>> Obviously I’m in Charlotte now. It’s been kind of a whirlwind of a few weeks, and I totally appreciate you guys being patient with me! There are going to be a lot of adjustments made over the next few weeks, but I’m ready for them! Your support and excitement the last few days has been incredible!
>> The support that blogland showed me during the week the book was on sale was overwhelming. I hate that the sale ended up running during the week that was the craziest of my life with all the Charlotte stuff shifting into gear, so I feel like I wasn’t able to fully appreciate all of you who went above and beyond to share the information. Really, I cannot thank you all enough.
>> I dropped B off at Grandmas on Monday for the next few weeks while J and I get settled into this new life. It was honestly a hilarious sight. I know we call them our “furkids,” but it legit looked like I was dropping my kids off for a few weeks. Bailey was totally equipped with all of her “must” toys. You know, yellow dog, reindeer, and her new Dino bone (courtesy of Chewy.com). Is it sad that it’s only been two nights and I already miss them terribly?
>> I won’t lie. When I got to town on Tuesday, I rode by my friend’s office to grab a key, went to his house to set up the air mattress…and then I went straight to Target. Are you even a little bit surprised? Yeah, I didn’t think so.
>> I also immediately googled once we secured our apartment to find out how close the nearest sushi place was. Priorities people.
>> I bought my first article of clothing in three years on Monday. I had a pair of jeggings from American Eagle that I wore pretty freaking often. They were the only pants that fit me right (I’ve been having a hard time in the pants department lately). Well, they might have fit…but then I split them when I bent down to feed the cat a few weeks ago. I know. I know. So I bit the bullet and bought a new pair. If I wasn’t confused about women’s pant sizes before, I definitely am now.
>> My nails have been bare since Saturday, and I don’t even recognize myself right now. I packed all my polish up and brought J over to the bin and was like be more careful with this box than you would be with your own life. And I meant it. I have nightmares about nail polish casualties.
Alright friends! It’s your turn!
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Target drop-by AND looked up sushi places?! You are doing all the right things, girlfriend. Lol! I still can't believe your nails are bare. I mean, really…WHO ARE YOU RIGHT NOW?! <3
Target is a necessity!! Ha! Every time I drop my pup off I feel as if it will be the last time I'll see him, instead of just an overnight or weekend. We are weird, but it's okay. 😉
I cannot believe that you haven't bought clothes in 3 years. That's amazing. Yay for target, new adventures and getting your nail polish back soon!
Heck yes it is OK to go to Target immediately after getting the air mattress up. Duh! I have two human kids and one puggle kid….when I drop off my Puggle kid, she is more equipt for the weekend than the kids (just sayin'). Bare nails…yeah I am rocking those right now too. I meant to paint them like two minutes ago but failed.
I simply don't know how I never read your blog because I follow you on IG but I found your link over on Penny's Passions. I'm a Charlotte (well, outskirt Charlotte gal)! Welcome back! Loved reading your blog 🙂
WHAT you haven't bought clothes in 3 YEARS?? You are my hero! I can't go three weeks without buying some shirt or pants or whatever! Love that you went straight to Target! And yes to missing our furbabies when we leave them, it's seriously rough for me when we go out of town and leave my babies!
Everytime we move, I start googling the stores around the base before I look for housing.
I'm having a pup party for Jett this weekend; wrapping a present and all, so I don't judge.
And yay for Target! I'm going to Homegoods this weekend…
Joey!! I'm so behind on my blog reading so I'm just seeing that you're back in Charlotte – congratulations!!! So happy for you and excited to see where life takes you! And I also can't get over the no clothes in THREE years, that is seriously impressive. You deserve a Target shopping spree! 😉
I love the fact that you went straight to Target and did not pass go or collect $200!!! Hahahah!!! And knowing where the sushi place is located is a must, duh!
I hope all your nail polish survives! We don't need any tragedies!
I'm so happy for you that things are going well for you!! Other than that this post is pretty funny. Target, sushi, telling your husband to be careful with your nail polish..lol. Love. I hope that you have a great day today too! 🙂
Joey without nail polish?! What is the world coming to?
Yay for sushi and Target!
I really can't blame you for the immediate Target run… I would've done the same thing. Also, your first piece of clothing in THREE years? I wish I had that much self-discipline. You are an inspiration, my friend.
xoxo
Kat
Girl, food + Target would be my #1 priority too 😉 I actually ran to Target on my way to work this morning and thought of you LOL!
Um yeah I would have been at Target too. Haha.
So glad target is within reach for you now…girl we dont have one in the city either…well not yet they are building one! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Target and sushi are definitely priorities.
When my in-laws watch our dogs, they must be provided with all the toys. Barkley is not happy without his football. It's his security blanket.
When my nails are not on point, I feel of of my game.
ok sister I know you have a lot going on right now (YAY for all the blessings!!) but you with you no nail polish??? WHATTT?!?!?!
It sounds like we have the EXACT same priorities. And really 3 years!? That's impressive lady!
Oh goodness, I'm with you on the fur kids! I miss Max SO MUCH whenever he isn't with us! And three years without buying clothes is super impressive!
you haven't bought any clothes in 3 years?!?! Howwwwww? lol good for you, that's amazing!! 🙂 good luck with everything!
aw man now i really want sushi 😉
thats awesome on the new pants – or not awesome? are you not a fan of clothes shopping? the only way i could go 3 years is if i was in jail or something, lol.
Our closest Target is 45 minutes away so I feel the pain! But I love that you went straight there! How in the world have you not bought any clothes in 3 years??
Hooray for new beginnings- I hope the first few days of everything went really well. And I can totally see dropping off your pets being like leaving your kids behind somewhere, thankfully you can leave them with your parents so you know they're in good hands 🙂 And shopping for pants of any kind is one of the hardest things ever!
Yay! You go girl! I'm so excited for you. I'm also LOLing about the nail polish box because I agree with you! Those are important goods.
Yay Joey!!! Target is the best place to start living in a "new" city. Great choice. I can't even imagine not going shopping for three years. I have done it for months but years?! Kudos, girl! I'm excited to see where life takes you and cannot wait to hear all about your new adventures. AND, yes, polishes are very important…I have said the same to my guy. 😉
Happy Weekend.
Target and sushi and big priorities, my love. And you know, pants 🙂 Can't wait to stay up to date on all your new adventures! Also, if you saw my nails, you would cringe <3 <3
So, I've been a bit behind on the reading, but I'm so glad I came back! As far as pants go: dressing a baby has been the best thing for me ever an has totally changed the way I look at clothes for me. I always take my measurements and look at the size charts before I go shopping. Then I adjust for fit once I find something to try on. And pant waists are higher now…or maybe that's just since I've been trying to get my abs back after having a baby.