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The Upside of Things Week 1

Happy Friday!

This week was a particularly stressful one for me. I found that I was focusing on a lot of negatives and the more I focused on them, the worse I felt. I’ve been feeling pretty rundown lately, functioning on little sleep and overthinking every little thing. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t get my mind to shut down. At one point, I began to feel so lethargic that I had no energy for the kids, my husband, let alone myself. So I took a day for myself to rest. Although it helped, it still wasn’t enough.

I realize that I need a vacation. But that’s not happening until next year so for the time being, I thought I would do something else. I decided to find a way to focus and keep my spirits up.  So, I thought that I would make a list of positive things that happen to me during the week at the end of each week. This will help me shift my mind from the negative and instead replace it with feelings of gratitude.

I will post this list each Friday and although I’m listing them once a week, I will need to reflect on the positives of each day so that I have a substantial list at the end of the week. So, here goes:

Positive Things that happened this week (these are listed in no particular order).

Week 1

1) My six-year old son gave me his little toy monkey to sleep with at nights so that it will remind me of him and keep me safe. Can you say cute?

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2) I got a new pair of red heels in the mail. I can’t wait to wear them! Of course, that would make me happy.

3) My exhaustion forced me to take a day off and rest. I see that as a blessing.

4) I got to take a picture with Mr. Mets. Hee hee.

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5) While costume shopping with my little one in an extremely overcrowded, over-heated store, I ran into a good friend and her two boys. This made the shopping so much easier because I was ready to throw my hands up and leave.

6) I checked out some really cool blogs this week and gained some really cool followers as well.

7) Yesterday, I took a really long lunch with my coworker. The weather was gorgeous so I was able to take some great photos and eat a delicious lunch! See photos below.

8) Today, I worked from home so that I could watch my son walk in his school’s Halloween parade. He was so happy to see me!

That’s all for now!

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Cardigan (Banana Republic); Top (Forever 21); Pants (H&M) Necklaces (Macy’s & Forever 21) Earrings (Lucky Brand)

And, in honor of Halloween…

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Happy Halloween!

Cheers,

gail

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The Blogger Recognition Award

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Hello Lovely Readers! I’ve been meaning to write this blog for a long time now but just couldn’t get around to doing it. But, I finally decided to put pen to paper, so to speak. First, I’d like to thank the ever inspiring Gursimran Kaur for extending this award to me. I am truly honored. Do check out her blog if you’re looking for real inspiration to get you through your day. Sorry it took me so long but better late than never, right?!

Below are the rules:

  • Select some other blogs you want to give the award to.
  • You cannot nominate yourself or the person who nominated you.
  • Write a post to show your award.
  • Give a brief story of how your blog started.
  • Give a piece of advice or two to new bloggers.
  • Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog.
  • Attach the award to the post. (right-click and save then upload)

Comment on each blog and let them know you have nominated them and provide a link to the award post you created.

How this blog was created:

I decided to pursue the world of blogging again after I made an attempt a few years ago and gave up on it. I approached it a little differently this time by choosing to showcase things that I love instead of random fluff thoughts. I took up this venture in the last week of July and have been going ever since. I felt like I was getting into a rut and needed something new to inspire me. So, here I am and I’m loving every minute of it!

My advice to new bloggers:

  1. Choose your subject/platform and stick with it.
  2. Look to other bloggers to inspire you. I can’t tell you how much I’ve been inspired by fellow bloggers and I want to extend gratitude to each and everyone of you.
  3. Do not let site stats or a bad day set you back. Keep going!
  4. Be patient. Like everything else, blogging achievements also take time.
  5. Love what you do. What’s the point of posting something that you don’t really believe in?
  6. And, last but not least, interact with other bloggers, you’d be surprised how helpful that can be. This is a lesson that I’ve learned recently.

Finally, I’d like to extend this award to the following bloggers:

Maya

Lindsey

Alexa

Courtney K.

Victoria Kaitlin

Yazzi

If you’ve previously nominated for this award, pay it forward and nominate someone else. That’s all for now! Cheers! xoxo

Gail

Mixing blues

 

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Blue has always been my favorite color ever since I can remember, and if I can incorporate it into my wardrobe, then I’m a happy camper. I like to mix different hues of blues to show contrast and to bring out my skin tone.

In these photos, I’m wearing a Forever 21 blue mesh blouse, True Religion blue jeans (similar here) – FYI…they’re having a huge sale on jeans! – and an Old Navy scarf. I have skinnier calves and ankles so these Alfani boots are perfect for anyone who needs a closer fit. They have elastic stretch in the back which makes them super comfortable (similar here).

What are your favorite colors? Do you tend to gravitate towards a certain color when you’re out shopping?

***On a side note, these Camille Rose products are giving my hair life! My curls are super-defined and moisturized. I think I’ve found my go-to products for the winter. Yay!!! 🙂

Have a great day lovelies! Xoxo.

Gail

 

 

Wish List: Cross Body Bags

It’s Friday! Yay!

For those of you who don’t know, I love cross body bags! They’re my every day go-to bags when I’m not going into the office and just running errands or hanging out. Whatever bags I purchase, they usually have a longer strap so that I can wear it across my body or hanging straight down against my hips. I’m currently on the market for a new cross body bag and have been eyeing these beauties lately. But making a decision on what to buy is never easy. Although I can be an impulsive shopper at times, I do like to take my time with certain purchases and weigh the pros and cons and do a little bargain shopping at the same time. Whatever bag I decide on needs to be able to hold my kindle, wallet and mobile phone, among other things.

Below are a few of my picks, what do you guys think? Which bag do you like best?

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Alla Leather Art Women’s ‘Agara’ Large Fringe Crossbody Bag
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MICHAEL KORS Bedford Flap Black Leather Crossbody Bag
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Treasure&Bond Welt Pocket Crossbody Bag
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Coach Leather Cross Body Bag

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MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘New Q – Mini Natasha’ Crossbody Bag

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Rebecca Minkoff Finn Fringe Suede Crossbody Bag

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