Despite enjoying a heavenly breakfast of pancakes and coffee, my stomach was growling just 3 hours later. All of those sweet, wonderful carbs just didn’t have the same staying-power as eggs or a bowl of oatmeal. Oh well, they were delicious… every single bite! 
Lunch was leftover chicken pesto salad with TJ’s sesame crackers, followed by 3 delightful and delectable Medjool dates. (Man, I love Medjool dates!)
A Tribute
I made a big decision this afternoon. I chose to donate my favorite pair of jeans ever. This particular pair has more than 6 years of memories attached to them, and they have been with me though many good times as well as bad times.
Buying these jeans was a true accomplishment for me back in 2002. They were the first expensive purchase I made after graduating college and entering the working world. I remember saving my money for weeks, and being so excited the day that I went to purchase them. I proudly wore these jeans for the first couple of years.
Over the years, my “good” jeans became my “casual” jeans and then my “weekend” jeans… and now I can’t even feel good wearing them on the weekends. I’ve loved them too much! They are paper thin in multiple places, and it’s just a matter of time before they have holes everywhere!
These jeans have been loved very much, and despite being sad to see them go, I know it’s time. Goodbye, jeans! You will be missed!
I have a hot date with the treadmill and the Real Housewives! See ya tonight! Happy Sunday!
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LOL! I have a pair of Citizens that I feel the same way about. I still wear them though – holes and all!
MEDJOOL DATES!! Delish.
R.I.P., faithful pair of jeans.
hahaha- what a beautiful tribute! Those pancakes Mal made…umm YUM! I love real housewives- it is my guilty pleasure!
Awww what a cute tribute…
Medjool dates – yum. I love to replace the pit with a big pecan. My own version of pecan pie.
Bye-bye jeans. I’ve been there. It’s never easy.
I love your tribute. Your jeans are a true friend!
How sad to part with your favorite jeans! I love the real housewives! Enjoy your time watching it!
I know how hard it is to part with a favorite item of clothing, particularly when there are so many memories attached.
I love The Real Housewives!
Enjoy!
@Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter): What a yummy idea!!!
Jeans can be so sentimental! I love Sevens…I wish my legs were long enough! They never fit me
Treat yourself to a new pair, Tina!!
Great tribute to your jeans! Isn’t it funny how us girls can become so attached to them?
My first expensive pair I bought were Citzens and I still love them, eventhough they have seen better days!
i LOVE desperate housewives. i can’t wait until i watch it tomorrow. hahaha i don’t have a TV since i’m at college where i share a tiny room with my sister… and well i go home only during breaks….
so i have to watch them online. and omg i can’t wait until i do…!!! ;]
LOVE medjool dates! I can’t buy them though because I’ll end up eating too many and breaking out =(
Aww, poor jeans! I hope you find some new faithful jeans!!!
awwww! THat is SO cool. YES Desperate housewives….what the heck is happening w/ the show now? lol was last week a new episode!
Awww what a cute tribute to your jeans! Good for you for donating them
Angela
WHAT A FABULOUS POST THIS WAS! By far one of your BEST ever, Tina. It had charm, humor, art, and was just portrayed in such an adorable way! Bravo Lovebug!
Jeans sure have lasting power don’t they. Those look insanely comfortable. Worn in jeans are the best. RIP lovely jeans!
Those Real Housewives are cheating on me then – I had a date with them too
Isn’t it so bittersweet getting rid of clothes?! There’s always so many memories! Lovely jeans!!
I love Citizens! I have a few pairs that I should probably give away too but it is so hard knowing the price I paid! I still wear them every now and then even though they are thin and faded!
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Haha, sounds like it was definitely time for those jeans to go. I know what you mean about loving jeans for too long, though. It’s one of those things that’s hard to let go of!
That chicken salad looks delish!
I know how hard it was for you to give up your favorite pair of jeans. I always feel guilty doing that. Like the clothes have feelings. ha ha!
Awww, I have a pair of Sevens that are currently my “weekend” jeans. They were one of my first big purchases after college and they are starting to look a little rough, too!
I treadmilled with the Real Housewives this afternoon, too
Awww-I hate throwing things out, too! Tina’s Seven jeans RIP! At least now you can treat yourself to a new pair?!
i was right there with you yesterday – watched real housewives on the elliptical.