January 7, 2009 · filed under blog, blonde moments

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the commenters have spoken!

Well, I think it’s safe to assume I still have readers! Phew! As of right now, nearly 50 of you commented on my last post, and ALL OF YOU said I simply had to get a new dress.

Admittedly, I kind of thought most of you would side with New Dress but I thought at least one or two might speak up for Old Dress.

I’m happy to report that you can kiss Old Dress goodbye (I might wear in to a different Inaugural event, not Black Tie) because I found myself a new dress at Filene’s Basement tonight. Actually, I found two that I mostly liked, purchased one with a 20% off coupon, put the other one on hold, and tomorrow I’ll go back to buy it with another 20% off coupon. Then this weekend I’ll go dress shopping again (just because I’m not 110% satisfied yet) and then I’ll show you all the dresses, and let you have a say in picking which one. What do you think about that?

It will be like we are ALL going to the Inaugural Ball! Woo Hoo! If they let me bring in my cell phone, I’ll even twitter the event.

All of your comments made me feel really grateful that I get to go and helped me focus on the positive. So, thank you. It’s quite possible that I will be completely sleep deprived for the event and have to do my own leftover hair in a hotel lobby bathroom, but whatever, I WILL HAVE A FLOOR LENGTH GOWN BY GOLLY.

Special shoutouts go to Laurie, who offered me her closet of dresses, and Jen, who offered to LET ME WEAR HER WEDDING JEWELRY SHE HASN’T EVEN WORN YET. Now that is serious love.

My readers are the bomb diggity best. Love y’all.

16 Comments

  1. Courtney
    January 7, 2009 11:51 pm

    Yay, you got a dress! I can’t wait for the pictures.

  2. Ashley
    January 7, 2009 11:58 pm

    YAY! I can’t wait for an update!

  3. Fishing Around
    January 8, 2009 1:09 am

    Good girl! :)

    Oh, I hope you have a blast. We’re thinking of throwing a party at work.

  4. Erika
    January 8, 2009 9:09 am

    Thanks for letting us help pick the dress, that will be fun! Wait a minute “a different Inaugural Event”?? Green is not my color, Janet.

  5. Nic
    January 8, 2009 10:58 am

    I can’t wait to see pictures.

  6. lesli
    January 8, 2009 11:26 am

    Yay, Janet, you represent!! You are going to be part of history and I can’t wait to see your dress choices, and take part in the voting for the best dress. :)

  7. Lauren
    January 8, 2009 3:23 pm

    Woo! How exciting! Can’t wait to see the pictures and help you choose.

  8. Kim
    January 8, 2009 4:24 pm

    Wow, I miss reading you for a day and I miss all kinds of whatnot!

    Can’t wait to vote on the dresses!

  9. Operation Pink Herring
    January 8, 2009 4:34 pm

    Oooh, new dresses! Yay! I’m excited to attend the ball vicariously. And I’m totally serious about the earrings, it would be lovely if there were worn more than once! (Especially because I spent WAY too much on them)

  10. katelin
    January 8, 2009 7:36 pm

    oooh cannot wait to see what dresses you get, that just sounds so fun!

  11. rachel
    January 9, 2009 1:23 am

    you’re officially the luckiest EVER. i’m so excited for you! can’t wait to see pictures!!

    xoxo

  12. kassie
    January 9, 2009 10:33 pm

    Hearing you mention insecurities really hit me because lately I’ve been doing too much agonizing over my insecurities and not enough time enjoying all of the good things about my life.

    Enjoy everything. You are so lucky to be attending this historical event!

    AND, the truth is, we’re all hardest on ourselves. I’m sure everyone else will look at you and think you are 100% fabulous.

  13. Julie
    January 12, 2009 10:46 am

    Hooray for you and going to an Inaugural Ball!
    How cool!

    Also- Will we see pictures?

  14. Leah
    January 12, 2009 9:09 pm

    Hiii Janet! Congrats on the Inaugural Ball!

    I have a weird request of you – in the comments sections of your post LAST February 26, 2008 I wrote a comment and it is the last one. I was wondering if you could please delete it? I mistakenly put my last name on it, and it is really bothering me! I want my Googled name to be as clean and personal-life free as possible. I appreciate it if you could do that!
    Leah.

  15. Ashley
    January 13, 2009 8:45 pm

    I love your blog! Have a fabulous time at the ball!

  16. Kathy
    January 14, 2009 3:00 pm

    Yea, I found your blog again. I added you as one of my friends on my blog so now I can keep updated!! Can’t wait to see pictures from the ball!