I 've lost weight and have worn out clothing. I went shopping and brought 6 items into the house. I have 50 items in bags to go out. And I have plenty of clothing left in my closet.

I put off cleaning out my closet because I was afraid I would have Nothing to wear. Seriously, what was I thinking? I refound things. And I also realized that I have 2 cardigan sweaters that mean I can wear lots of short-sleeved shirts this winter. D'oh.

Yay marrying TCG, sj! I am so happy for you two.

So happy for SJ and TCH! ("guy" is upgraded to "husband")

beth, I did the same thing on Sunday night. I forced myself to try on every single thing and evaluate. Harsh but I am very happy to have discovered some forgotten clothing. And I have a couple of new pairs of knee-high boots that totally open up a whole new category of look for me (above the knee skirt with boots is a look I never got to try because of huge calves. FINALLY I found some cute wide-shaft boots!!). I practically doubled my wardrobe with a couple of key purchases that ties outfits together like never before.

Yay elope and post!

I'm glad your freshmakers are doing you proud, smonster.

Remember that fab cheesecake I went on about? I sent a note to Maggiano's, and they replied with:

So glad to hear you enjoyed the Pumpkin Cheesecake...it is one of my favorites, too! All we can share with regard to how the cheesecake is made is that the crust is a gingersnap crust and the pie topping is a cinnamon whipped cream with pecan praline crumbles on top. Yum!

Yum indeed!

Someone tell me to let go of the fact that my supposed BFF whose wedding I was in last month, has not called to wish me well. Maybe she'll call tomorrow, but I plan on shutting my phone off.

I'm sure she's thinking of you but she figures you two want to be alone.

sj, she might not want to bother you. So let it go. you and TCG are the important people today and tomorrow.

Javachik, there is probably a lot more to go in my closet. there are a few things I love, but may never wear again. I figure they have 6 more months to go.

Let it go, sj. Tonight and tomorrow and the next few days are all about letting go of the bad stuff, troubling stuff, gnawing stuff. You don't need her wishes (and possibly she's not calling on purpose so as not to intrude), or anyone else's, even ours (though we're all squeeing with joy for you anyway). These few days are about you and TCH and this joyful step you are taking together into the rest of your lives.

Thanks. There is a larger pattern working here where I only seem to get calls when the conversation starts with "I need...", but I can't change her and should let it go.