Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Things I Learned Over "Girls' Weekend #6
Lesson #6
European size 38 shoes are NOT size 8.5 or 9.
(This lesson actually affected Chrissy more than me).
Chrissy found her perfect pair of shoes at Aldo Shoes. Bone, open toed. They were cute, and felt good.
They were a bit pricey, so when she asked about them, I suggested we look around first, and then come back if she wanted them. (Old mom is a cheapskate, huh?) Just trying to give out good advice, you know...
So we looked around and found NOTHING that was even close, so on Saturday the girls ran back in to get them. Chrissy said I need a size 8.5. The clerk brought out some shoes and, in European sizes, they were 38. She tried them on and said they were kinda tight. The gal assured her they were the same size she had tried on, that they would "stretch" and be fine. So she got them and wore them to supper. Before we even got to the restaurant, she was HURTING. They hurt her feet really, really bad. I said, maybe they gave you the wrong size. (I was joking, of course). But they are CUTE, I told her! Well, we googled European sizes. The google search told us that the 38 was an American 7.5. That would be a lot of stretching to a 9? She wears an 8.5, but would obviously need a 9 if they don't have half sizes. That clerk must have really wanted a sale. Here is the European size chart:
Well, Chrissy tried to lodge a complaint, but got nowhere. Aldo told them their 38 is an 8?
She is going to put stretchers in them and hope for the best. Darn it anyway!!!
European size 38 shoes are NOT size 8.5 or 9.
(This lesson actually affected Chrissy more than me).
Chrissy found her perfect pair of shoes at Aldo Shoes. Bone, open toed. They were cute, and felt good.
They were a bit pricey, so when she asked about them, I suggested we look around first, and then come back if she wanted them. (Old mom is a cheapskate, huh?) Just trying to give out good advice, you know...So we looked around and found NOTHING that was even close, so on Saturday the girls ran back in to get them. Chrissy said I need a size 8.5. The clerk brought out some shoes and, in European sizes, they were 38. She tried them on and said they were kinda tight. The gal assured her they were the same size she had tried on, that they would "stretch" and be fine. So she got them and wore them to supper. Before we even got to the restaurant, she was HURTING. They hurt her feet really, really bad. I said, maybe they gave you the wrong size. (I was joking, of course). But they are CUTE, I told her! Well, we googled European sizes. The google search told us that the 38 was an American 7.5. That would be a lot of stretching to a 9? She wears an 8.5, but would obviously need a 9 if they don't have half sizes. That clerk must have really wanted a sale. Here is the European size chart:
| British | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | |
| European | 34 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 42 | |
| American | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | |
| Japanese (cm) | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | |
Well, Chrissy tried to lodge a complaint, but got nowhere. Aldo told them their 38 is an 8?
She is going to put stretchers in them and hope for the best. Darn it anyway!!!
Things I Learned Over "Girls' Weekend #5
Lesson #5
You really can never have too many purses.
OOOHHHHHH, come on, you all know this is true. I didn't have a red one. Not real red, maybe a burgundy one..but not red. I saw this, and it was just perfect!
You really can never have too many purses.
OOOHHHHHH, come on, you all know this is true. I didn't have a red one. Not real red, maybe a burgundy one..but not red. I saw this, and it was just perfect!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Things I Learned Over "Girls' Weekend #4
Lesson #4
Follow the Spray Tanning Instructions fully...
Late Saturday night, we went to a 24 hour Tanning Place to treat ourselves to spray tans. Chrissy has had one before, but it was not the booth type, and neither Tina or I had. (I had tried the at home spray tans before, but they were pretty disastrous....that's a whole another story, though...)
I was very reminiscent of the Friends episode where Ross went to get a spray tan:
I did pretty good, but once the voice started, I panicked, thinking, "WHERE ARE THE NOZZLES?" Ugh!!! But, it went well. I got it done and got the four positions in, and thought I did well.
You are given "blocker" so you don't tan your fingertips, inbetween fingers and toes, palms and bottoms of your feet. I put some on the bottom of my feet, but then it felt slick and I thought I would fall when I walked across the room. I patted my feet a bit on the towel ... well, this is the result:
I didn't really think it would tan there. :-) But, who really sees the bottom of my feet? Well, now ... all of you just did!!!!
Follow the Spray Tanning Instructions fully...
Late Saturday night, we went to a 24 hour Tanning Place to treat ourselves to spray tans. Chrissy has had one before, but it was not the booth type, and neither Tina or I had. (I had tried the at home spray tans before, but they were pretty disastrous....that's a whole another story, though...)
I was very reminiscent of the Friends episode where Ross went to get a spray tan:
You are given "blocker" so you don't tan your fingertips, inbetween fingers and toes, palms and bottoms of your feet. I put some on the bottom of my feet, but then it felt slick and I thought I would fall when I walked across the room. I patted my feet a bit on the towel ... well, this is the result:
I didn't really think it would tan there. :-) But, who really sees the bottom of my feet? Well, now ... all of you just did!!!!Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Things I Learned Over "Girls' Weekend #3
Lesson #3
Being pampered can be a lot of work!
We arrived at the salon about 9 am. First on the list was a facial. I have never had one before (yea, yea, I live a sheltered life). It was awesome. I loved it. Not so sure about the moisturizer and sunscreen, my skin felt kinda sticky for a while, but it was great! Especially enjoyed the hot towels parts! My esthetician said "well, you can do that at home, just get your towel damp and microwave it and have someone fetch it for you". Hmmm....just don't think anyone at my house is gonna be fetching a towel from the microwave for me...
Then it was manicure/pedicure time. I didn't get a manicure because I actually do treat myself
to get my nails done. Surprise!! Well, anyway, it was my first pedicure ever! I was leery about having someone touch my feet. I also think my feet are ugly. Icky. You know...just feet. But, it was good. I'd do it again sometime! Loved the sugar scrub and hot towels. Maybe I just like hot towels? :-) Here's my pretty pink toes in their fun disposable flip flops!
We had met our Lisa there and she had joined us in our fun day...she is a facial esthetician. After lunch, we were treated to a makeup session, where we learned tips and got pretty! She did an awesome job!
It took most of the day and we were tired, and maybe too relaxed from all the hot towels or something, but not sure we could be very high maintenance kinds of gals. :-) But, it was great....
More to come...
Being pampered can be a lot of work!
We arrived at the salon about 9 am. First on the list was a facial. I have never had one before (yea, yea, I live a sheltered life). It was awesome. I loved it. Not so sure about the moisturizer and sunscreen, my skin felt kinda sticky for a while, but it was great! Especially enjoyed the hot towels parts! My esthetician said "well, you can do that at home, just get your towel damp and microwave it and have someone fetch it for you". Hmmm....just don't think anyone at my house is gonna be fetching a towel from the microwave for me...
Then it was manicure/pedicure time. I didn't get a manicure because I actually do treat myself
to get my nails done. Surprise!! Well, anyway, it was my first pedicure ever! I was leery about having someone touch my feet. I also think my feet are ugly. Icky. You know...just feet. But, it was good. I'd do it again sometime! Loved the sugar scrub and hot towels. Maybe I just like hot towels? :-) Here's my pretty pink toes in their fun disposable flip flops!We had met our Lisa there and she had joined us in our fun day...she is a facial esthetician. After lunch, we were treated to a makeup session, where we learned tips and got pretty! She did an awesome job!
It took most of the day and we were tired, and maybe too relaxed from all the hot towels or something, but not sure we could be very high maintenance kinds of gals. :-) But, it was great....
More to come...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Things I Learned Over "Girls' Weekend
This past weekend, my two oldest daughters and I took a three day "Girls Weekend" in Denver. We had a great time...(I will post about it this week) Meanwhile, I wanted to share some moments as well, of things I learned...
Number 1:
Most people do not enter the hotel hot tub by falling in head first and completely emerging themselves underwater (even though I did). This can also tend to embarrass your two grown daughters and slightly (I hope only slightly) amuse the group of strangers sitting around and in the hot tub. The only saving grace was that I didn't hurt anyone.
Number 1:
Most people do not enter the hotel hot tub by falling in head first and completely emerging themselves underwater (even though I did). This can also tend to embarrass your two grown daughters and slightly (I hope only slightly) amuse the group of strangers sitting around and in the hot tub. The only saving grace was that I didn't hurt anyone.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Summer Fun
StarbucksHot Tub
Spa
Wine
Pool
Restaurants
Shopping
Laughter
Relaxing with Two of my Most Favorite People
This is my agenda for Friday, Saturday, Sunday.....YAY!!!!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Perfection?
I found this thought to be very much something I should believe in and practice:"Every thing is perfect as it is – it is my perception that is wrong."
Don't you think if we look at things that way, we will see everything in a new light? I am trying to get back where I was a few months ago, positive and happy. The more I soak in negativity, the more negative I can be.
Have a Happy Friday!!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
I agree...
I don't understand the sizes anymore. There's a size zero, which I didn't even know that they had. It must stand for: 'Ohhh my God, you're thin.'
- Ellen DeGeneres
- Ellen DeGeneres
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Not something you see just anywhere....
This guy swam with his cowboy hat on, even went down the slide to the pool. I can't even think of what to say.....can you???
Monday, July 5, 2010
The Long Journey Home
Well, I have lots of catching up on blogging to do. I have been busy with work and then with my grandkids and the big Independence Day weekend.Brooklyn was able to visit for a couple weeks and Chloe got to come for about 5 1/2 days, so we really enjoyed that!!
We went "home" to our parents homes for the holiday weekend.
We were pretty excited to be getting a four day weekend! We headed out on Thursday night when hubby got off work. We loaded up the Denali with clothes, suitcases, swimwear, food, coolers, cases of water and pop, etc. Then, we had five of us "peoples" in it, and two dogs! We stopped here:
This was an hour from home. We would then have one more hour of driving before arriving at my parent's home in Wyoming. I stayed in the car with the dogs while the others went in to make selections for their firework fun.
When hubby came out, the car would not start. It sounded like it may want to, but just wouldn't. We finally called a friend. It was really hot and the consensus was that it was either vapor locked or the fuel pump had gone out. We prayed for vapor lock. No luck, car would not start after waiting the appropriate amount of time. I called my sister, who lived in the same town we were stuck in. She came and got us, took the kids to her house, and hubby and I borrowed her car to come back home and get another vehicle. The grandkids and our oldest daughter stayed at my sister's house during our journey back home to get another vehicle, walked to an eatery and played Wii. Hubby and I drove the hour back, borrowed a friends' suburban (our car would not hold all of the things we had packed plus all of us). Then we drove back the hour to the broken down vehicle, unloaded everything from our vehicle to the borrowed vehicle, took our vehicle keys to the key drop at the Chevrolet dealer's repair shop, with instructions of where it was and what was wrong, picked up the three travelers from my sister and headed on to my folks'.
Our two hour drive "home" took us about 7 hours total.
What a night!
*Footnote: It was the fuel pump, and it is all fixed, just have to rob a bank and pick it up...to the tune of around 1100.00...YIKES!!
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