Johnny Was Dibble Dress, Quay Australia Sunglasses
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Johnny Was
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I blog for a million reasons. A friend asked me the other day if she should start a blog and a fitness business. “Only if you really plan on doing the work,” was my response. She was under the delusion that you could “blog” from an Instagram account.
We discussed the many aspects of fitness that she was knowledgeable about, and I’d mapped her entire success story out in my mind as we talked…but it all comes down to who is willing to do the work. Most people quit within 3 years when there is no exterior immediate gratification. For me, the gratification comes from within. It’s my little legacy.
I had read an article about 6 months ago in which it pointed out the benefits of blogging. The main point that was in the article was the fact that the writer/creator tends to live a more intentionallifestyle. You plan your personal time more effectively because you must if you plan on squeezing in time to create.
We love to plan moments to stop by our local pond to feed the ducks. We decided to take Blanca as an educational experience for her. She wants to chase and torture everything so I try to take her places to get her more acclimated to the universe. She growls at people until she decides if she likes them or not because she doesn’t see people often enough. The poor ducks were happy to see us all, and didn’t know to be concerned about Blanca. She wanted to squirm out of my arms and pick up a duckling like one of her baby dolls and probably slam it to the ground to be a bully. She really couldn’t stand the view of me feeding them. It was madness to her.
My hope would be that she becomes more easy going eventually.
It was great to take time for nature, for lunch together, to wear a pretty Johnny Was dress, and to let Blanca come have a nice experience.
I am trying to let her know how special she is and work on some behavioral issues because in 2 weeks we have a new rescue coming to live with us! His name is Benji and I feel in love with him at an SPCA adoption event. He has had a tragic little life until recently. He is still with his foster mom while finishing up his doctor visits. I had the little guy come over fora visit to see how the girls would do with him. Of course, Bella likes nobody really…but we just ignore her mean diva streak. Blanca LOVED Benji and blocked Bella from getting too close to Benji. We were all shocked to see her protect him from mean little Bella and we knew then that he would be welcomed into his furever home! I can’t wait to share his pictures when he comes!
Thank you so much for all who actually come to the blog and read a little! I don’t write too much because people don’t read like they used to. I, personally spend tons of time reading throughout the day but I am also guilty of watching a lot of videos so I can keep up with #The Storm #TheGreatAwakening and #Qanon in general. It’s impossible to find anyone who knows anything about what all that is, so it’s a lonely road!
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BLACK SUMMER 2017
Black is for summer. Especially pool side because its so forgiving! Typically, when I get home from work, I throw on a swim suit – typically the black “Granny” suit you see above. I then go outside to water my flowers and plants, let the girls float on their floats – sometime I do it with them, and together we suck what daylight, peace and joy is left out of the day!
I actually bought one of those huge pink swan floats and the dogs get excited when I get a towel and drag it to the pool. Its very undignified but its relaxing and it has become our thing. Of course we take pictures for proof of our fun together, but it’s so eccentric in appearance to be sunbathing on a swan float with dogs, wine and catching up on the day’s infowars.com Youtube videos…
The black Johnny Was Kimono is a summer staple for me. I wore it to work over a sheer, black mini dress, then threw it on while outside over the black swim suit. As to the mini dress… it’s just a few inches above the knee. I have about 1 1/2 more years before my knees will sag to the point of needing to be concealed forever, unless I get a knee-tuck.) Its versatile, light weight and has great colored embroidery. I try to not totally fry my transparent skin in the sun, so its a perfect cover until the sun goes down!
My husband came out, and we decided to shoot a mini blog post in 5 minutes and I literally still had on the large Kate Spade earrings because I had simply not removed them yet! They are super light and I think they are fun!
It is getting super difficult to take blog photos lately. I am trying to make it about the items and not about me because I am not that interesting or lovely. There are a lot of posts on decor or other things that do not require I be in photos and that makes me happy.
Initially, when I started the site, I had decided that there would be no future run for a senate seat so I could post whatever I like and it wouldn’t matter in the end. However, I am beginning to feel over qualified for a seat somewhere after seeing the insane ramblings of people such as Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee. And where is the part in which they pack up and go home? Maxine Waters is 78. She’s been accused of ethics violations in the past, which basically all stem around using her position for personal gain. Yet, she continues to throw out baseless claims and shout “impeachment” about Trump. I do not think she knows what impeachment actually is, based on her interviews about the subject. At a certain point, these people need to be shown the door. A cognitive understanding assessment needs to be given to people past a certain age, period. For her to question his mental health, s insane when she exhibits less mental capacity than he does by far.
Interestingly enough, a bill is to be introduced by Rep Ted Lieu to subject the president to mental health evaluations. I wonder if they realize this should be across the board? A lot of people wouldn’t have positions anymore, and that would be a great thing.
Enjoy your summer and try to suck a little joy out of every day!
-SDS
COLD SNAP
I am so happy to be pumping out a quick blog post! Â We had a final cold snap so I was able to get in a final use out of my Johnny Was Sweater Wrap and a new Eshakti custom made to measure dress that they had sent me many weeks ago!
Of course, I couldn’t resist another black dress…but as I scanned the eshakti.com site, there were other things I was interested in as well! When this came in the mail, I tried it on immediately and of course I was shocked when it fit perfectly according to my measurements.
We were on our way to dinner and we were both extremely hangry and behind schedule for dinner so again….rushing.  However, my husband is really pushing me to continue to take time to work on my projects and hobbies so he has been a positive force.  Since Eshakti sent me this dress, it’s been patiently waiting in the queue to be worn! So BAM! Here she is.
After the remodel and the recent move, my home office is taking shape so I feel I can take some moments to live the dream. This means different things to different people. To me, it means that I follow my interests and dreams and work on what I love.
For weeks, my life was full of chandelier and tile shopping, staring at paint samples and researching design inspiration, and packing boxes.  Alone. With no help.  I think mt husband was doing that thing Jazzy would always do when she wanted to avoid something… look away thinking that if she wasn’t looking at it, it wasn’t really there. Ignore it.  he literally started packing the same day the movers came.
Now, I am in the mode of gardening and reworking the landscaping. Â There was a hard freeze in January so plants that usually can hold on through the winter did not make it. Â I love tropicals nestled in between evergreens so that the winter look is not bare and naked during the die down months of winter. Â With landscaping, I get a bit obsessed, and am constantly buying plants. IT is my goal to eventually see absolute;y no fence!
Yes, tend to get obsessed with gardening so I am slowing down on that for now because I got a really great start on reestablishing the yard. Â I want to share photos once Spring really kicks in. Â I also started a mini garden with all types of tomatoes, peppers, onions and such. Â I’m not putting a ton of work into them, but I want to see if I am nurturing enough before investing in a greenhouse.
We do have lemon and pear trees here already, and I added a fig tree a few weeks ago. Â I feel so happy and complete when gardening and when things grow and look nice outside. Â We love having trees and flowers that attract birds.
I guess my point is that I have been busy trying to finish the decorating, landscaping, and moving in process in general.
I am also working on product development for some things I am passionate about, so stay tuned!
In the meantime, there’s always blogging! This dress comes to you via Eshakti, and there are a million reasons to check out their site. Â Out of those reasons, custom fit merchandise at the same price a common clothing item would cost, is the best reason!
If you check them out, or have ordered before, let me know what you think. The last dress they sent me was a retro fabulous, black and white number with a ton of fabric from the waist down…which meant I ended up in the feed of  some people’s “plus sized” Pinterest feeds ! LOL! Note to self, make more of an effort to appear thin in photos.Â
I love Eshakti, and will probably head over there in a few minutes to see what else I can find! One thing is for sure…it will fit great when it arrives on your door step!
-March 27, 2017
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