I found a swimsuit on the first try.  It's truly an Easter miracle, everyone.

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Like 99.9% of women, I loathe swimsuit shopping.

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In fact, I detest swimsuit shopping so much that I only participate in the madness once every 4-5 years.  I wear swimsuits until they're stretched out, and I am forced to buy a new one.

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People assume that since I'm petite, swimsuit shopping wouldn't be stressful for me.  But I assure you, I have stuff that I want to hide just like the rest of womankind.

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With a Santa Barbara trip looming on the horizon, and with both swimsuits that I own no longer wearable, it was "time".

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And with little time to spare during my 365 project, I needed to make this as quick and as painless as possible.  I told my friend, Lisa, that morning, "I am going to think positive thoughts.  The first one I try on will be a keeper.  I'm not going to drag this out."

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Guess what happened?

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I manifested the Swimsuit Shopping Miracle.

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Yippeeeeee!!!!

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No one sells my favorite boy short bottoms anymore.  They must be "out of style".

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Hmph.

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<span style="font-size: medium; color: #ff99cc;"><strong>Dear Swimsuit Designers,</strong></span>

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<span style="font-size: medium; color: #ff99cc;"><strong>Boy shorts are the most flattering option on a lot of body types.  Not everyone wants their bum bum hanging out for the world to see. </strong></span>

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<span style="font-size: medium; color: #ff99cc;"><strong>Yours truly,</strong></span>

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<span style="font-size: medium; color: #ff99cc;"><strong>Everywoman</strong></span>

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Kenneth Cole met me halfway with a rufflicious hybrid.

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Here's the best part of buying a swimsuit that has more bottom coverage:  you don't have to freak out and starve yourself after purchase.

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Instead, feeling peckish from shopping, you can stop at <strong><a href="http://www.lagrandeorangegrocery.com/" target="_blank">LGO </a></strong>and savor a homemade Chocolate Malted Pudding with fresh whipped cream.  Divine!  Last time, I shared mine with Britt and Corinniecakes, but this time I was able to enjoy all by my lonesome.

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Perhaps swimsuits shopping isn't so bad after all.

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My advice to you: Think positively, manifest a miracle and then treat yourself to dessert.

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