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Hello everyone! Nice to see the chat is still lively :)
Just got back from 2 weeks of vacation in Northern Norway and I'm glad to be back, lol. That is too much time away from home with the kids, for real (and with the in-laws). Granted, I have a 4 year old and 2 year old twins, so they are always a lot of work, but it's a lot easier to keep a routine at home than at grandma's.The weather was sunny and warm, low 80's, and it was nice to be outside. Inside was another story. Houses here are not made for any kind of heat, and some people are a little weird about opening windows to let in air. So, I know y'all are chuckling at 'low 80's is hot' but with no fans or AC in the house, it was toasty.
@Mimmy Love your style posts! Where do you usually post them so I can follow? Were you the one looking for a little Stam? I seem to remember something about that a few months ago when I got mine. There are some reasonably priced ones on TheRealReal right now.
@faith_ann I'm really sorry to hear about another round of BS with your landlord. Hopefully this will be the final ordeal with him and the judge rules in your favor. Also, love the new bag :)
 
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I’ve been very “meh” lately. Nothing is wrong with me, at least I hope not.

I have been putting a lot of things in online shopping carts, but at least I have taken them out again. When I feel like this, I don’t tend to make very good choices.

I am going to Oregon and Northern California next week. This should cure my “mehness”. I should also hold off on shopping until then.

@BigTexy Wow, Norway! [emoji1189] I have never been there. You must be like Wonder Woman with a 4 year old and 2 year twins!! Thanks for the link to the small Stams. I am so undecided on my next bag, or if I should even be buying another bag.

I have a thread called Mimmy's Stylebook Closet.
https://forum.purseblog.com/index.php?threads/Mimmy's-Stylebook-Closet.872533/
 
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Mimmy said:
I’ve been very “meh” lately. Nothing is wrong with me, at least I hope not.

I have been putting a lot of things in online shopping carts, but at least I have taken them out again. When I feel like this, I don’t tend to make very good choices.

I am going to Oregon and Northern California next week. This should cure my “mehness”. I should also hold off on shopping until then.

@BigTexy Wow, Norway! [emoji1189] I have never been there. You must be like Wonder Woman with a 4 year old and 2 year twins!! Thanks for the link to the small Stams. I am so undecided on my next bag, or if I should even be buying another bag.

I have a thread called Mimmy's Stylebook Closet.
https://forum.purseblog.com/index.php?threads/Mimmy's-Stylebook-Closet.872533/
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I get like that too, sometimes and I'm not sure why. I hope everything is ok [emoji8].

Northern California and Oregon sound really exciting. I have never been but would love to one day. Anything in particular you're going to see? Or just roadtrippin'?

Norway is really beatiful, you should definitely visit if you get the chance. There's lots of nature. Lots of it.[emoji268] [emoji268] After you live here for a while, and if you're not Norwegian, you kind of get over it and want things to do, lol. I'm so bored [emoji20] !

The kids are definitely challenging, especially at the ages they are since they aren't very independent yet and have a lot of energy. Sometimes idk how my husband and I survived the last 2 years, we should be dead from exhaustion and 'friendly advice'.

Thanks for the link. I need some new style inspiration!
 
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Thanks @BigTexy. I hope to do more traveling ... some day. [emoji6] I am always looking for style inspiration. I hope you find some from my thread.

I have a relative’s wedding to go to in OR. I am really looking forward to it, as I’ll get to see a lot of my relatives who I don’t see very often.

My DH and I are then traveling on to San Francisco. We are hoping to eat, relax, shop ... and then eat some more. [emoji495] [emoji492] [emoji895]
 
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Thanks on both accounts, @BigTexy. The Mercer is getting a lot of use.

As someone whose most exotic vacation was to Canada, I'm jealous of your Norway trip! It's such a gorgeous place in photos, and as a SoCal girl, I'm really missing nature that isn't various shades of brown or on fire. I don't blame you for being ready to be home after two weeks with three kids, though.

@Mimmy I hope you guys have a wonderful trip!
 
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@Mimmy Sounds like a fun trip! I hope you have a great time :biggrin: When i get rid of all this baby-weight, I hope to redo my wardrobe a bit to better reflect my lifestyle and age (yikes!). I just don't want that "Tired Mom" look, so if I can hide my exhaustion with clothes, even better! Your style is really cute and put together, so I'm definitely stealing some of your looks :graucho:

@faith_ann Does it help if I tell you how vicious the mosquitoes are up there? Or that most cabins (if you're a true Norwegian) only have outhouses and no real bathroom in them? Or that if it's hot outside you have to sleep with your windows open to get any relief at all, but then it's too bright to sleep b/c the sun doesn't go down this time of year? We were *only* at the cabin for 5 days, but that was seriously enough. But yes, the nature is awesome. If you would like to see the Norwegian coastline, I can suggest this video of the 'cruise ship' that travels up and down the coast. They placed a camera on board and sent it live to one of the public channels here. There's also one from the train.

Is it bad to say I'm jealous of y'all living in the States? I know I am very fortunate to be able to experience living in another country, but it's just not home. And Norway is very homogeneous, which makes it hard to fit in and still feel like yourself.
I feel like a brat now.
 
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BigTexy said:
@faith_ann Does it help if I tell you how vicious the mosquitoes are up there? Or that most cabins (if you're a true Norwegian) only have outhouses and no real bathroom in them? Or that if it's hot outside you have to sleep with your windows open to get any relief at all, but then it's too bright to sleep b/c the sun doesn't go down this time of year? We were *only* at the cabin for 5 days, but that was seriously enough. But yes, the nature is awesome. If you would like to see the Norwegian coastline, I can suggest this video of the 'cruise ship' that travels up and down the coast. They placed a camera on board and sent it live to one of the public channels here. There's also one from the train.

Is it bad to say I'm jealous of y'all living in the States? I know I am very fortunate to be able to experience living in another country, but it's just not home. And Norway is very homogeneous, which makes it hard to fit in and still feel like yourself.
I feel like a brat now.
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Ya it does help actually, thanks lol

Those videos are strangely relaxing.

I get it. I've never felt 'home' here, though, so if you want to trade LMK :P You're from Texas, right? I can't remember if you've mentioned that or if I'm just assuming based on your username.
 
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faith_ann said:
Ya it does help actually, thanks lol

Those videos are strangely relaxing.

I get it. I've never felt 'home' here, though, so if you want to trade LMK [emoji14] You're from Texas, right? I can't remember if you've mentioned that or if I'm just assuming based on your username.
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Yep, a Texan through and through [emoji1]! I know, my username is terrible, but it was hard to think of something spur of the moment [emoji12].
 
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Here is the grey Cecilia I bought about a month ago, but haven't really worn yet until this week. So far I'm really loving it! It was exceptionally clean on the inside too, so it feels almost like a new bag [emoji7]. The zipper is a little slow and sticks a bit, but I'm hoping some graphite will help.
So now I'm thinking I need to up my game and get a nicer, perhaps matching wallet. Any tips on what would look best or if there actually is a complimentary one? 20180815_155453.jpg
 
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faith_ann said:
mine is a nickname from a decade ago so i understand username regret :cool:

@Mimmy hope you're having a good trip!
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Two more days to go, but thanks, faith!
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Here is the grey Cecilia I bought about a month ago, but haven't really worn yet until this week. So far I'm really loving it! It was exceptionally clean on the inside too, so it feels almost like a new bag [emoji7]. The zipper is a little slow and sticks a bit, but I'm hoping some graphite will help.
So now I'm thinking I need to up my game and get a nicer, perhaps matching wallet. Any tips on what would look best or if there actually is a complimentary one? View attachment 4164109
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Great looking bag BigTexy! I really like it! MJ made several quilted wallets that would compliment your bag. You can find pre-owned ones at good prices.
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My MJ Lex is probably my favorite wallet.[emoji7]
 
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