Too much? Yeah. It was worth a shot though.
It IS Monday and that means it's time for another installment of Fabulous In February! I'm going to make this one short and sweet because I have lots of work on my desk AND lots of posts from the weekend to catch up on!
Here are my three things for this week.
1. I really, really like my upper body. I'm proud of my biceps, triceps, shoulders, back and chest muscles. It took me a long time to lose weight after high school and then once I had my daughter, I couldn't get the baby weight off on my own. I eventually won a contest and one of the prizes was 20 sessions with a personal trainer. Although I'm not training with him anymore, I'm really proud of the changes to my upper body especially. I still have a lot of work to do on my lower body and mid-section, but my arms are awesome!
2. I like the fact that I care. I care about people and animals and I feel pain when I see others in pain. Seeing an animal on the side of the road makes me cry. I care about making people feel special and important. My parents love telling me the story of when I was in kindergarten and during circle time one day, one of my classmates told us that his dog died. Without hesitation, I stood up to run over and give him a big hug. He wasn't even one of my friends but I felt the need to comfort him. In 2nd grade, one of my classmates was hispanic and didn't speak much English but I wanted to be his friend because no one else would, since they couldn't understand him. To this day I still wonder what happened to him, since my family moved to another state at the end of that year. I may not have the time or the foresight to think about bringing people food during hard times or things like that, but I do everything I feel that I can to be there for people.
3. I'm dependable and I get things done. When I tell you that I'll do something, I make sure I do it. I don't promise my daughter ice cream unless I'm definitely going to take her to get ice cream! Granted, my memory is awful and sometimes I'll forget things but when it's important, I'm there.
What makes you Fabulous In February today? Don't forget to link up below or on Hope's blog so that we can spread the positivity around the internetz! Today's outfit:
Striped Dress: RossPink Cardigan: Plato's Closet
Gold Belt: Charlotte Russe
Black Pumps: Target
Necklace and Bracelet: Gifts from ML
i love the ruffly blouse and great job toning your upper body!! the striped dress looks fab on you!
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I love the ruffled detail of your shirt!
ReplyDeleteI love all three of your positive statements this week. That's so great that you are dependable, it says a lot about your character.
Happy Monday!
This color and the ruffles looks great on you...I knew that winning smile that you cared about others!! We need more people who care! It is a good thing to reassure ourselves of our strengths and not our weaknesses!
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Still loving that beautiful ruffled top! Great remix!
ReplyDeleteThat skirt looks great on you.
ReplyDeletethat cardigan is just gorgeous on you!
ReplyDeleteyou are fab!
ReplyDeleteYou talk about your pride in your upper body and then don't post a pic? Flex for us, girly!!
ReplyDeleteI like that dress a lot...it just seems so versatile!
ReplyDeleteHope you're getting/feeling a little more caught up today. Don't stress yourself out too much :)
Looking good...LOVE the stripes...and Id do anything for some sun and warm temps right about now, lol
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Love how you add colorful shirt on your dress! Such a brilliant idea.
ReplyDeleteThese are great stories! I see that you are a caring person. I cry often over sunshine, young freshmen students, and reality TV shows. Would you recommend hiring a professonal trainer? I don't know how to make muscles on my upper body but would love to build them because I want to dance all night on my wedding.
I heart this outfit! You look fun and fabulous. The ruffle blouse is so fun, but still professional - amazing.
ReplyDeleteYay ruffles! That's a gray color, too! Fun skirt.
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Love! I can't wait for my 30 to be over so that I can visit plato's closet! Just discovered how amazing that place is!
ReplyDeletePerfect comobo stripes and ruffles, pure cuteness! You look so fab!
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That ruffly sweater is so stinkin cute. I always love seeing your smiling face my dear:)
ReplyDeleteI love this remix with the striped dress and ruffly cardigan. so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the ruffled cardi over the striped dress...looking great!!
ReplyDeleteCannot believe you are already 2/3 of the way through...great job!
I like your pairing of the dress with the cardigan. At first I thought it was a skirt!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, your layering is amazing. And way to go on the toned upper body.
ReplyDeleteI love the dress layered as a skirt. Congrats on your toned-ness. I wish I had time to do a work out routine and get back in shape. I may be thin, but I'm a wimp!
ReplyDeleteI've loved reading about your positive things.
Wah, I'm the same way with animals!!
ReplyDeleteyou look great!! and i love your three things. i might have to link up to this today!
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I think it's great that you care. I love the kindergarten story about hugging your classmate!
ReplyDeletethe purple ruffles with the black and gray looks fabulous! i love it!
ReplyDeleteI love your positives this week, esp. #2. :) I bet that really makes you who you are! Kind and caring! :)
ReplyDeleteI love #2 and what a great outfit. Also love the intro today.
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I have a terrible memory too but like you when need be I can be super dependable :) Love that cardi!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your three-things-you-love-about-yourself. The more I read them, the more I felt we had in common. I even have a bad memory like you! hehe. Lovely outfit btw, love the stripes :)
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Oh, and btw, about the chinese breakfast! hahaha, most Americans don't know about that. When I lived in the U.S., I tried to find a restaurant that would sell Chinese breakfast but couldn't find one. It's a special menu of bite sized things, mostly boiled. It's all VERY tasty and very popular here in Panama. I'm sure they sell it somewhere in the U.S., so perhaps you'll taste it sometime!
ReplyDeleteBasic kindness and empathy is something that should be celebrated! Especially now when it seems like everyone has to look out for themselves and try to be number 1. I think it takes a lot of interpersonal intelligence to recognize how others are feeling. But of course, I kind of had the feeling you were that way anyway! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd you should give a shout-out to your upper bod. It takes a lot of work to tone those muscles and you should be proud of yourself!
I love the way you belted your ruffly shirt! :)
ReplyDeleteDon't I love your biceps and triceps and all other pretty ceps you have! Esp. your heart muscle!
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Love the pretty accessories babe!
Btw, can you tell me more about this Mr. Linky Thingy?
besos,
ML
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Better late than never! Still catching up after a recent trip - sorry!! BTW - LOVE your ruffled cardigan!!
ReplyDeleteyou look so cute today with the ruffles and stripes! You have done great on the positive monday posts- love them!
ReplyDeletethose stripes and ruffles are just lovely on you! and what a nice three things =)
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Your three things are great. I can tell you really care for people. I was just thinking the other day how I see your sweet comments all over the place. And I know as a mom you can't have tons of time.
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I love your three fabulous things about yourself, Melissa - I believe them, and think you're pretty fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the ruffles of that cardigan against the striped dress. Such a sweet touch to the more structured dress (and that color is one of my favorites on you).
The ruffle top is super cute.
ReplyDeleteAnd great traits about yourself.
So I linked up but was not sure where I list my 3 items. Here or in my own blog??
Love the ruffled blouse, but I want that dress! Adorable outfit. And what a Fab idea - Fabulous in Feb.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is super cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and chic ensemble this is!
ReplyDeleteI love the outfit!!! And what a great 3 things!! Ugh, so sorry I went AWOL during this, you and Hope are so awesome for putting this together! :)
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