Wednesday, August 15, 2012

New stuff

Okay, here are some IRL pics of some items I picked up from J Crew and Gap recently. I think the anchor skirt is a keeper and I love the chicken sweater. Gap blazer--meh.
J Crew anchor skirt,  J Crew chicken sweater


Mixing skirt up with polka dots

 



Gap piped blazer--I think this is going back--don't love it and I don't see it as a versatile piece. 

Monday, August 6, 2012

Late summer wish list

I have strangely been uninspired fashion wise the past couple of months. However, I think my groove is back---found a bunch of cute items that I 'm thinking of pulling the trigger on. Here are a few from J Crew that I like:


Also, in Philadelphia, I spotted a Burberry bag that I LOVED. It's strange as I've never really been attracted to the typical Burberry plaid but the details and style of the bag were gorgeous. Here's a pic:
I love the bowling style and the fact that you can use the double handles or wear it cross-body style with the longer strap. 

Finally, it was my 10 year anniversary yesterday! Kind of can't believe it---been some rough patches but he still makes me laugh every single day. 
2002--day after we got married
race we did in 2009
More recent pic




Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Early mid-life crisis?

Wow, it's been quite some time. This topic has been on my mind for months but wasn't exactly sure how to approach or discuss it. I think I have definitely experiences some form of "is this it?" mid-life crisis the past year or so. When I turned 25 and 30, I did not relate at all to others who felt like they needed to be married, with kids, further along in life, etc. I pretty much felt the same and approached these birthdays in an easygoing manner. However, the past year has been an upheaval. From having major doubts about my marriage, whether to have children, to generally being happy in life, I have been questioning every aspect of my life. I also finally took the advice of others to talk to a therapist; it was somewhat helpful, but not the end all solution by any means.
I made some overarching changes to my  life but even those did not really give me a sense of completeness or resolution. I am feeling better in general but, I'm wondering, has anyone else felt this so intensely? Also, I realize that I have a job, my health, wonderful friends and a loving partner so I have absolutely nothing to complain about or be unhappy with. If you have felt it, how did you get over it? How did you really figure out what you want out of life?
It's not exactly happy hour conversation and I've been afraid to bring it up with work friends or even really close friends. I would love to hear some feedback.