This week was just one, long spiral. I was getting annoyed at myself for not being able to pull out of it, and then I realized that there is Just. A. Lot. Going. On. right now. Like, A LOT. In the world, at work, in my personal sphere. There is only so much emotional regulation my ADHD brain can handle at one time. Sometimes, falling apart (for a little while) is just, well, unavoidable. I know I’ll pull myself together again sooner or later. In the meantime, what I need most from myself is grace, not a guilt trip.
It hasn’t been all bad, though. This past weekend, my husband and I had a blast at dinner with some new friends; we celebrated our daughter’s 12th birthday (she’s officially a tween but going on 25, lol!); and had a lovely family BBQ at my dad’s house. I got a pedicure and finally found a cute pinkie ring (it’s been a journey, y’all).
I also did the seasonal switch in my closet, moving from summer to fall and doing some editing in the process. I may have jumped the gun a bit – the weather has been holding steady here (for once!) – but I was feeling the urge for a clean-out / fresh start with my clothes. As the season progresses, I plan to do more editing because I still feel like my closet is too full for my current needs. I’m finding that I crave less variety than in the past and gravitate more towards wearing my fave pieces on repeat.
The problem is that there are very few low-hanging fruit left to trim in my wardrobe. It’s easy to pick out and get rid of items that are ill-fitting, poor quality, or not my style … but that doesn’t describe anything currently in my closet. Like, I love all of the eleventy million skirts I currently own. I might love some of them slightly more than others, but the differential isn’t so significant as to make it a no-brainer when it comes to downsizing. I know, first world problems.
To not compound my problem, I’m staying away from fall trend forecasts. I don’t need to play with fire temptation when it comes to buying new things. I’ve also decided to forego making a fall wishlist this year – mostly because I don’t feel like I need anything, and also because I don’t want to convince myself I need anything. I am debating potentially getting a long trench coat (thrifted, of course) but I’m not entirely sure that the oversized look is something I like on myself. I think I’ll try on a few options if/when I come across them at the thrift store and assess.
Which reminds me … I still need to go through my outerwear closet, oop.
And my shoes.
I guess I know what I’ll be doing this weekend.
Have a great weekend!
New hair, don’t care!! Nice change!