Why yes, I do have a lovely shoulder, thanks for noticing

I don't redo photos... as I am sure you realize already if you have seen very many of my poses.  Sometimes I figure I will do something or I am in the midst of . . . I am not entirely sure when Chris takes the photo but I don't like to waste accusations so I move on and show you some lovely "gag reel" styled shots... of which I am quite proud: it is not often then you can look so ridiculous doing something so ordinary. 

By Rachel Abi

Thanks for the challenge Pleated Poppy

Stereotypes and the big bad wolf

It's that time gather round boys and girls it is time for story time with Rachel. . .

I wore this to my husband's work holiday party (which was well after the holidays but that works for me!).  I don't know if I shared this before but my husband works in the video gaming community.  So we enter a beautiful room and I am prepared for a pretty awkward evening of social awkward people.

Yes, I admit it I fully accepting of a stereotype: they are here for reasons... just saying.  

But instead of find a group of quite and unsure people (as has been my experience with "gamers"... even yes, my husband to a degree), I found a group of loud, proud, happy and social group of people willing and able to get their drink on in the process of celebrating a year over and done well...

I went from unsure if I would enjoy myself to walking away having been introduced to way too many people and getting to know a bit a select few that turned out to be pretty amazing and awesome people.

Guess the saying: "don't judge a book by it's cover" is more than true. . . at least not all the time : P

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On the way to the party I apparently ran into the big bad wolf earlier and he told me "what a nice chin I had" ... I got a little too proud?

Right there with you Dolly...

I made my husband laugh when I came out of my closet in this number ticking my hip and humming "Workin' 9 to 5".  When dressing I couldn't decide which 80's working woman film I was channeling "Working girl", "9 to 5" or "Toosie"... 

I'll let you decide, though my heart might be broken if you don't compare me to the cross dressing Dustin Hoffman.

Side note: I'm pretty sure NC has gone crazy with it's weather... just saying.  People it is February and I am wearing this... 

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My dressy Adidas

Yes, I am not wearing tennis shoes... but I am still wearing Adidas.  Would you have guessed that these crops are Adidas?  I sure didn't I was completely surprised when I saw the tag.  Who knew that Adidas made at least some what dressy clothes?  It weirds me out... will Victoria Secret start making ball gowns?  Will Wonka start making wedding cake?  

When will the weirdness stop?

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Why yes, I would love to waltz?

Is what I must have been thinking when this shot was taken???

All the same: do you remember broom stick skirts or I am the only one?  I remember when I owned 5 of them in a range of colors and wore them with slightly baggy shirts... way bohemian but not in a good way.  

Lesson learned when making this outfit: no matter what you pair it with high heels and broom stick skirts do not go...

Just saying

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Hats are off... almost

Now that's a face you want to wake up next to, I can tell.

Though late in January I took down my Christmas decorations this past week.  I'm pretty sure taking down Christmas decorations is one of the saddest things in all the world.  All the Emo/cut yourself music seems to play in the back of my mind as I pull down the lights and garland.  

It is not so much that I have another thing on my list of things to do.  It is not so much that there are no real holidays (yes, V-day is not a real holiday... I'm sorry to break it to you) on the horizon.  It is more the air of Christmas, the nostalgia, the fact everyone is baking, arguing and shopping.  As silly as it is I like going out on Black Friday more to people watch then anything else.  I can do this all year long but at a certain point it get's creepy.  At Christmas you can smile and add "Happy Holidays" and nothing you did seems odd anymore... well almost.

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serene and happy to be here

I love winter. I'm pretty sure all my favorite clothes are in my winter wardrobe.  Layering, boots, sweaters, and LOADS of hats!  You wear a hat in the summer in NC you might melt like the Wicked Witch... just saying.  But in the winter you can don it all.  Deck your halls and all that jazz.  

There are fires, roasted marshmallow, stews, hot chocolate, gloves... 

Yep, pretty sure it is one great season. 

By Rachel Abi

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