Tall Girl Ramblings

Not saying I am an expert, but here are some tips that I have found useful:

1. Someone is always chasing someone in the relationship. Which means as much as "don't play games" sounds fun and fanciful - the truth is that there has to be some mystery-some chase- if all parties are to remain interested.
2. Do. Not. Allow. Guys. To. Be. Mean. To. You. Not once. DEFINITELY not two times. You teach people how to treat you.
3. On the flip side - love yourself. After the "big breakup" of my life (every girl has one, hopefully just one)...I was not so good. I literally had to self talk myself into fabulousness again. I remember a defining moment when I walked by a reflective glass and thought to myself "Ugh. Ugly." and I realized how bad that thinking was. After that I wouldn't let myself talk about myself. Yes, I realize that sounds cheezy but at least consider it.
4. Do not overapply makeup. Never let both your legs and your boobies hang out everywhere. High heels with short skirts/shorts need to be greatly considered but are possible. Always make sure you are wearing at least a splash of color. Accessories are everything.
5. Look for guys that are nice to their mothers.
6. Don't give it up too easy if you are interested in having any kind of lasting relationship.
7. Listen to your friends when they tell you that your boyfriend sucks.
8. Tell your hair stylists when they fuck up your hair. It's their job to do it right or fix it.
9. Wear red lipstick or have dramatic eye makeup. Do not do both at once. You'll look like a clown [see rule #4]
10. If you think you're fabulous, so will everyone else. I promise.

If this guy had long brown hair, boobs and didn't have an office with a view [or if he instead had a windowless flashy painted training room] it would totally be me.

I really have no explanation for my exhaustion. The only thing I can figure is that my schedule has been out of whack the last couple weeks. But I did totally go to bed WITH my kids last night. If you don't know me, my kids have a seriously regimented bedtime. I was definitely in bed by 8:30pm. Wow, I just had one of those moments where you realize you're getting old. Sad.

I also suck at working out recently. How did I go from running/going to the gym 3-4 times a week to barely making it once a week sometimes. Was it school? Did I get bored? All I know is I have five extra pounds on me to love since January and I am not comfortable with this trend.

NEW GOAL. Starting next week, I will restart my regular fitness regimine. Pilates on Tuesday. Zumba on Thursday. Running on the weekend. Lifting on whatever random day I can fit in. I will look fabulous again by my birthday. Mark my words.

Dear Hot Pink Guess Heels [that I love so dearly],

How else can I say this except plainly, I love you. I love the way you make my legs look, I love how I can see the reflection of the world in your shiny hot pink exterior. I love how I wear you with whatever outfit I'm wearing, regardless of color or style. You are just that cool, you go with anything. Thank for all your effort in making me look fabulous.

Sincerely, Jenni


If this email had been written from my feet, it would have gone something along the lines of this:

This was us, 3 years ago yesterday at our wedding. This was after our first dance to "Better Together" by Jack Johnson.

As my Grandma readily pointed out - ignore my chubby cheeks body. I was four months pregnant!

Introducing, my princess, Elyse "Lysie" Chiquiwingie. She is 4 years and 5 days old. Happy birthday baby!