Wednesday's Wisdom

“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”— Dolly Parton

Thank God I'm a sailor, 

ARS xx

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Pretty Pins for Goodbyes

The past two weeks have involved a lot of "goodbyes". Some have been bitter sweet, some devastating, and some very casual. As someone who is not great with goodbyes this has been quite a time.  With everything happening so fast, I initially felt a bit numb to all the changes going on. Now that the dust has begun to settle I've started to process the death of a friend, a possible job loss and, in all likelihood, leaving a city I love. I'm realizing that I'm a lot tougher than I thought and that I am ready for what comes next. Below are a few pins inspiring me this week to keep positive.   

Happy Monday, 

ARS xx

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Currently...

Lounging in my new Sleeper pajamas! I was given a gift card, which I used to treat myself to these pjs and I am in love. Sleeper pajamas really are very comfy and great for apres work. I've mentioned that I've been focusing on making my apartment feel a bit more elevated and I'm including pajamas / loungewear as part of my revamp! 

Checking off another one of my 101 in 1001 goals off the list! I finally got to try 10 new-to-me restaurants in the city. I'm realizing a good portion of my goals are not going to be done due to the many mandates in NY, but I'm excited to make any progress and even one goal done is a good feeling. 

Getting back into a workout routine. My friend Brittney and I are doing a 30 day challenge and our daily check-ins have been so fun! I'm thrilled to have a friend with similar goals to talk to as I continue to focus on my health and getting my weight down.

Working on writing more exciting blog posts than just personal updates and inspiration I've been writing lately. As the world has opened up I've found myself enjoying just "being" and getting caught up in old habits that I'm trying to break. Getting back to my roots brought great comfort in a dark time and I want to keep the momentum going in a way that feels authentic and manageable.   

Dreaming of an updated fall wardrobe. My budget is dramatically changing this month, as I need to build up my emergency fund. I had hopes that I would be able to add some new pieces to my closet but that wasn't meant to be. I had a few closet updates before my job situation changed, but building my emergency fund takes precedence and is my main focus until fall. 

Have a wonderful weekend,

ARS xx

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Wednesday Outlook

 

"Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." - Will Rogers

How is it only Wednesday?

ARS xx

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Pretty Pins for Standing Up for Yourself

You never know how tough you are until you're going against the grain. Last week was a doozy, but I made it through and as I adjust to another new normal I have many mixed emotions. On one hand I'm upset because I didn't want to be forced to make a choice, but on the other one - I stood up for myself and I have no regrets. In fact I was blown away by the support and kind words and notes I received. I never really understood the Dr. Seuss quote "don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" and didn't really connect with it until last week, but it's my new mantra as I move on to my next steps. Below are a few pins that are inspiring me on this rainy Monday afternoon. 

Better late than never, right?

ARS xx

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