new beginning

Well ... that was an interesting and unintended little break.  What a week!

It's amazing how life takes you to so many unexpected places.  Since my last post, my world has been a whirl!  I have gotten a new job, people!  This lady will be a full-timer once again, and I couldn't be more excited!



Once again, I find myself on a career path that I never could have expected.  I'll tell you more about it when I officially start in a few days.  But I can say that I'm super excited to find a place where my creative mind and business thinking can live in harmony.

And it turns out I may end up with a little extra content for ye old blog.  My new adventure requires a professional dress code.  We're talking hose, heels and suits.  And I'm kind of stoked about it!  Of course, it means a little shopping and a lot of transition, but I'm excited to document it.

If you're in the market for a new job, wear this.  It worked for me!

Kohls jacket (Get the look!)
Target skirt (Get your own!)
JCP shoes (Get the look!)
eShakti blouse, c/o (Get the look!)

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street chic

I'm kind of in love with this outfit.  It's several of my favorite pieces, so really, what's not to love?  In my humble opinion, the boots are pretty much killin' it.  And by killin' it, I of course mean they are bad ass and exactly what this outfit needed.  After talking them online all last week, I was super stoked to find one lonely pair in my size at Burlington Coat Factory in Pittsburgh this past Sunday ... for a THIRD of what they cost online!  It was birthday kismet, I suppose.

Other things I love.  PIE!  Anyone else gearing up for T-day?  First, I'm gearing up for a nice long 9 mile race tomorrow morning.  This will be the third year I'm running and would really like to improve my time this year - even if only by a minute.  Then, it's time for yummy Thanksgiving day dinner.  But let's be honest ... I'm showing up for the pie!

To all you Americans out there have a Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!

Vince Camuto pants via TJMaxx (Get your own!)

JCP jacket (Get the look!)

Burlington Coat Factory boots (Get the look!)

No label sweater (Get the look!)

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ramblings of 32

 

And so it is.  Somehow, I am officially 32 years old.  Somehow, John and I have been together for 10 years.  Somehow, that carefree "I have my entire life ahead of me" spirit sounds more like "I still don't know what I want to do and time is just going faster!"  Seems all very dramatic, I realize.  But it's true.  I've developed some sort of anxiety about how quickly time passes.  It has absolutely nothing to do with getting older, though.  Instead, I've developed this deep-rooted awareness of how precious and irreplaceable time is that makes me questions whether or not I'm truly getting the most out of every single moment.  Luckily, I live my life pretty full speed ahead, taking every opportunity the comes along, because it's just not worth waiting.  But then, when I stop to think about the big things in life, I feel completely unprepared.  Ah, birthday crisis.

Despite my preparation or lack thereof, another year has come and gone.  Looking back, it was pretty fabulous way to leave 31 behind.  Unfortunately, this cold is still lingering.  On Saturday, I was feeling pretty proud of myself for how quickly I nipped it.  So, I decided to do everything.  You know, run 10 miles, frolic through brush and weeds learning how to play disc golf, accompany the guys to the gym, go to work for a few hours and then stay up way too late having deep soul-searching conversations (see above) with a close friend.  And then Sunday came ... and thus, the return of the snots.  Awesome.

So 32, huh?  Yikes.

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