Belly good
Posted on | December 18, 2006 | 11 Comments
We are having a chili cook off at work, and I needed 5 bucks to eat.
This will meander, but go with me.
I could have run to the credit union down the road, but I went to Target instead. Retail therapy, my friends. I wanted a belly dancing outfit -something comfy, but fitted. For almost a half hour, I floated between the narrow racks of brightly colored shirts and fitted pants. All of the pants were long. All of the shirts were tight.
Damnit.
I’m short, if anyone noticed, and I wanted capri length pants with a loose fit. I feel bloated and don’t want to enhance my gut. And I noticed that I kept stepping on my long workout pants when we were going through the shifts and sways during class last week. The long stuff works for running, but I almost yanked my pants down my bum when I stepped on the hem. That would have been a bad, bad scene. So, a trip to Target. The super-target near my work didn’t have shit. I’m shocked to admit that the one close to our house has more of a variety for work out clothes. My solution? Happy pants, or in non-Erica terms, pajama pants. They are mid calf, loose, and a comforting dark, heather blue. I bought a tank-top to match. Yes, I know I own a bazillion tank tops, but it looked comfortable. So, hush.
And that’s my story. Right now I’m off to eat vegetarian chili. It was prepared especially for me, because there’s someone who cares about the fact that I’m a veggie.
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December 18th, 2006 @ 12:52 pm
That was nice of them – to make it veggie. Ash and I are both short and have issues finding work-out pants too. We finally ended up buying some jersey material pants in the boys’ section of Sports Authority. Now I don’t step on them or get them caught in my bike gears!
December 18th, 2006 @ 12:56 pm
Ahhh, being short. It sucks. All of my pants are too long, because when I buy “short” ones, the hem floats above my shoes, which annoys the piss out of me. So, I’ve been walking on the hems of my pants for years. But for workout wear – that’s just dangerous.
We have the bike pants for riding. You know, the ones with the padding in the bum. It’s a life saver (or crotch saver) after those long rides. I like bike clothes. They have the goofiest socks, and I can get away with socks that say “Bad Kitty”. I am easily amused.
December 18th, 2006 @ 3:02 pm
I wanted to go get pants today too except I want long ones. I noticed how awkward I looked in the mirror last week trying to make my booty move…
December 18th, 2006 @ 3:30 pm
Your booty looked fine. What time are you getting off?
December 18th, 2006 @ 3:30 pm
Okay. I just realized how that sounded. I was not staring at your ass in class. Thank you for listening.
December 18th, 2006 @ 10:04 pm
Where are you taking belly dancing classes?
December 19th, 2006 @ 1:02 am
Hah, you think its tough for girls, try being a guy with short legs. I’m, naturally, a 34/29. Other then in European stores this is not made. Its not as bad since I got down to being a 34, but when I was a 40 it was completely impossible. I had to get everything taken up by my oh so fantastic mommy.
Also Veggie Chili rocks the house, I find most chili has way to much meat and not enough Chili. Veggies and spice are what make chili, and as a meat eater I appreciate the texture difference of a sparse amount of meat in my Chili, but I must say the best chilies I’ve ever eaten have been strictly vegetarian.
Worst Chili…St Louis style chili
December 19th, 2006 @ 8:59 am
Vanya, at this placed called “YOU”. It’s on Virginia, just down the road from my house. How’s the traveling?
What is St. Louis style? And do you have a magical recipe for chili??
December 19th, 2006 @ 11:48 am
St. Louis is watery meaty chili. its basically meat, tomato and some spice and thats it. Very icky stuff.
Veggie Chili
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/1 cups chopped red or yellow bell peppers
6 Teaspoons Chili Powder
1 1/2 Teaspoons paprika
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
3/4 Teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
1/2 Cup Sugar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with thick tomato puree
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, undrained
2 (19 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, undrained
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
6 ounces sliced carrots
In a skillet warm olive oil and add onions, jalapenos and bell peppers and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes (or until onions are translucent)
Place onions and all other ingredients into a crock pot and cook on low for four to six hours.
September 5th, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
Of course buying pants is a pain in the **** but has you get older it does get better.The best thing is that i still look alot younger than people my age.My mum has always been a dab hand with the needle and thread so not much of a big deal.Okay i still cant buy my regular size pants i tend to go for juniors has they fit much better.The last time i bought regular pants i had about a foot cut off.So being this short does have it’s disadvantages.I used to always hope to be has tall has my 2 sisters but it werent to be and i topped out at 4’11.
September 30th, 2008 @ 4:33 am
I feel your pain with the height thing, i just go along to the junior section has the length is just fine.The last trousers i bought which were adult and short length still had to have 5/6 ins cut off.They just didnt look right.The juniors length is good for me.I also used to roll them up till they fell undone and i used to nearly trip on them.Good job i didnt have too far to fall.