Isn't it funny how, when you feel like things are going well in your own life, everything around you starts to fall apart?
I guess it's rather dramatic to say EVERYTHING is falling apart, because it's not, and things in my life have been really great lately. I've been at my job for a year, and still really really love it, the blog designs are going like gang busters and I'm LOVING being in our new house. I've gotten to see my friends a lot lately, my family is visiting this weekend and Taylor and I are really enjoying each others company.
The last week or so however, bad news has started to trickle in. Not death of a loved one news or anything, just some crappy, less than uplifting news that kind of takes the wind out of your sails.
And it's times like these when the things I write about (clothes), think about (house decor) and spend a lot of my time on (blog designs), seem meaningless. I was so excited to watch the Grammy's this weekend, but after getting the various news reports, it just seemed a little silly to care about Lady Gaga's crazy outfits or be annoyed by the fact that the only thank-you included in Taylor Swift's acceptance was to her record company for letting her write all her own songs (seriously though, ugh).
Because real life is hard. And confusing. And can be really crappy.
I'm looking forward to January and February being done and over with. They've never been real good to me. However, through all this stuff that is going on, I'm really hoping to see some of the things I've been learning about God through BSF come out.
I know not all of my readership is particularly religious, but I just wanted to share that the main thing that gets me through my struggles is knowing that somebody up there does know what's going on. Not that this makes the issue any easier, it certainly doesn't, it's just a real comfort for me to know that.
Anyway, I hope you all are doing well! And on a slightly more shallow note, don't miss the Anthropologie sale that started this morning!
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What a true and honest post! And I can relate to it in a lot of ways. When times are tough, it is reassuring to know this is all in His plan. Thinking of you Kali!
Oh, Kali, sorry to hear you're having a rough start to the year. I think January and February are notoriously crappy for most people, coming off of the highs of the holidays and all. But the good news is, spring is approaching, and just think of all the fun, flirty skirts you get to wear! :)
Oh hugs - I hate to hear you sound so dejected, but I totally understand. January was a HORRIFIC month for me. Just plain mean and horrible. And February isn't shaping up to be so great so far either. In fact, I have to head home to take care of my mom after some surgery and I PROMISE I will finalize my blog redesign while she's sleeping (perhaps with the help of a pain pill?). :) I hope you know how much I love everything you did, I just have been bogged down with life since we got back from our "vacation."
I do hope you feel better soon. Sending lots of love your way.
I've had a similar week--make that two weeks--do you think that Mercury's in Retrograde? I don't believe in all that jazz, but seriously, all my bad weeks coincide with that!!!
I think that believing something bigger and greater than us is very comforting. I'm glad you have that! Whatever helps ease your troubles. It can be a lot to carry alone and you don't have to.
The verse that always gets me through: Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer (Romans 12:12). I hope things get better!
Wow, I so, SO understand this post. It seems like you and I may be at the same place right about now. It's tough to find a way to not let things like that affect your own joy and day-to-day life, right?
I'm dealing with a family issue right now and this past week has been an emotional mess for me (and them). That's the biggest reason I took the week away from blogging/twitter. I was all, "How can I act all happy and crap when I'm feeling like poo? That's just not right."
So, yeah. I get it. Heehee.
Anyway, I hope that everything starts looking up for whatever it is that was bringing you down. You're in my thoughts - and I'm always here if you need someone to vent to! You're right about knowing that God is always there no matter what is going on. That is a huge comfort - and I really need to work on rediscovering the level of faith I used to have. The one that always old me, "Things will work out." Because lately I've been too glum.
Love you, my dear!
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