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Meeting Beck



What a fabulous day Saturday was. Meeting Beck of course was the hightlight! She is incredible and so full of energy! We had coffee and talked and talked and talked. It was so good for me.

She also gave me a box full of goodies as a b-day pressie. I was really touched. I wish I could keep her here! And Bradman! He is so adorable, you just want to squeeze him.

It is hard to put into words, but Beck is a truly inspiring woman. I couldn't ask for a better friend to share this journey with, and I know that she will kick my arse into gear if I ever need it.

We went into Sparkles and there was this Merilyn Monroe style dress hanging on the wall that I thought looked hot so we asked if they had any others for me to try on. All they had was one other dress and it was a small. I said, "there is no way that is fitting me!" And the girl and Beck both said, "Go try it on!"

It fit. Beck took a photo. We'll have to wait for her entry to see it. I looked really good in that dress, but it was sort of a cheap material and had a price tag of $75. I couldn't buy it. But we do have the photographic evidence.

You see that firey orange necklace I am wearing in the picture? Beck bought me that at Sparkles. I got heaps of comments on it later on because I wore it out for b-day drinks.

And the drinks? I planned to not go overboard like last weekend but I had a few too many free drinks... Today I am also going to have birthday cake at my mum-in-laws.

What does all of that mean? Well it means I better get my bum in gear and work hard this week.

Comments

Argy said…
Green green green!!! But delighted you chickies got to have a great time! And what a gorgeous necklace!!! What a bright, vivid colour!!!!
6:40 pm
The Candid Bandit said…
To match a vivid person!

I had such a blast. I can't tell you. I get really nervous meeting people for the first time. "Does she like me? Am I talking to much?..oh my god I am talking to much". and so on.

You made me feel so comfortable. You say ~I~ inspire you? You've made it. Im still sitting at my starting weight and you are (almost) where you want to be. You looked amazing. I only wish to wear clothes like yours one day. Yes, even the MArilyn Monroe one.

I'm off to do my write up and post all the pics.

All my love!
xoxox
11:31 pm
Denise said…
I saw Beckie's write-up, too, and have to concur with Argy - I'm green with envy. You two got to meet AND you fit into a size Small dress...good for you!!!
4:17 am
Anonymous said…
aww! happy days! glad you had such a great time :) we must organise some sort of international bloggers convention in hawaii or something :)

(btw you both look foxy!)
5:40 am
The Candid Bandit said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAREST BEKKAAAAA....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EWE!

xoxox

Have a gorgeous day today doll.
11:56 am
Wenchy said…
Happy birthday... and btw, I still think you look fabulous... and I still wanna be you when I grow up!
7:52 pm
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