Hey! It’s in the 90s in Chicago today and… I’m wearing shorts, guys!
I know, what’s the big deal, right?
Right? They’re not short shorts; they’re not super cute shorts; they’re just plain old “it’s hot in Chicago” Dockers shorts that I actually picked up at Goodwill a couple of weeks ago.
But…
This is the first time I’ve worn shorts (or anything above the knee) out of the house in over ten years. I’ve been making do with capri pants all this time, no matter what “Answer Angel Ellen” has to say about that.
And…
This is the first time I’ve been comfortable wearing shorts in quite a while. 27 lbs has made all the difference.
But then I was realizing…
I feel so much cooler and happier in this darn pair of shorts, and now I’m kicking myself a little. It’s hot in Chicago every summer.
So why wasn’t I just wearing shorts this whole time?
No matter where you are on your own journey…
Wear. The. Darn. Shorts.
Cause baby: It’s hot outside. 🙂
And on that whole 27 lbs thing
Catch up here, where you can read the whole Refined Sugar and Me series in chronological order (or pick up on any posts you might have missed).
Mandy says
June 29, 2018 at 6:22 pmWell you look great in shorts. I bet you even looked good in them 27#’s ago. Sorry you were missing out, but, finally feel free to enjoy shorts. Your shorts are the perfect length in my opinion. Too short shorts are very uncomfortable when you sit on a hot or cold seat a few times, so you learn to appreciate the extra length.
Daisy says
June 29, 2018 at 7:33 pmGood for you! You look great!
Elizabeth Malloy says
June 29, 2018 at 10:18 pmU GO GIRL! Who cares?! Wear the damn shorts! 🙂
jane says
July 1, 2018 at 12:05 pmYou look great Rachel! You must be so proud of yourself. I had to laugh, because I think your legs are as white as mine. So, please don’t forget the sunblock! :))
STACEY MILLER says
July 1, 2018 at 11:43 pmCongrats. And I’ll put my pasty white freckled legs into the mix. Then they can comment on mine instead! 🙂
Sabina says
July 3, 2018 at 10:16 pmWow! You look great! I found the 27 lbs? You lost!