Wow, has it been a while, or what? To be honest, I haven't been that busy- unless you count sleeping in my new bed, watching Roswell and really, truly enjoying the company of my husband. I've just been really trying to be present in my life right now, as it is, and see all of the things that are good about it.
I'm plenty good at pointing out the bad things, identifying my weaknesses and the things that are lacking in my life. Aren't we all? But lately, it has seemed silly to focus on these things. I'm not saying that I haven't still had melancholy moments and drowned my sorrows in a healthy dose of British mini-series. But at the end of the day, I'm feeling really deeply blessed and dare I say, happy!?
I haven't taken a single photo of myself in the last two weeks, I have woken up in the morning and put on what I wanted to wear that day and I have felt more beautiful and confident than I have in a long while. Don't think for one second that you're rid of me that easily, you'll see my pretty face back here soon enough, but I just wanted to explain what I've been up to and that sometimes taking a little break from working so hard to be "someone," makes you feel even more like who you are supposed to be.
So...what's new with you?
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Yesterday was the anniversary of when I was diagnosed with Leukemia as a little girl (14 years ago). It's a day more important to me than my birthday! And I was bummed I was supposed to have to go to school, then excited that school was cancelled because our weather in Alaska was so awful; the first time in 3 years I've had a snow day in college! Hooray!
On another note (if you are still reading), I am really blessed to 'read' you say that you've been taking a break from "working so hard to be 'someone.'" I discovered your blog during the Langstons giveaway, and linked from your page to other fashion blogs. It's the first time I've read fashion blogs, and it's one of the first times I have felt discontent with what I have. I suddenly wanted to go to the mall and get something new, which I can't actually afford to do. It's embarassing. I haven't worried before about how I look, but for some reason, after reading several fashion blogs, I was pretty super conscious about the fact that I wear the same stuff every day.
My clothes don't make me who I am, just as your clothes don't make you who you are. I like the blogs without outfits as much as I like the blogs that include outfits. I hope you have been able to relax and feel refreshed!
"Sometimes taking a little break from working so hard to be 'someone,' makes you feel even more like who you are supposed to be."
YES. This. Exactly this. I love this (and you!) so much.
Sometimes being present where we are is the most difficult thing to be.
Also: Hurrah! for happy. Happy is awesome.
Thank you for always being yourself and so honest on here. I love your blog for that reason. I feel that I can relate to you as a "real" person and not just a fashion blogger. You show that you don't have to take OOTD pictures everyday and exhaust yourself trying to keep your blog updated and still have great success just by being yourself. I love your fashion and your honesty. Keep it up!
Hi! Just wanted to say thanks for the heads up on the series Roswell. I always enjoy your book, movies, and TV show recommendations. I like watching shows on Netflix while I work since sitting at my desk all day gets quite boring. Anyways, I am only on episode 1 and it is really good! Thanks again!
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