I feel like I’m playing a real life game of “What Came First? The chicken or the egg.” Was I exhausted in the beginning of the week because I was sick…. or was I sick because I wasn’t sleeping enough?
Regardless of why I’m sick, I am. It’s either a terrible cold or a mild flu. I can’t really tell…. but I’m not having that much fun with it. I think the only good thing is that it’s forcing me to rest. I took the afternoon off from work yesterday and slept a ton and worked from bed. (Walking the twelve feet to my kitchen is exhausting to say the least.)
I really dislike being “out of action.” But… as I said… it really is what my body needed. As much as I would like to believe that I was so tired because I was sick… the reality is that I think my body had enough and decided to do something about it.
I stumbled on this video and it’s beyond amazing. It seriously cheered me up and I think it will do the same for you!!!
Totally inspiring and completely beautiful, right?
I’m going to be taking things a little bit slower this week, so if you have any suggestions on blog posts or anything really at all that you want to share.. leave a comment 🙂
Can you do a post about Fall Fashion in Florida? I really love all things fall, the boots and scarves, but the weather in Florida is all "I'm a tropical paradise and I will have the sun radiate immense amounts of heat on you despite your desire to wear cute fall things."
i really want to know how is the cost for living in manhattan i really wont to live there some day, but i have no clue, a lot of people tell me that its sooo expensive, but expensive? how much expensive? heheh tks sooo much, this would be so helpfull!!
Hi Carly! Hope you get well soon!I made some NY themed wallpapers last month and I'd love to do a College Prepster Version that you can use and share. If you're interested check out my wallpapers here: http://blog.jessicamariedesign.com/2012/09/dress-your-tech-new-york.html I'd love to help 🙂
Hey Carly! I loved your post today just like I love all of your other post. That girl is so sweet and extremely smart!! I include your blog now into my morning routine. As I watch the news on TV, I sit on my iPhone or laptop to read your newest post and thumb through some old ones. I have to be careful because I could stay on your site all day. Thanks for all the helpful ideas and sharing your journey. You are truly amazing. Could you consider making a post on balancing media time? I sometimes get out of control with spending most of my day from my laptop to my phone between texting, Pinterest, Facebook, twitter,etc. Do you have any ideas on how to separate and enjoy life? Thank you! I hope you feel better. 🙂
When you don’t actually feel cute but then kind of end up feeling cute because you put a bow in your hair, slipped into a dress that fits, and swiped on your favorite red lipstick 💋 @hillhouse @annmashburn 🎥 by @carterfish, maybe I’ll post the video without music so you can hear her hyping me up, because you can’t imagine the crowd the bore witness to the making of this Reel 🫣
And then there were three ❤️❄️🎄🌟⛸️ Needlepoint stockings are a huge undertaking… they take hours (and hours and hours) of stitching. The final results are more than worth the effort though. These will hang on our mantle every Christmas and I can’t think of anything more special than that. I finished Mike’s stocking at the end of the summer after stitching almost every night for seven months. I am taking a little break and then I’ll start on the baby’s stocking for next Christmas!! 🥹
This tree feels extra special this year. 🎄💫⛸️❤️🕯️ Jack is fully embracing the magic of Christmas (“kiss miss”) and his enthusiasm is downright contagious!
Not one of my best qualities, but I typically feel immense pressure trying to make things feel extra special and perfect and then I get disappointed when the reality doesn’t live up to my (unrealistic) expectations. I wish I could blame social media for this.... but I know the call is coming from inside the house.
This tree seems perfect to me, though, just the way it is. It was a true group effort getting it here. Another one of my not-so-great qualities is that I’m terrible at asking for help when I need it.... this year, I can’t ignore it though. I needed help, and a lot of it. Mike got every holiday storage box up from the basement (no small feat) and hoisted the into the house and got it up in the stand within minutes (then redid it twice to get the angle of the tree just so); my mom and I took multiple trips to the hardware store and drug store for the “right” colored lights (in case you’re wondering, “bright white” is warm yellow and “warm white” is actually bright white... make it make sense); my mom wrapped the tree in lights a second time when we learned the hard way that when the box says you can’t plug in more than five strands together they mean it; and Jack was there to help and hype us all up to say how “boo-full” the tree and lights are– and keeping us in line by scolding and reminding us that we aren’t allowed to touch the ornaments 🤭
I feel a little pang of sadness that we aren’t celebrating a first Christmas with a baby who was supposed to be here, while also struggling through a third trimester (just feeling physically tired and exhausted), while also cherishing our last Christmas as a family of three, while also getting excited knowing our baby will be here before we know it. Sure, it’s a lot of pressure to put on one single tree, yet here I am. ⭐️
Spent the weekend decking the halls 🎄 the garland is up, the tree is up, the wreaths are up! Fueled by three peppermint mochas, one bag of Milanos peppermint slices, one batch of chocolate chip cookies, and one loaf of zucchini bread… my mom and I got it done 🙏🏻
These boots are TOTALLY made for walking! Taking a spin in @stuartweitzman’s iconic 5050 Bold Boot and feeling like an it girl, who happens to value both fashion and comfort! ⭐️ Take advantage of #StuartWeitzman’s Black Friday sale with an extra 25% off full-price and sale styles with code FORYOU25! (Select exclusions apply; through 11/27) This *rarely* happens!! I’ve linked this exact pair of 5050 Bold Boots in the @shop.ltk app! You can shop the boots and a couple of my other sale picks here #liketkit https://liketk.it/4oWbB #fallfashion #swpartner
Can you do a post about Fall Fashion in Florida? I really love all things fall, the boots and scarves, but the weather in Florida is all "I'm a tropical paradise and I will have the sun radiate immense amounts of heat on you despite your desire to wear cute fall things."
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Carly,Good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery…Hope you have a lovely weekend..
How about you post about cooking? Maybe recipes?
i really want to know how is the cost for living in manhattan i really wont to live there some day, but i have no clue, a lot of people tell me that its sooo expensive, but expensive? how much expensive? heheh tks sooo much, this would be so helpfull!!
I just wanted to pop in and say feel better soon and get rest, you are go, go, go, going all of the time 🙂
Hi Carly! Hope you get well soon!I made some NY themed wallpapers last month and I'd love to do a College Prepster Version that you can use and share. If you're interested check out my wallpapers here: http://blog.jessicamariedesign.com/2012/09/dress-your-tech-new-york.html I'd love to help 🙂
Thanks,
Jessica
Hey Carly! I loved your post today just like I love all of your other post. That girl is so sweet and extremely smart!! I include your blog now into my morning routine. As I watch the news on TV, I sit on my iPhone or laptop to read your newest post and thumb through some old ones. I have to be careful because I could stay on your site all day. Thanks for all the helpful ideas and sharing your journey. You are truly amazing. Could you consider making a post on balancing media time? I sometimes get out of control with spending most of my day from my laptop to my phone between texting, Pinterest, Facebook, twitter,etc. Do you have any ideas on how to separate and enjoy life? Thank you! I hope you feel better. 🙂
oh get well soon!! You really need a break and recover 🙂
xo dVb
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Get well soon, Carly!
Feel better and take lots of airbourne! There is a nasty bug going around in Maryland, I had it last week and a good friend is on day 8 of the flu.
I hope you feel better soon! I am the same way — I hate slowing down or stopping, and that usually makes me sicker.
Ugh I have been so sick, too! LOVE the video…I did a ballet number from Coppelia a few years ago – what a sweet pea that little girl is!!
Get well soon! You may have done this previously- but I'd love a post on what blogs you read. 🙂 Jen
Get better soon! I hope you're feeling back to yourself in no time. <3
That video really is inspiring, such talent!
Get lots of rest Carly!
I hope you get better soon. Being sick is no fun so I'll be sure to send all my positive healing happy thoughts your way! 🙂
As for that video, TOO ADORABLE!
That girl is major amazingness <3
~Alice
Ainfinitaire
Hope you're feeling better! I loved the video, thanks for sharing!