Bandwagons

And also some things I didn’t wear because I don’t own them

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As it turns out, I don’t have enough clothes to wear something different every day for more than about 7 days. Unless that something different is a T-shirt, in which case I could. But the point of this exercise was to wear fewer T-shirts, so I don’t think that would work.

So anyway. I did not manage to wear not-a-T-shirt every day. It has been in some ways a difficult week, and there have been days when I haven’t left the house. It’s been a lot of T-shirts and sweatshirts since Saturday. And also I discovered that I’ve already managed to stain one of my new shirts, which is a bummer. I’m continuing to try to get the stain out.

In the meantime, here are a few things I’ve worn lately. One of them is representative of my uniform since Saturday.

Week Two, and already I need to plan another outing for more Sturdy Togs. But instead of going out and trying on clothes and getting all “Uggghhhhhh” and spending money and then taking half of it back after we get it home and are all “Whaaaaaat,” let’s pretend that I have a closet full of lovely things, and that I’m wearing them frequently, shall we?

Here are some things in my imaginary closet:

“Blouse” is one of those words that makes me shudder a little. Nevertheless, I like this very colorful blouse. I shy away from color, though, so I don’t know if or how frequently I’d actually wear it. But I like it. It’s a start.

Source: oldnavy.gap.com via Leah on Pinterest

I also tend not to wear white shirts. Mostly because I spill things on myself all the time. I’m noticing a trend here: I seem to be defining my “style” (ha ha!) by what I don’t wear. Ah, profound insight! Anyway, I like this outfit. I’m not sure about the scarf/snood thing, though. I don’t know how to wear them.

Source: oldnavy.gap.com via Leah on Pinterest

I don’t know why that head is floating around in there. For the hairstyle, maybe? Is that Katie Holmes? I think that’s Katie Holmes. I would not add a floating head to this outfit, but I like the grey cardigan (because it is grey, obviously) and I like the color of the shirt. And I also kind of like the detail around the neckline.

Source: polyvore.com via Leah on Pinterest

Quirky! I like quirky. I don’t like it when my clothes touch me, though, so this is in my imaginary self’s imaginary closet.

And finally! This one is from my friend Robin, who is “the best stylist everrr.” She calls it “I only talk about crockpot recipes & potty training.” I don’t talk about potty training any more, but I do only talk about crockpot recipes. And I have that bag, but with green trim. But I wouldn’t wear those sandals.

Source: polyvore.com via Robin on Pinterest

menu plan Monday

A whole bunch of beans

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Monday: Bean and rice burritos

I never made them last week.

Tuesday: Butternut squash ravioli

The only vegetable Poppy will willingly eat!

Wednesday: Eggs & veggie sausages

The kids have recently rediscovered their taste for scrambled eggs (as opposed to “Grandpa style,” aka fried). It makes me feel slightly less like I’m slinging hash at a diner.

Thursday: White chicken chili

I always think chicken chili would be really great when I see a recipe for it, but I don’t think I’ve ever actually made it.

Friday: Pizza

Reading

I enjoyed this book, as evidenced by all the exclamation points herein

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Firstly, Ransom Riggs is pretty much the coolest name ever.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about his book. OK, so he’s written several, but I’ve only read one. And that one is “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” If the name alone weren’t enough to make me pick up the book, just look at that cover. It’s a creepy little girl, and she’s levitating. Mission accomplished, book cover designer person, I am in.

This is the story of a 16-year-old boy with a grandpa who thinks monsters are trying to kill him. But he’s just a crazy old grandpa who’s losing his mind. Or is he? Spoilers! Grandpa’s not crazy! There totally are monsters, as our plucky teenage protagonist soon learns! Except he’s not plucky so much as kind of in those teenage doldrums. But then he goes to Wales! And much confusing mayhem ensues!

If you read this story — and if you enjoy things such as adventure, monsters, mayhem and peculiar children, you certainly should read this story — you will ask yourself a question at the end. That question will be: Will There Be a Sequel? Allow me to save you the Googling time. “Yes, There Will Be a Sequel.” I’m glad to know that, because this book was a blast to read.