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Gotta Get My Clothes Back

I'm not proud of the fact that after my daughter was born, I gained a bunch of weight that I've yet to shed.

I have fat clothes, but only a few. And a few that I do have, I've loaned to my pregnant younger sister when she's dropped by after work and has wanted something to wear besides her work uniform while we hang out together. I've yet to get anything back from her that I've loaned lately, and so, my wardrobe is smaller than ever. 

The urge to go shopping has been very strong lately. 

Each time I see her, it crosses my mind to ask for them back, but I've yet to get the gumption to do do. She won't yell or anything, but I just worry about looking petty.

Ideally, I'd lose some weight so that I can get back into my regular clothes, but that's easier said than done. Meanwhile, I have no shorts in this sweltering weather.

I really want to shop. I gotta get my clothes back. And lose the weight.

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