We're Always Learning

I took these photos back on September 10th, less than two weeks ago, but it seems like forever. I'm still coping with the recent changes in my life and trying to deal with the way I see things now. My decisions are based on new facts, and I'm having a hard time walking away from a lifetime of habit and belief.

I won't discuss matters in detail, but the next few months will involve me distancing myself from people that I have come to realize are negative and poisonous aspects in my life. It's not their fault, and I still love them dearly, but it's finally time for me to walk away and let them clean up their own mess. Because I'm not letting it spill over into my life too.

 

Skirt - Purchased from Ragtime Vintage

Top - Garage sale find, gift from my mother
Shell earrings - Gifts

It was raining outside, and I figured I'd take the opportunity to try and find a suitable indoor photo-taking area. I've taken some shots in my animal room before, but it wasn't quite what I wanted (plus I'd rather not disturb my zoo with the camera flash). This area outside my kitchen (behind the beaded curtains) and on the way into my living area seems like it will fit the bill quite nicely though.

I'm a little frustrated with myself after receiving a few recently-purchased dresses in the mail. I apparently have shrunk again, because the dresses I thought would fit - using the sizes from the last time I measured myself not so long ago - are rather big on me. I'm hoping I'll be able to just have them taken in though, it looks like it should be relatively easy to do. Now I just need to measure myself again and see what size I am this time... I never thought I'd wish I were bigger so I could fit into something! (And speaking of shrinking, this skirt is actually folded over and sewn back onto itself just so I can keep wearing it!)

I'm going to be away at my parents' this weekend again, but I expect to be home a lot more for the foreseeable future, which will likely increase my posting regularity. It'll be nice to not go anywhere for a while, gotta say. I've been stressed and running around like a headless chicken for weeks now and it needs to be over already. This ostrich just wants to stick her head in the sand and pretend like nothing else is out there.

Time is the only thing that's going to help me deal with things now, but I know I'll be alright. I just want to give a giant thank you to Heather though, your comment on my other post meant so much! I really am lucky and blessed, I just have to remember that.

I am thankful for each and every one of you who takes the time to read and comment on my blog, it really does mean a lot. I hope you are all having an absolutely wonderful Thursday, and that this finds you well. Cheers!