see Sally’s earlier post this week on Middle Earth and you’ll get what I am talking about).
Casual Friday, now there’s a confusing concept. My casual wardrobe consists of a bathrobe, yoga pants jeans, t-shirts and lots of weird stuff. This brings me to falling off the wagon.
This past weekend we had a birthday party for my 8 year old son at Lazer Quest. (Keep in mind while you read this I live in Newport Beach California, say no more?) Anyway, many of my son’s friends have moms who are well heeled stay-at-home women complete with trainer and a staff. Not that I’m complaining. Anyway, on Saturday (the day before the party) I realized that my stiff work suit or St. John Knit number weren’t going to be appropriate for Lazer Quest. I tried on so many options in my closet I think it would qualify as a workout. Anyway, honestly, and I think you would all agree with me I had nothing appropriate to wear. And that’s when I slipped and fell off the wagon. But there is good news in this.
I knew while I was doing it that I was crossing the line and failing my commitment to TGAAD but instead of going out and randomly choosing an expensive whatever at an overpriced Newport Beach boutique I stopped, took a deep breath and headed to Loehmans. And while there I found a smart, sensible TSE black tunic that I can wear for the rest of my life. It is casual but chic, appropriate and understated. TGAAD helped to change my behavior.
Now I tell you all this with some trepidation. I am concerned that…
a. You won’t like me anymore and will be tempted to kick me off the island. But remember in AA they always welcome you back.
b. You will be tempted yourselves to slip. Please do not let my minute of complete confusion and panic set you off in a direction you will regret.
Girls, please learn from me and move forward. Wishing you all the greatest success and hoping that this will be the first and last slip of the year for me.
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Sister, You know you were gonna look fabulous regardless of what you wore! But, I am so proud of you for heading to Loehmanns. At least you weren’t spending the boy’s college fund on an outfit for one laser party birthday!
Know that the reality is, we’ll all struggle with some event that will either seriously tempt us or lead us to fall of the wagon. I’m concerned about holiday shopping. . .just around the corner! But, I for one. . am not planning on throwing you off the wagon or following your lead. Well, not just yet anyways! xxoo
No judgement here sister!! I live in Southern California (in fact about 20 minutes south of you) and I hear you. Picking up your kids at school here basically looks like a festival of totally taut and toned MILFS who could pose for the “after” picture in the cosmetic surgery ads!
And don’t worry about b. I just feel lucky that my middle of the road wardobe (up from pajamas but down from St. John’s) is pretty healthy!
Having done the same thing for the same reason pre-diet, I can relate. You should be proud of the thoughtfulness that went into your purchase. Now, grab that tunic and get back on the wagon!
Jacquelyn,
Aaaah yes, the ill-fated ‘falling off the wagon’…You know what they say in AA…relapse is part of recovery! But do think about the comment…’I will live in this tunic forever’…I think there’s a lot in that one. How many times have we bought things with that thought in mind…? And how many times has it been true?
Just thinkin’, just askin’…