October Randoms

lillywonderland · October 2018

@kiki047 Are you doing a prep sink also? I would looooooooooove one of those, but our current kitchen is waaaaaaaay too small for it.

kiki047 · October 2018

@lillywonderland Yes, I was dead set on putting in a prep sink in the island. Although initially it was only going to be about the size of a bar sink (like 8"x10") but we have been using the bar sink in the basement for a week now and it's useless, lol. New plan, slightly bigger sink. It needs to be able to fit at least a large colander.

brookert615 · October 2018

@kiki047 Getting so excited to see the final product after seeing your inspiration picture. Talk about kitchen goals!

kels0091 · October 2018

we are in Tofino at Long Beach for my bfs birthday and this is my view over dinner! ❤

kiki047 · October 2018

@kels0091 gorgeous! My BFF was just in Tofino a few weeks ago, it’s one of the places on my bucket list. Happy birthday to your BF!

kels0091 · October 2018

@kiki047 its so beautiful. I love around 4 hours away from Tofino so I've been here quite a few times but never stayed overnight. its incredible

emeraldduchess · October 2018

@kels0091 that's a beautiful view! That drink looks good, too.

kels0091 · October 2018

@emeraldduchess a mimosa. My fave! They used oj with a tonne of pulp, it was kinda weird lol

chichiphin · October 2018

I have a problem.

I'm stalking 1st Tri to see when the July BMB waiting room opens lol.

lillywonderland · October 2018

TBH it’s getting harder and harder for me to read the intros in the BMBs. Far too many people are like “oops we made a baby when we were not even trying” and “Omg I got KU and I had my IUD our last week”.

It makes me so sad because I love babies and pregnant ladies and I want to check it to see if any TTGPers graduate when they disappear.

chichiphin · October 2018

@lillywonderland I mostly stalk to see who popped over without posting in the grad thread.

b_1029 · October 2018

@lillywonderland I'm with you, all the ones that are like "we have 2 and were so surprised for #3!" type things make me pretty sad. And I just think about how much effort I'm putting into tracking everything with no results. It's really just another way to compare myself, which I'm terrible about doing.

lillywonderland · October 2018

@chichiphin I *should* prolly skim over the content and just look at the usernames, lol. And I’ll prolly continue to stalk for that same reason.

kiki047 · October 2018

@lillywonderland @b_1029 SAME! I am over the moon for our grads, but I also feel further and further behind. And you're right, the "oops" or surprise announcements hurt. More than they should.

I feel so awful for snapping at my SO this weekend when he was harassing me about making a Christmas list, he was just trying to make sure I got stuff I actually wanted. I think after 15 mins of him whining that I'm so hard to shop for I snapped "All I want is a goddamn baby so I'm sorry if I can't think of anything else I want right now." Aaaand cue the waterworks.

chichiphin · October 2018

@kiki047 ugh I am so sorry

I've snapped at MH before about this and he is just a deer in the headlights about it.

Avrilmai · October 2018

@lillywonderland I used to do just that, skim the user names and see if I recognized any TTGPers, but that got hard too. Sometimes it is just impossible to not see the "oops" posts. So, when I realized there was someone I hadn't seen post in a while. I would just look at that person's post history. If they had an intro on a BMB then I knew and would send a PM. It saved me some heartache.

b_1029 · October 2018

@kiki047 aw man, I'm so sorry. I definitely understand and have snapped at DH so many times during this,. Our husbands have no idea what to do with us lol.

chichiphin · October 2018

@nitnat007 I’ll post over here so I won’t clog the board. We were gifted furniture from the folks we bought our home from. It’s nothing fancy - just sanding and then matte/chalk paint. I kept the drawer pulls bc I am lazy. Pic in spoiler!

kiki047 · October 2018

Thank you @chichiphin @b_1029 I just feel guilty that I'm kind of a ticking time bomb when it comes to the topic and he is a doll for taking the brunt of it.

Also @chichiphin that dresser is gorgeous! Love what you've done with it.

brookert615 · October 2018

@kiki047 Hugs!

@chichiphin Love the dresser!

nitnat007 · October 2018

@chichiphin Love, Love, Love it! Great color choice and I think those knobs actually work well with it. And I love using chalk paint too! I redid our kitchen cupboards with and they came out great. I have been trying to convince MH that I want to refinish some furniture as a side hobby.....he has not bitten yet. Maybe I can wear him down during the winter months.

chichiphin · October 2018

thank you @brookert615 @kiki047

@nitnat007 I say you just grab some smaller piece at a resale store and just do it! YH can just accept the new hobby as it happens lol

grangerhp37 · October 2018

Ladies that exercise - if you don’t go to a gym, what do you do for exercise? I haven’t actively tried to work out since college, and while I walk a lot throughout the day and am not trying to lose weight, I want to be healthier. I don’t think I’ll ever be committed enough to have a gym membership.

brookert615 · October 2018

@dogmomma096 I do have a gym membership but I lift at home a lot. I have those adjustable weight dumbbells, a barbell with weights, a rack, ball, bench and a cheap 80 dollar manual elliptical. There’s an app called BodySpace and I track my workouts with that but it gives you a video tutorial and everything of certain exercises and you can filter by what equipment you have and what muscle group you want to work. Even resistance bands and a ball would be a good start!

chichiphin · October 2018

@dogmomma096 I’ve heard decent things about kayla itsines and her program if you aren’t ready to commit to a gym. It’s a lot of interval training from what I can tell.

holly321 · October 2018

@dogmomma096 I like to run/wall on the treadmill, I used to lift weights and I do yoga videos on YouTube. I used to have a stationary bike, but I like the treadmill more so I got rid of it.

grangerhp37 · October 2018

@brookert615 @chichiphin @holly321 Thanks ladies! I don’t have any equipment and we don’t have much space in our townhouse for it. Maybe some small weights. I would love a stationary bike but not sure where we’d put it. I’ve looked into Pilates/yoga videos on YouTube so maybe I’ll give that a try!

brookert615 · October 2018

@dogmomma096 I know that the one exercise balls I got had the ball, resistance bands and a DVD. It was Pilates and I did a few of the workouts! I think the brand was Gaiam? It might be good since it doesn’t take up much space and easy to move!

lillywonderland · October 2018

@dogmomma096 I do a lot of running/walking and lifting. I have done some YouTube videos, too. The HIIT ones are the best (imo). I prefer going to the studio to take yoga classes rather than do it on my own.

If I remember correctly, @Sparty18 was going to do an Amazon Prime workout series (how’s it going??). Not sure if you’re a prime member or not, but it’s well worth it.

chichiphin · October 2018

I know a lot of us have to dress up for work, etc. Thought I'd share my most recent work find. Fall/winter suede pumps that are COMFORT FIT shoes. They look super chic on the foot, less so in pics. In spoiler

https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/rockport-salima-pump/441426?activeColor=001&cm_mmc=emops-_-20180925_order

kiki047 · October 2018

@chichiphin cuuute shoes! We finally have DSW up here in Canada, will have to go look. I desperately need some new work shoes.

inthewoods23 · October 2018

@dogmomma096 I haven't done any of the videos yet, but the channel Fitness Blender has tons of great workout videos that are about 20 minutes long.

I'm not one to push myself on my own when it comes to working out so having a routine to follow or a program is my preferred method of working out.

kiki047 · October 2018

Ladies, does anyone have any low-key vacation recommendations for 3-5 days in early March? Something budget-friendly, mild temperatures (doesn't have to be hot but no snow, lol), golf would be ideal but not required, Zika-free, nothing too far away (probably talking within the continental USA at this point). We did Phoenix and Vegas this year so I'm trying to think of something different for next year. My SO and I always go away for our respective birthdays. Mine is in Sept so we stick to something local but since it's the dead of winter here in March I like to take him somewhere new. I wanted to do San Diego but he honeymooned there with his ex and it's kinda ruining it for me.

chichiphin · October 2018

@kiki047Savannah, Charleston, Destin Fl, Nola, Key West!

Avrilmai · October 2018

@kiki047 I love @chichiphin 's recommendations, but Key West may be in a zika zone, check the cdc webside. and if you want "low-key" I'd avoid NOLA in early March. It will be Mardi Gras season with the actual holiday on March 5, so basically the opposite of low-key when it comes to NOLA. You would probably do well in any of the "southern" states. I'm not a golfer, but I think Alabama has some pretty good golfing.

ruby696 · October 2018

*lurking*

@kiki047 have you considered Monterey? We go every year and we love it. The weather is awesome in February/March, and there is definitely golf and nice restaurants.

kbrown2385 · October 2018

@kiki047 Hilton head sc is great for golf. Charleston and savannah aren’t too far either.

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inthewoods23 · October 2018

@kiki047 Wisconsin can be mild (sometimes in March). Probably won't be golfing though.

kiki047 · October 2018

Thank you @chichiphin and @avrilmai!! All of those places look/sound right up our alley. His birthday is March 5th so while NOLA is pretty much at the top of our list, you're right, mardi gras is one of those things that I'd love to observe from afar but is definitely not our "scene". He's been before and has been dying to find a way back there. Added Savannah, Charleston and Destin to the list! CDC appears to have cleared FL for Zika at this time but it may be a little too close for comfort.

lillywonderland · October 2018

@kiki047 Come to Palm Springs!! Golf is world class there, and weather is freakin’ awesome then! I have golfed at SO MANY places there so I can give you a TON of recs. My personal favorite is Desert Willow!

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