Up To Lately
I’ve been living in dresses lately. This one is super similar to the on I’m wearing right now on repeat. I’ve also been LOVING the natural hair life. No heat, no problem. I just bought this leave-in conditioner from R + Co and its incredible.
Hello! It’s been a minute.
Its been a few since I’ve posted an update of life and what not. I’ve truthfully been a little distracted and focused on my job as its been a bit stressful lately.
It’s really hard to be “creative on demand” at a very intense rate. Its part of my job to be a full-time creator even when I’m not feeling creative or inspired, which is a tough thing to balance. I also really struggle with finding authenticity when demand is so high.
Alas, I’m incredibly grateful to be employed right now. I cannot even begin to explain how thankful and happy I am. So many people right now are struggling with employment and it breaks my heart. I know at any moment my situation could change–and that thought alone is so terrifying to me. I’m trying to just keep my head up, stay focused and know that I cannot control the future when it comes to this situation. I’m trying to do my best work that feels honest to who I am, while still balancing a need to meet intense deadlines and goals.
Aside from my professional life–I’ve been personally just taking a beat. Last weekend I went to visit my family which was so lovely. My grandparents sat on their back porch while we visited from 6 feet away. It was really tough not to hug them, but just seeing them and hearing their voices was such a gift.
I’ve been feeling really “available” recently. I don’t know if anyone else feels this way–but it might be the social distance, it feels as though people have endless access to me via technology. I love connecting with people, however I’m also noticing the “cutoff” right now is a little non-existent because we don’t really have an excuse not to be connected.
I’m working on this right now–being less available and giving myself space to be alone. It feels odd–in a pandemic in which we’re all social distancing we’re actually remotely all up in each others business?? Maybe I’m crazy but I definitely felt the shift.
Like most of us (I imagine), I’ve just been trying to acclimate to this new normal. I’ve been trying to go for more walks to move my body and help my mind. I’m cooking special recipes that allow us to celebrate each evening. I’m going to share a few of these out soon.
I’ve been listening to this playlist nonstop recently. I’m also working on a new playlist of favorite “classics” that transport me to a different era. Hello Sinatra, Etta, Armstrong!!
There are a few other exciting things in the works right now too–including a post about my favorite “don’t touch me” dresses (sorry about the name, I literally cannot thing of something better)–dresses that are super flattering but cascade down without being fitted. A guide to outdoor furniture, and a few other exciting posts, so stay tuned.
