So, I’m starting a new job!
I’m super excited about it because I get to work a lot with bloggers (just starting out and looking for a place to grow? We need mama bloggers, foodie bloggers, craft bloggers, and bloggers local to the DC/VA/MD area too!) to build a site that I am super excited about sharing with all of you!
We had our company meet and greet last night so you know I was puking my face off all day um, nervous prior to the event.
I always get nervous when I meet new people.
Always.
But, I’m proud to say that I am getting better. There were no moments of me barfing on my feet, or sweating like a drunken pirate. I didn’t stutter (well, not a lot anyway), I didn’t trip over anything, and I only spent a few short moments with my foot in my mouth.
Quite the accomplishment if I do say so myself!
I’m a work in progress on the social anxiety front and fortunately there are a few things working in my favor these days.
For starters, I am almost all the way done with my Invisalign treatment! Can you believe I’ve been wearing these things for 9 straight months?! And, I’m seriously loving the way my smile is changing.*
After wearing braces for 5 years (yes, my grill was really that wrecked) and then throwing away my retainer after less than a year in service, my smile was um, let’s say, less than awesome. Not horrifying, but not what I’d imagined after years in treatment, oral surgery, expanders, and pain. Wicked, bad pain. I’m seriously loving the way Invisalign is changing my smile both cosmetically and medically (I had some bite issues that were causing headaches and TMJ).*
I’m happy to report that the grill is looking mighty fine!
Only it could be a little whiter, right (I know, I’m a total whiner)?!
I’m just sayin’, if I’m going to make an overall great impression, I need to up the awesome on these teeth all the way. After months of not-entirely-painless straightening, they sorta deserve a whiter, brighter look too.
So, in an effort to look my best for this job thing (and life in general) I decided to try the Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips. 2 hours of teeth whitening awesome is all they asked to take my smile from dingy to dope! Not hard, right?!**
A straighter, brighter smile to dress up my killer business casual look (which in my world includes jeans) is just what the social anxiety doctor ordered I think!
Guess I’ll be going shopping this weekend (yes!) to snag a few office must haves (and it really doesn’t matter if I only have to even leave my house and go to an office like once a month, I should buy cute clothes anyway!) to add some spunk to my back to work look.
So, what’s on my look-who-is-finally-crawling-outta-the-basement-a-little list…
1. A versatile pair of pants that lends itself easily to cute blouses, adorable shoes, and bangin’ red handbags.
2. Something sparkly and pretty to wear to work in the day (with flats and a shrug) and then pair with heels for an after work cocktail thingy that I will totally try to avoid as I hate going out after work because I’m lazy and I tire easily if it pops up.
3. An awesome bag that is as roomy as it is cute.
4. A sweet blazer in an interesting color.
5. Bootie boots. Because everyone needs a pair of bootie boots! What? That’s what the manufacture called them, not me, and I’m gonna say it repeatedly like a 5 year old because I think it’s funny. So, so funny.
Do you have a go-to office look? Lay it on me so I can copy it and stuff!
*pBd Admits It’s Free: I am a member of the Invisalign Teen Mom Advisory Board and received treatment from Invisalign as part of that group. http://www.invisalign.com/Pages/mabdisclosure.aspx
**pBd Admits Other Stuff is Free too: I am participating in a Crest 3D White 2 hour Express Whitestrips campaign hosted by One2One Network. This is a sponsored post but they don’t tell me what to say about it. I make this magic all on my own!
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Where’s the new gig?? Did I miss it somehow? Congrats!
Congrats on you new gig! It’s always a little stressful meeting new people. I always get a little nervous but like you, I’m getting a lot better.
Look at you all super smiley!
Will be in DC Oct 20th for two weeks … hope to catch up and hear about your new gig … and yes, yes, … let us all know about these writing/bloggy things that may be available for us to be your minions.
Call me, dm me ;)
You look amazing! I totally understand the stress of meeting new people. I’m so freaking shy sometimes that I kind of sit there like a mute. Not fun! But working on it! PS. I love, love, LOVE #1’s purse!!!
I think you have a gorgeous smile!! I use Crest White strips too, I love them! Congrats on your new job!! You’ll look amazing in all your new clothes :)
Your smile looks great! Congrats on the new jobby job – I got one too!! If you ever need to hold a meeting in Tysons Corner – look me up ;)
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Let me know how those 2 hour strips work. I like the originals, but I usually have to space them out because of tooth sensitivity, which blows. I’m worried that the 2 hour ones would eat a hole right through my teeth. ;-)
I work in an office, so I try to stay upscale business casual (because i hate dressing up). I usually wear some comfy dress pants (like Ann Taylor Loft) and then either a cardigan sweater set or a cute top with a cute blazer. I don’t do skirts or dresses. EVER.
Please disregard that comment. I think I have brain damage.
I used to have a business casual, but now that doo doo brown is out….
I am going to get a pair of bootie boots and go to ihop for the rootie tootie fresh and fruity.
I have serious anxiety issues as well. The stuttering and nervous poops suck! I am so excited for your new venture. I wish I lived in that area. Now my work attire is very laid back because I can wear jeans but I always do my best to wear a dressy top or something like that so I still look put together, even in jeans. I am obsessed with cardis! I have several different colors and styles. You really can’t go wrong with a cardigan. And pssst….I do happen to have a gc giveaway going on for The Limited if you are interested in entering. Not to whore myself out or anything but I know that every little bit helps. Plus, I am loving the new fall styles that The Limited has out right now.
You look great! I have thought about trying invisalign– good to know it actually works. So when do we get more info on this new website?
I can so relate to your social anxiety issue – I’ve got it big time. And I have some events that are going to push me out there in the next few weeks and I am completely freaking out about my wardrobe. I have NOTHING to wear. Seriously, yoga pants and running shoes are probably not acceptable for the luncheon, dinners, workshop and wedding I have to go to, right?
Thanks for the tips, and sorry I don’t have any advice to offer, I haven’t purchased any new clothing for myself in about 2 years. But when I was going to the office everyday I was a big believer in layers. Especially going into the fall season, I needed my wardrobe to be versatile enough to go from being in the studio during the day to shooting from the sidelines at night.
PS- your smile looks FAB!