Sadly, most of my good friends seem to be moving away. Like far away. Boo.
Today, I had lunch with my friend Ellen who is moving to Maine. I met Ellen a few years ago in the supermarket. She came up to me and told me she thought I looked like her sister. Then, she asked if she could take my photo. I was a little freaked out because I didn’t know her at all, but I agreed. Actually, Ellen was right: I do look like her sister. Ellen’s sister lives in San Francisco, but I got to meet her. What do you think?
I’ve been feeling up and down these last four months, and this morning, I wasn’t feeling that great. My stomach has been queasy for a couple of months, I think due to the 80 mg of Lipitor for cholesterol I was taking since I was in the hospital in January. Although my doctor finally told me to stop taking it three weeks ago (she switched me to Crestor instead), I still don’t feel like myself.
Ellen had wanted to meet for lunch at my favorite Thai restaurant. However, when I ate there recently with my friend Sue (who’s also moving), I didn’t feel well and choosing spicy food was a mistake. I decided to text Ellen and ask if we could switch to another restaurant. Fortunately, she agreed. I took one teaspoon of Pepto Bismol, and drove over to Lobstah Land in Gloucester to meet her.
My OOTD
To make myself feel better, I got somewhat dressed up. It was a beautiful spring day and I wore spring clothes. Recently, I discovered that Talbots petite size clothes fit me, and so few brands and retailers sell petites these days. Also, Talbots seems to have updated their styles and colors.
I wore a blue, burgundy, pink, and white paisley long sleeve, cotton T-shirt from Talbots. As usual, I got the T-shirt this past November on sale.
Mistakenly, I thought I received a birthday card with a discount from Talbots (it was actually from Garnet Hill), so I stopped into Talbots to see what was new. The saleswoman talked me into applying for a Talbots charge card so I could take advantage of the real discount for my birthday, the 30% off sale, and the triple points. I bought a 3/4 sleeve navy T-shirt (Talbots is one of the few brands that still makes 3/4 sleeves), a 3/4 sleeve print silk V-neck sweater, a cobalt pair of jeans, and a hot pink jean jacket. (With the charge card, I saved almost $100!).
The pink jean jacket coordinated nicely with the paisley T-shirt, so I wore it for the first time. For my birthday, my friend Miriam gave me a beautiful sterling silver pin of a running rabbit, and I pinned it to my new jacket. In case it got cold near the water, I took along a navy shawl with sparkles that I bought at the gift shop at the Peabody Essex Museum.
I bought a new pair of Democracy petite size jeans from Nordstrom Rack since my old patched jeans have been demoted to yard-work jeans.
The only thing I forgot was to change my purse to my spring/summer light blue one. Oh well. I even wore mauve nail polish, World Lit from Olive & June (the pic below is from last year, and my cuticles look awful).
And I wore makeup including the Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara 😉
Putting on a spring outfit definitely made me feel better.
I know it’s different here in New England where it’s still cold (I’m usually still wearing a down jacket), but are you wearing spring clothes??
Hi, Allison – I’m glad you are recovered from your operation. You look good! Actually, I think you and Ellen look like sisters 👯♀️, maybe even twins! I also think it’s wonderful that she approached you, took a picture and started up a relationship. I can’t believe that medication is good for you when it makes you feel sick. There must be a better way! Your new clothes look bright and pretty. Happy Spring – Angie, http://www.YourTrueSelfBlog.com
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What I wrote ended up being confusing to people! I am friends with my “twin’s” older sister, Ellen, who is moving to Maine soon. The photo with Stef was taken 4 years ago when she came to MA to visit her sister and I met her for the first time. On my recovery, I am trying to get out of the house a bit more. The vascular surgeon’s folks told me it could be up to a year before my jaw and my neck are healed, if they ever are, so being occupied helps.
You look so good. I’m guessing that wearing makeup again makes you feel more like yourself. I only wear 3/4 sleeves and they are harder to find. I’ll look into Talbots. Sounds like a wonderful day with your twin.
Actually, I realized that what I wrote was confusing. My “twin” lives in SF and I am friends with her sister who is moving to Maine. The photo with my twin was taken about 4 years ago. Glad you’re a fan of 3/4 sleeves too. Talbots is definitely worth a look, 30% off now
Have to admit when I first looked at the picture I though you were standing in front of a mirror LOL
I have found that getting old means a lot of your friends move. They are moving to be closer to their kids or to warmer weather. Have you ever thought of moving??
LOL, I agree, Gloria!
You look radiant! That pink jacket really suits you. Not every redhead could pull it off, but you sure do!
Thank you, thank you! Just getting a little dressed up made me feel so much better :)<3