Meadows and Reeds: blazer

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Nothing is wasted

We are reaching the end of the year. I feel like I've pushed hard this year. Working, a new show, health issues, putting out new music. But that burn out is real. It's a vicious cycle. So with the remainder of 2022 I want to do just that. Rest, reset. I feel like I might say that all the time. But taking a moment to breathe and focus on family and the things that fill my soul. Work things out. There's always room to learn new things. There's always room to heal. I want to do that.

Back to {HOME} School

We are in full swing of back to school stuff here. I really hate the unknown! Which I'm sure you can understand fully how terrible 2020 has been on my brain. I like to have all the information so I can make informed decisions. But It's really no different than being a military wife. Over a decade of being an army wife has prepared me for this pandemic!... Kinda...

All the schools are doing things so differently. Even here all the counties are doing things differently. We were told later then everyone else that we will be doing remote learning for the first month then they will reevaluate. That answer doesn't help. Another month of the unknown. We literally have been mastering this "one day at a time" mentality.

I haven't bought any back to school clothes. I attempted to buy "supplies" after a list was posted. Then this morning got a new list and didn't need a good chunk of the supplies. I know its frustrating for everyone across the country. It just feels so aggravating. So I think I'm just going to not do anything until the last minute. The perfect time to showcase my procrastination skills. Another thing I am really good at!

In the mean time while I get my end of summer and fall/winter act together enjoy the last few summer looks in the next few days/weeks!

Heavy hearted truth

It feels so weird to be blogging these days when there's so much going on in the world. It's overwhelming my social media. I don't even watch the news. Sometimes I prefer to live under a rock. Honestly, I can't handle the negative, the bad, the horrendous. I hurt over strangers. I crumble into a ball and cry over people I never met. I'm consumed with dreams constantly. It's my safe place from the world to just hide under the covers. Distraction from the worlds problems. It's getting harder and harder to do so.

I grieve for the injustice! I'm not really sure what else to say. We have an enormous amount of ugly in this world. It's been there since the beginning. It progresses through the centuries. We can think that we should be better by now. It's 2020 and this shouldn't be happening. All we can do is hope and pray and stand against the evil in this world.

That was really heavy for a Friday or any day honestly. But I just wanted to share my feelings.

Fashion Friday

As promised I was going to be writing more and blogging more. I got a lot of things in the works that I'm excited to share with you! A lot of DIY Projects, a home tour, travel and of course more fashion. It feels good to get my motivation back. I just got to get those creative juices flowing again. I thought that I got my amazing multi-tasking brain back after Caleb. He's four years old now and It's not quite there yet.

What type of things do you want me to blog about? It's been over a year since I did a DIY post I believe. Even longer since I did a home tour. That's what is great about being a military spouse. Every new house we move into is a new clean slate for me to work on. As the years go by though I've become more indecisive. I might blame that on pinterest. There are way more options for inspiration now that it's overwhelming.

Now I am focusing on the inexpensive things which is more achievable to me now. I'm sure it would be to you as well. I hope you continue to check back in with me on all that.

til then...

Happy Friday!

Fashion Friday

Anyone else feel personally victimized by daylight savings time this week? {Raises hand} It has definitely been a struggle for me ladies and gentleman. I thought I was doing so good with my jetlag when I came back from California then a week after that it's spring forward! I've been a hot mess! I cannot seem to wake up on time and neither can the kids. Today there was a staff holiday at school so we didn't have to get up early. But of course my kids decide to wake up early. It never fails!

Well, I hope you are managing through this difficult time.

Have a great weekend. Hopefully I get some sleep.

Shirt: Stylesforless, Blazer: Target, Jeans: Pacsun, Necklace: Stylesforless, Boots: Belk, Rings: Charlotterusse, hat: forever21

{Fashion Friday} Gold shorts! and Fashion and Faith Link up

So I'm a day late. Oh well, better late then never. Besides who doesn't like a good Fashion Friday. It's been awhile. I wanted to get a ton of my "Shorts" outfits up on here before Summer is long gone. Can you believe its August already that's insane. This summer flew by, but I'm starting to get excited for Fall. A New England is literally the best. The trees and colors are so gorgeous! Pumpkin and apple everything! Hot chocolate, cozy sweaters, I'm starting to get in the Fall mood! But until then. I got a lot of semi summer outfits coming that cane easily transition into Fall.

These shorts I bought last year for Christmas time. I loved that they were out of my comfort zone. I wanted some sparkle in my life though. I was about to just put a black top with it, but then quickly changed to the striped one. I knew that would be a normal, safe combination. I wanted to be different! Paired it with a blazer, necklace and booties. BAM! Instant glam! Who wouldn't love sparkly shorts!

What item of clothing do you have that is out of your comfort zone?