{Written while binge watching Outlander...one of my besties got me into it and its sorta addicting} I am so glad this week is ovah! Some weeks feel longer than others and this one just felt like it was 30 days long! Do you ever feel this way? I did some client events this week and attended a field trip with my daughter's school yesterday (Note: Teachers. Whatever we are paying them-- we need to pay them more. It's exhausting. I'd take trying a case anytime over dealing with squirmy, wiggly, ants-in-their pants kindergarteners!)
I have always loved navy blue. Along with black, grey, camel, maybe a little light pink or white thrown in every once in a while, it is a staple. Now that I have a baby boy on the brain, I am gravitating more/ feeling sentimental toward my good friend the color blue. This blue Asos dress is perfect for all of us mamas to be! It is flowy, not too constricting, not too exposed and it is light weight and hot weather friendly. Give me a pair of cute fringey sandals (literally everywhere but ones similar to mine are here) an arm full of sparkly goodies and a little Tom Ford lip and I am set!
I don't know why but I have been thinking so much about authenticity lately. About how sad it makes me to see people-- whether it be in their personal or professional lives-- crave acceptance so much that they change who they are. It's normal to want everyone to like you and to fit in, but if some people don't, then what? I have always tried to surround myself with people who love me--the real me-- and those people sort of become my barometers in life. If my own little tribe loves me and appreciates me but also, let's me know when I am being a little foolish or a spazz - what else do I need? The truth is that this world is full of different people with different opinions and that's ok! We don't all have to be the same to coexist and I respect other people's way of life and hope they respect mine. Individuality is difficult sometimes but if we can each manage to hang on to the things that we love and which set us apart -- even if those things are loved by no one else-- what a world we would be. And at the end of the day, so long as your little tribe loves you, does it really matter what everyone else is doing or possibly thinking about you? Of course not! Here is to embracing what feeds our souls and makes us happy (and unique!) and realizing that people will think what they will think and we have no control over this (and no business worrying about it). Right? Stay you and true to you and keep doing what brings you joy. Wishing you the lovliest of weekends~ Sweetly, Michelle
