Mar 30, 2010

From Audrey wannabe to Audrey look-a-like?

Started a new book today called "What Would Audrey Do?" by Pamela Keogh. Found it at a little bookstore in Seaside, FL called Sundog Books and just HAD to buy it. This makes my AH biography collection up to a whopping 7. I'm pathetic. Seeing that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are ALWAYS slow here at work, I brought it with me to see what new treasures I could uncover about Audrey's life. While reading, a customer walked straight into my office (one of my top 5 pet peeves in this world) and wanted an auto loan. Spotting my book, she tells me that she loves Audrey Hepburn and there's never been anyone equal to her in all these years. Okay lady, walking into my office unannounced and uninvited is now forgiven. She then looks over on my wall and sees my AH desk calendar. Cocking her head to the side, she looks at the fashion maven, then looks back at me and says "You favor her. No really, you look a lot like her." I've just decided this woman and I are best friends. It doesn't matter that she's 70+ years old and going slightly blind. It doesn't matter that she's probably getting on my good side so I can approve her loan and give her money. Someone just told me that I look like Audrey Hepburn. THE Audrey Hepburn that puts all others to shame. Best. Day. Ever. I think I should send the woman flowers.

Mar 27, 2010

Pantyhose are the Devil.

I am ashamed to say that my mentor would not be very proud of me this morning. I woke up in a good mood, proud of myself for starting my blog and wanted to wear an Audrey-esque outfit to celebrate. The weather was nice, I was up early, I was going to fix my hair and wear a dress. I spent longer than usual fixing my hair into a perfectly orchestrated chignon bun with little wisps of hair by my face. I'm liking this. I knew exactly what dress I wanted to wear. A simple black sheath dress with white polka dots and a small bow in the middle. I can almost picture her wearing it. I slip my dress on, feeling very put-together and go to put on my pantyhose (which aren't my favorite but required in the workplace dress code). Taking out my brand new pair of Silken Mist Jet Black pantyhose, I put them on and notice a smallish hole toward my thigh. I'm already cutting it close in time, so the option to change them isn't available. I grab a bottle of clear nail polish to seal the edges when I get to work, thinking I will divert any pantyhose-related disaster from happening. I rush out the door, scrape the ice off my car (thank you Kentucky weather) and proceed to climb in. This is when I notice it. My small, completely unnoticable hole has turned into a giant, softball sized, I-could-fit-my-head-through-it hole with one lone run extending well past my knee. There's no ignoring the state of my pantyhose now. Calling my boss, I inform her of my fashion crisis and my need to make a trip to the closest Wal-Mart or Walgreens in town. 40 minutes, two boxes of pantyhose and $6 later, I'm sporting a brand new, run-free pair of hose and hoping the day goes by a little smoother than it started. As long as the Wildcats win against West Virginia tonight, all will be well and the morning will be forgotten. Sorry I disappointed, Audrey...maybe we can try again tomorrow?

Mar 26, 2010

Hi, my name is Devan and I'm an Audrey wannabe.

"People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone." ~Audrey Hepburn

I'm taking Audrey's advice. People have to be renewed and revived. This blog is my way of reviving myself and reclaiming independence that I long since lost. I've always been the one to follow everyone else's expectations and demands...except my own. So I've decided to start this blog for myself. A way of talking about my life and realizing that it is my life and the special things that make up my days are things that I think are worth mentioning.

I've always been an Audrey Hepburn fan. Yes, I'm guilty of buying the black sheath dress and big sunglasses because I thought they'd give me that Hepburn-air that I've looked for, but even more than her amazing fashion sense, I admire her poise. Coming right down to it, Audrey and I are nothing alike. She was born in Belgium, lived through a war and made a vow to herself that she'd never weigh more than 103 pounds. I was born in Kentucky, the closest thing I've seen to war is a Kentucky-Louisville rivalry game, and weighing a 103 pounds is a number I'd see only if I decided to suddenly starve myself. Audrey was a world famous actress, known for her impeccable style and memorable movie roles. The only acting I've done is serving as the Virgin Mary in my church's Live Nativity scene. Although our circumstances are completely different, I do believe that Audrey's attitude, charm, poise and overall air about her is something that can be achieved. And I hope to do just that.

Currently, I'm living with my husband in my dream home (little, homey and perfect), dreaming of the day when babies will fill it. As any homeowner, I have big plans on how the house can be improved, but am lacking the budget to fulfill them. Because of our lovely economy, I have a good job, but not the one that I want. So my search is ongoing to find an agriculture job that doesn't mind taking a chance on someone with passion and drive, but little job experience. If needed, I'm hoping that I can handle the rejection as Audrey might have. So this is my life currently....I'll keep you posted on my life as an Audrey wannabe.

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