Shine

I've been feeling a little MIA for the past few days, I've just been sorting through the clutter that is my mind I guess. I can't even explain how many changes have taken place in my life in the past few months. After a horrible Winter that chewed me up and spit me out I was loving the freedom that I'd found by March. I started my business, found new friendships and was really finding myself again (sorry, that's super corny!). I guess we're slaves to our vices though and after relishing this new freedom I sunk back into some destructive habits again. I think I thought I was over things more than I actually was. I so wanted to be past all the bad that I slapped on a brave face and said "yup. I'm good now." Apparently, I wasn't.


Anyways, a close friend finally (Thank God)  brought the fact that I wasn't coping, as well as I thought, to my attention. And, apparently, THAT'S OK. I'm human. I make mistakes, I get hurt. "None of us get a how-to guide, we're all just kind of winging it." (via Post Secret). As soon as this very simple fact made it through my thick skull I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I'm back to taking chances again, in work, love and life. I don't want to wait on the side lines for fear of getting hurt. We only live once and I don't want to look back and be bored. I want to know that I gave it everything I had, even if it all completely blows up in my face!

So this is my clean slate outfit. All neutrals, super comfy and freeing. I can move and run and jump in this.I have my "rebel" (haha) cuff on and my studded belt, so I feel pretty fierce! But I also have my safety blanket scarf on and a very cozy sweater. 

Dress, Sweater and Scarf: Le Chateau
Shoes and Cuff: Aldo
Belt: Gap
Necklace: Self Made

Lovely: Having a friend that realizes you need a shoulder before you even realize it. (Thanks, you know who you are!) 

Also, a special Thank You to all you guys that come and read my blog! You make me little kid happy inside each day!! 

love
xxx