If you look in my shoe closet you’ll find flats, rain boots, tennis shoes, sneakers, heels … But ::gasp:: no UGGs.

They’re missing from my shoe collection because I threw away my old pairs last year and then swore I wouldn’t be an UGG wearer again. . . Well, let me tell you all – don’t do it. This winter has been a chilly one and I have, on many an occasion, whined that I wished I had UGGs in my closet. Why did I swear off UGGs? Because I thought they were too pricey. You see, I am a poor law student and I’ve wanted more valuable things from my parents and T, such as money for Hawaii trips or an iPad mini … priorities, priorities. And I thought UGGs are not fashionable enough for being so pricey.

But I must’ve forgotten the reason why I’ve loved them all these years – their comfort and warmth. Since it’s already nearing March, I am not buying a pair and I am happy I can say that I successfully went a winter without succumbing to the UGG fad. But that success will be shortlived because you bet ya bottom dollar, I’ll be buying and wearing a pair (or two) next winter! (I will also be investing in good leather boots because buying cheap, low quality ones every year adds up.) 

Okay, that’s the most I’ve ever said “UGGs” in my life!

Hope you’re all staying warm 🙂

Both literally and figuratively. 

I finally went to the doctor after having neck and back pain since  the end of October. Well, I happen to have 3 bulging disks and muscle spasm(s) in my neck. I haven’t had an MRI of my back but it hurts so I’m sure I have some there, too. Now, this is better than my worst fear of what was wrong when I was suffering from headache, ear aches, chest pains and tingling in my arm so I’m not complaining too, too much. I’m keeping perspective, remember? 🙂 

I am bummed, though, because I can’t really work out. So I am putting myself on a diet. Sad Jackie is sad. I don’t really like “dieting” but I don’t want to get out of shape. Beginning today, I am dropping rice and sweets from my diet. Next week, I will drop flour. I’m nervous because I haven’t “dieted” in quite a while. Wish me luck!

I came across this blog posting (http://www.pinklouloulove.com/2012/12/santa-drops-panties.html) in December and thought it would be super fun to do with my girlfriends. But December was a hectic month with finals, T’s leave and holidays so we decided to have a Valentine’s Day Themed Ladies’ Night Panty Party. Here are some pictures from last night:

We then played some games for prizes. I made the above game – “Girl Talk Jar.” You pick a popsicle stick and ask the gal to your left the question (from “What is your #1 purse essential? to “What is your biggest pet peeve that guys do?”) on the stick. That person can give you up to 3 clue words and then whoever guesses the answer first gets 1 point. First person to 5 pts wins a prize. We also played Valentine’s Day-themed Bingo 🙂 I came home with sexy love dice ;), a nail filer and a nail polish. Plus, a VS lip gloss and chocolates in my goody bag 🙂 

And then we ate and drank the night away 🙂

 

It was a great night filled with lots of fun and was just what I needed as a pick me up from these last few days!