When your dreaming brain needs someone to run about a field with a zither or sitar or other non-Western musical instrument and to act in sort of Bugs Bunny-like ways, Alan Alda really does present the perfect casting option.

So my wardrobe needs a serious re-vamp at this point, and I'm starting to work on a shopping list for things I need. Generally, I've picked up my clothing items pretty much piecemeal. Pants here and a shirt there, new bras on occasion, etc etc. It's been a long time since I did a serious stock-up/re-vamp shopping trip.

With that in mind, I'm soliciting opinions and assistance on completing my shopping list. My list so far is below. If you think there's anything that's a staple part of a good wardrobe that I"m missing, let me know.

Things to keep in mind, business casual for work and I rarely need anything more formal. Also, these are things I _need_...not _want_. I do not NEED leather pants for example...no matter how much you might WANT me to have them. ;P

The list so far:

Slacks - 2-3 pair, not all black
Jeans - 3+ pair, preferably without spandex
Blouses/Tops - _maybe_ 1 or 2 new things
Sweaters - 1 or 2, going to try for not black
Bras - at least 3 new ones
Skirts - at least 2 work appropriate ones, preferably one ankle length and one shorter
Bonus prize - at least one thing that I don't need and is just for fun, eg a nice dress, new shoes, etc.

[Edited to Add:]
Jacket/Coat - a good rain coat and possibly a light leather jacket
Little "Black" Dress
Panties to go with bras


So...what am I missing?

Not dead yet.
( Random updatey sorts of stuffs )

Since I mentioned yesterday that they were handing out the prizes for the work wellness competition, I should update on results:

I placed third and won an iPod Touch (8G) which I've had a chance to play with a bit and suspect I'm going to rapidly become addicted to.

If you have suggestions for apps you enjoy or think I could use, let me know. :D

I just submitted the final log for the wellness competition we've been doing this summer at work.

Tomorrow afternoon I'll find out if I've done enough to win one of the prizes...

Cross your fingers for me.

theferrett has some good things to say today on jealousy in poly relationships.

A lot of what he says is in line with things I've said in conversations on the subject, which might be why I like what he's putting out there, but it's still a good read.

We tried this on a Friday night and the group that sat through "Barbarella", "Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter", "Cannibal: The Musical" and even the bad-even-for-the-Hoff movie "The Adventures of Stella Star" couldn't get through the Star Wars Christmas Special (even with Riff-Trax!).

I have successfully returned home from a long weekend in the Sierra's exploring the wonder that is Yosemite National Park. Technically I've been to the park once before, but we were within the boundaries of the park for only a few hours and only got out of the car for a few minutes, so this was my first real trip.

Oh my god is it beautiful there! *swoons*
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Ok, actually, "For MATHEMATICS!!!"

Snoopy and I have been playing online chess. Really, we've been playing a LOT of online chess. Right now I'm on a horrible losing streak (yes, Adnate, he stepped up and the 5 game win record I had is now crushed.)

I was looking at our win-loss records for the games we've played and realized something....we have a Fibonacci Sequence going.

1 win for me
1 win for him
2 wins for me
3 wins for him
5 for me

I need to lose a couple more games for 8 consecutive losses, but then I get to win 13 games in a row! Right? It's for math after all... :D

Hey look -- an update. (A boring one I'm sure, but an update!)

( General rambling about life as I know it )

It's absolutely astounding what a difference a good night's sleep will make.

I've been sleeping poorly for weeks now - since mid-August to be exact - and it's been taking a toll. Last night, for the first time in what feels like forever, I actually slept the way I normally sleep. No tossing. No turning. No bad dreams or waking up feeling like I've been drifting just on the edge of a deeper, better quality of sleep. Just dead to the world unconsciousness, broken only by my loving hubby coming to bed and forcibly removing the blankets from my iron grasp and myself from the dead center of the mattress. (Really, force is the only option when I'm dead to the world.)

It was heavenly.

Now if this will just continue - I might even be able to deal with things like leaving my cell phone at home (again) and the ungentle return of autumn. (Holy crap it was cold this morning!)

It's been a good long while since I posted anything of substance, so I suppose it's time for an update - especially considering it's suddenly the end of September and, once again, I have no idea where the month went. *sigh*

Not that I haven't been posting, just that almost all my posts lately have gone on my workout filter, because really, that's been what's absorbing my brain of late. (With good payoff, but not in posting.) But then, who has time to post anymore really?
( Nutshell version of the month )

And now, from my walk this morning, I give you Potter Propaganda:

Ok, I'm sure dbvixxen has seen this already, but for the rest of the world:

PSA: I left my cell phone on my nightstand this morning. If you need to reach me, you'll have to rely on other methods. I recommend IM or email, since carrier pigeons are not known for their reliability.

Apparently I missed the news last month that the California tax brackets were getting adjusted.

*mutters*

I generally try to resist complaining about taxes, because I know how necessary they are, but given the current state of California, I'd really rather just give the money directly to LadyJ and VanceFox and the other folks I know who are paid by the State (directly or otherwise).

And it would have been nice to have planned for another percentage point getting shaved out of my paycheck BEFORE my bills were paid this month.

Guess I better go shift my budget worksheet again...

*grumble*

I'm waiting for the plumber to arrive, which is probably the least positive part of my weekend so far. While rearranging things in the garage and removing the cabinets-of-uselessness, Shar and I discovered that the main pipe that drains from the master bath sink and shower (but not toilet thank goodness!) has a very large crack in it, such that when the shower is running it creates quite a puddle on the garage floor. Since we were working with dust, dirt and spiders (ugh!) and both very desperately want a shower, calling the plumber was kind of a must...instead of merely being a really good idea (seeing that Romeo's sink is backed up in the upstairs bath).

Aside from faulty plumbing, it's actually been a really good weekend. ( Recap )
Overall, a productive, relaxing weekend. I didn't get the dishes done and didn't get to the grocery store, but these things can be worked around. And next weekend there will be a three day weekend and a trip to see my folks for the first time in months, which I'm looking forward to. Now I just need my shower back... =)

I'm looking for a new set of tea balls, since the two "good" ones I have aren't so good anymore. I didn't find what I was looking for at Adagio Teas, but I did find something that's awfully tempting...

Dr. Horrible's Tea of Evil

Really, how could I _not_ be tempted by that? =)

Four offices down from mine is one of our finance guys, and on his wall is a large dry erase board that can be seen as you walk down the hall. Usually the board has numbers or acronyms scrawled in a style reminiscent of football playbooks. One week it declaimed that the owner of the office would be out for specified dates.

Today, in juvenile-doodle artwork, there is an epic battle between Martian Manhunter and the Dark Knight (helpfully labeled) with the declaration of "WINNER" over MM's head.

I'm not sure I agree with the outcome of the fight, but it does give me hope that I'm not the only geek around here.

I'm currently enjoying day 2 of my annual "avoid the office birthday celebrations" vacation time. (Not that I actually avoided anything this year - my co-workers have gotten wise to me and brought a card and breakfast goodies on Friday.) Doing another "stay-cation" this year, but I'm thinking that next year I need to go somewhere. Originally, I was thinking I'd be buying myself a house for my 35th, but since I got to that THIS year, I think using my passport would be an appropriate way to celebrate next year.

So far, the week has entailed a good bit of time on my bike (YAY!), some projects within the house and the decision to completely rework how we set up the front room and library. There will be moving of furniture at some point. There will also be cataloging and sorting of books, music, movies and comics since we finally got software for that and a scanner is on the way. (Yes Snoopy, this means I really need to remember to return your toys and thank you for the loan. =D )

Since I can't work on making jewelry (soon...it will be soon...it will or I will go crazy), I've decided to get my existing pieces organized. The necklace/earring rack I made for myself a few years back has been broken in the course of multiple moves and no longer holds everything anyhow. Right now, I'm waiting for the glue to dry on part of their replacement, and then I will get my room organized. (I will. I will. I will!)

Shar and I finally watched Torchwood: Children of Earth yesterday as well. ( Cut for spoilers in case I'm not the last person to have seen this. )

Other than home projects and television, I haven't been up to much of anything lately - which results in a general lack of posting. Work has been quiet-ish, but we should be heading into the busy season as soon as I get back next week, so for now, I'm just going to enjoy not having to be up early and having time to do what ever I feel like for a week.