Random Musings by Colleen

So, I've come to a few conclusions recently, about myself. This is not intended to be a low self-esteem post, because I don't feel low self-esteemy about it, it just some things I've noticed recently.

1) I am not as stylish as I like to think I am. I think I have a good sense of style, in that I know what looks cute, but the execution, actually attempting to assemble some sort of stylish outfit on my body, is just a mess. Every now and again, I do have some success, and I think we can all agree that nothing starts your day off right like having a super cute outfit, and knowing it. So I'm not a complete lost cause.

Also, there's certain situations that I just do not have the right outfit for. For example: going out to bars. I went out this weekend with several girl friends, all of whom looked adorable and stylish. I had put zero effort into my outfit, figuring I was just hanging out with friends. I was wearing jeggings, stretched out in the knees from sitting in that annoying way that jeans have, Uggs, a long-sleeve tie-dyed tshirt, and an ill-fitting white fleece jacket. I know this is not appropriate to wear to bars, but I don't know what is. Help?

Another thing I am not good at? Layering. Some people (i.e. Jenna Bellucci) are so good at layering, and making it look good and so effortless. I cannot layer to save my life. I own so many cardigans, and tshirts, and tank tops, and camis, and yet none of them work together AT ALL. Help?

2) Whatever singing voice I may have ever had back in high school, I do not have anymore. That's not to say I was much of a singer in high school either, but whatever I managed to do back then I cannot do now. It might be in part because my voice is a little bit lower than it was in high school, it might be because I haven't had a good vocal warm-up in...7 years. Anyway, as I was belting/shrieking along to the Rock of Ages soundtrack in the car today, I realized that I am perhaps not destined for Broadway stardom. Beth and Scotty, it's in your hands.

3) As someone who is so socially awkward, I enjoy the rare occasion where I meet someone new, and actually have a successful interaction with them, coming away from it feeling confident that they think I am sufficiently charming and funny. It's a good self-esteem boost. sometimes I am cooler than I give myself credit for. Spread the word, folks.