Hello friends. I want to start off by saying my thoughts and prayers are with the folks in Connecticut after such a senseless, horrible day on Friday. I still can't quite wrap my head around it. My whiny post from Friday morning seems so piddly after all of that. But anyway, continued prayers and strength sent to affected families.
Today is Inspiration Monday and the ladies of two birds have chosen Leona Lewis here. Her dress is a wee bit short for me to get away with for work, but I think I figured something out.
I am no longer a sad elf, I'm a very happy elf. I went and did some shopping on Saturday morning and found a great replacement present! After I got home, I then went and dis some stocking stuffer shopping with the Pants Monkey, we do stocking gifts with his family so we needed to get a few things. After that I pretty much made the happy discovery that save for one more thing for my mom, I am done shopping!!
Dress - VS, gift from the Pants Monkey
Long sleeve t-shirt - Mossimo, Target
Sweater - thrifted, with MMD buttonflower
Necklace - S&D
Boots - Target, old
Tights - Target
I spent some time this weekend watching some of my favorite Christmas movies as well. We watched Home Alone and I tell you, the original is still the best ever. I'll never get enough of it. I saw a sweatshirt on Pinterest that says "Merry Christmas you filthy animal" and kind of wish I had an excuse to buy it and wear it to a party!
I work a full week this week but then I am off until January 2nd. I love getting a super long break at the holidays, it makes me feel like a kid again. I have done this three years in a row now, where I've had enough time saved up by the end of the year to do this. Unfortunately Mr. Monkey does not get as much time as me, so he won't be off as long. But I usually fill my time with spending time with friends, with family and most importantly I make sure at least a couple of my days are total ME days. I watch chick flicks and sometimes don't even leave the house. It's awesome. I can't wait, I love Christmas, but I love my time off even more!
But first, must get through this week! For more Inspiration Monday outfits, make sure to visit two birds!
