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Melissa Asquith's avatar

Quarter zip - everyone needs one. I am NEVER without my Stanley in my hand and walk out song at this moment would be ‘I mean business’ from the devil wears prada theatre soundtrack - when I have a tough day ahead you better believe I’m blasting that on repeat all the way to work

Traci Landy's avatar

Wait, I can TOTALLY VISUALIZE THIS!!!!!!!!!!

Madeline Rose Nachbar's avatar

Yes to these quarter zip outfit ideas!

*My hypothetical walkout song: the intro to Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Around The World."

Traci Landy's avatar

TYSM! That's pretty badass!

Natalia Cropper's avatar

Test prep is bringing me back. My son has a deep obsession with T. Swift (he’s 5) so Bad Blood would likely be his walkout song. 😂😂

Traci Landy's avatar

THE CUTEST! He is a well cultured young lad!

Amelia Gregory's avatar

The boxer short outfit is too good! I can’t wait until it’s warm enough here to style them again!

Traci Landy's avatar

SAME! Thank you, my friend! Xx

The Girls Column's avatar

This was my first read back on here after a break and it did not disappoint. Had me giggling immediately with the first paragraph. I feel like I had so many thoughts throughout, but the most important ones were:

- I LOVE your take on just "doing your part" with the small talk. I've had this on my mind more lately with even just saying hello to people outside on walks. You never know who the extra mile in these situations will be huge for.

- I have such a hard time committing to a walkout song, but when I was playing softball last week someone was playing Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet when it was my go and I gotta say that one hit.

- And I think you really do need that beaded bag

Traci Landy's avatar

Christina, I have missed you SO much beyond words. I even went back to your page to make sure I wasn’t seeing things and you were truly on vacation as you mentioned. That is an ICONIC walk out song!!!!!!!!

The Girls Column's avatar

This makes me so happy to know my absence was noticed! I remember feeling the same when you took your mini hiatus and was hoping everything was ok. So nice to know when people are missing you on here! ❤️

Maria Hyde's avatar

That’s awesome your daughter is playing softball! Definitely some iconic walk-up songs she picked!Reminds me of when my son played baseball last summer and his coach asked him what walk-up song he wanted and he said “The Real Slim Shady”. 🙈 His coach was like, “Ok, well, we’re going to have to find the clean version of that”. Lol

Traci Landy's avatar

MARIA, that is a WELL CULTURED CHILD!

Noelia Santana's avatar

Permission to change “weirdest mum ever” to “coolest mum in a quarter-zip ever”?

Traci Landy's avatar

GRANTED!!! lol

Natalia Quintero Ochoa's avatar

Will think about that ADD stuff for a long time!! Always love your letters <3

Traci Landy's avatar

🤣🤣 TYSM! Xx

Brittany Healy's avatar

My husband and I always talk about what our walk up song would be and of course now I can’t think of a single song I know 😂

Traci Landy's avatar

Hahahha - here when it comes back to ya!

Connie Murray's avatar

I would live in that third outfit if the weather would let me!! (And fantastic work upping your water intake 🥳)

Traci Landy's avatar

TYSM, Connie! I have had enough of this erratic weather. I complain about this every year 😂 Thank you for supporting me in my hydration goals, lol!

Carla Salazar's avatar

I have a soft spot for any cute coffee cup and those from Etsy are sooooo freaking cute. I have the same sneakers and they’re by far my most comfy pair. They’ve officially graduated to my volunteering shoe lol.

Also, on small talk, I struggle with this so much. I feel like most of the time people caught me daydreaming or with my head somewhere else, but walking my dog and saying hi to other dog owners has been a good practice. I’m still working on how to get out of uncomfortable conversations 🤦‍♀️.

Traci Landy's avatar

A cute coffee cup hates to see me/us coming! It changes the entire mood of the day imo! The sneaks are really so great! I switched to them after wearing Hokas for a while & forgot how solid ASICS are!

And yes to small-talk struggles. I want to get to a place where I don’t think back on the experience a few hours later & cringe so hard.

Carla Salazar's avatar

Would try to hunt cute coffee cups at my next trip to the thrift!

Also, same. I used to be so hard on myself with those type of convos, now I’m trying to laugh about it and move on. I think it will come with practice 😂

OFELIA's avatar

Is it okay to have “being funny” as a requirement for friendship? Because your girl needs to decrease her cortisol lol

Also reading this while thinking about how I need to drink water and you mention being dehydrated 😅 just two dehydrated peas in a pod

Traci Landy's avatar

😂😂😂 dehydration, it’s a lifestyle. And giggles only…. Ever!

Evonne Sturm's avatar

Imagining your daughter walk out to “The Final Countdown” has me giggling. I would say mine would be “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus.

If you do anything today, watch Miley’s performance at the Grammys. She’s such a badass!

Traci Landy's avatar

Omg GREAT one!!! On it!

FINDS By Ginny's avatar

So the quote of finding courage to disappoint people hit hard. Saved it!

I love that quarter

Love all the looks!

Traci Landy's avatar

Thank you, Ginny!!! I’m so glad it hit. Your support means so much to me. Biggest hugs!!!

Jordan Soderholm's avatar

You absolutely are human sunshine! Also will be joining you in boxer shorts — loved that fit.

Traci Landy's avatar

Thank you, Jordan!!! ❤️

Nina P.'s avatar

As always, enjoyed The Rambles thoroughly.

Beyond proud of your Rock Star Daughter’s choices. Off to play my walk up song to get out the door.

Traci Landy's avatar

Love this!!