We’re Going To Waco!
Woohoo! The big week is finally here- on Thursday we’re going to Waco for my son’s graduation. This is unusual for us- due to my husband’s schedule and commitments, we rarely travel during the school year. As it is, my husband is missing some important things, including graduation at the school where he teaches- but obviously Paul’s graduation takes precedence. My daughter isn’t coming with us. Suddenly, after being a mediocre student all year, she’s very concerned with her final exams and doesn’t want to miss school. The truth is, she just doesn’t want to travel with us because, well, sometimes she doesn’t like us very much. THAT IS OKAY! I don’t want to travel with an angry, surly teenager either. We arranged for her to stay with a friend, and I’m looking forward to a trip with just my husband. Another reason this is unusual is that I have to actually wear clothes that look presentable. The graduation is in the afternoon, so I don’t think it’s going to be a super formal occasion, but still- I have to make some sort of an effort. At least, I have to look like I’m not going to the gym, or a baseball game. With that in mind, I ventured out again (you may remember I had a failed shopping attempt in February) to try to find SOMETHING to wear. I came home with two tops- hopefully I will wear one and return the other. I don’t love either one of them, but here are the two choices: I know you’re probably thinking, “JENNY! How are we supposed to judge these outfits when they’re sitting on your couch, all wrinkly? And do you have to wear that skirt?” Well… yes, I do have to wear this skirt. It’s actually a skort from Athleta that I’ve worn for every “skirt” occasion for the last ten years. My only other choice would be a black skirt, and I don’t think it would go with my shoes… Why, yes… these are Crocs. But they look pretty cute (at least… I think so? Maybe I’m kidding myself) and I’ve also worn them for every “dressy” occasion in the past ten years. I know… I need some serious help in the wardrobe department. I live in fear that I’ll be invited to a fancy wedding or something AND THEN WHAT WILL I DO. But for now.. I think I can get away with what I have. I’m thinking the white shirt? The blue one would make me look frumpy, right? Sigh. Oh, and I’m basing these choices on the weather forecast… If graduation had been one week earlier, we would have enjoyed temps in the upper 70s. But it’s spiking up just in time for our arrival! That’s okay- I usually go to Waco in August, and I don’t think it’s ever been less than 100 degrees. 94 and windy will feel… pleasant (?) Oh, one last thing. The only problem with these shoes is that I have two “souvenirs” from my race- both big toenails are a deep, dark shade of purple. My husband suggested that I paint the rest of my nails purple and hope that it looks intentional. OR, I could just put bandaids over them (that’s probably what I’ll end up doing). I know… do NOT invite me to any fancy parties, unless you want to take me shopping and help me dress. I’m pretty hopeless. Who else is celebrating a graduation this month? Top photo by Pete Alexopoulos on Unsplash