https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:34:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2353213 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:09:23 +0000 harmonica 2353213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Bijou</b>, <b>Jaime</b>, <b>Sal </b>- thank you and so happy to see you again!<br /></div><div><b>April </b>- Don't stop! This was so much fun to read about the Chinese zodiac. I'm born in the year of the tiger and tigers supposedly never give up. </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2353210 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:40:14 +0000 Sal 2353210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back Harmonica - lovely to see you post after a tumultuous time.</p> <p>I am also a Dog like Angie (1970 baby!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2353195 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:09:34 +0000 Angie 2353195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>April,</b> smiling and blushing ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2353131 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 09:08:59 +0000 Jaime 2353131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Harmonica - I just commented on your outfit post and here is my answer. Very happy to see you back and glad to hear you have come through those challenging years feeling stronger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2353124 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:44:27 +0000 April 2353124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dog:&nbsp;</b>"In career and love, they are faithful, courageous, agile, smart and warm-hearted. They know how to keep secrets and inspire other people's confidence."&nbsp; Well, DUH.&nbsp; ;)</p> <p>And <b>Monkey </b>as we already know is one of the most intelligent signs.</p> <p>Harmonica, I have totally hijacked your thread with Chinese zodiac information.&nbsp; I'll stop now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2353105 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:43:26 +0000 Angie 2353105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>April</b> and <b>Harmonica</b>, just for fun - I'm a Dog and hubs Greg is a Monkey in Chinese Zodiac. The year of the Dragon (now) is very auspicious for all of us in some way. I'm looking forward to you spreading your mythical magic on the forum, <b>April</b> :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2353091 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:20:29 +0000 Bijou 2353091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, it is lovely to see you again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2353064 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 01:41:30 +0000 April 2353064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, 'tis.&nbsp; Which means if you turn 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and so on this year (after Feb 10) you are a DRAGON!&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, when you read about the traits of the Chinese signs, to me Dragon doesn't sound all that awesome, but apparently it gains special power for being the only mythical creature among the 12 (the others being Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.)</p> <p>Dragons are well matched with Rats (my son) and Monkeys (Mr. A), so the luck just never ends around here! Our Chinese friends commented last week that Rat and Monkey are "the most intelligent" signs so perhaps that's the Dragon's superpower - the ability to mesh well with the most intelligent ones.&nbsp;</p> <p>Do I believe any of this? Not really, but it's fun to know things about how other cultures view people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2353050 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:43:49 +0000 harmonica 2353050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thank you all for the warm welcoming back.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sisi - you are so right about the cloud with the silver lining</div><div>Jules - I'm turning 50 this spring and it seems surreal in so many ways</div><div>Helena - it is so important t nurture both body and soul<br /></div><div>Suz, Angie - so true about the pandemic. We'll only know the real consequences on mental health in the years to come. I think many of us learned to appreciate the value of real connections</div><div>Style Fan, Staysfit - thank you!</div><div>April - this is the year of the Dragon, isn't it?<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352962 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:37:27 +0000 April 2352962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello and welcome back!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Commiserating on the health challenges. I will turn 60 in not many weeks and am letting (trying to let) myself feel the power, promised by my friends from Shanghai, of being a Dragon in the Chinese zodiac.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, we're very glad to have you back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352960 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:17:45 +0000 Staysfit 2352960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back Harmonica! &nbsp;I’m sorry you have had personal struggles, &nbsp;Climbing sounds like an excellent way to improve and maintain health and cope with stress! Belay on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352932 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:12:58 +0000 Style Fan 2352932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back.&nbsp; I am so sorry to hear you had a rough time.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352925 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:16:09 +0000 Angie 2352925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's wonderful to have your fabulous self back, <b>harmonica</b>! Your positive energy, amazing style, and kind persona are a delight. I squealed with joy when you commented after a 5 year hiatus on my Esprit post :)</p> <p>Sorry you've had a rough time, which unfortunately many of us relate to - over the pandemic years especially. Impressively you've come out on top, and have found wonderful ways to cope! WELL DONE. Onward we go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352920 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:36:13 +0000 Suz 2352920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back -- it's lovely to see you. The pandemic years took many of us for quite a ride. I'm glad you feel more grounded now and have found some activities that make you happy and give you energy. My kid adores climbing and does it every week, just about!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352916 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:22:32 +0000 Helena 2352916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back! Amazing that you have found activities that are good for your body and soul *applause* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352865 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:24:22 +0000 Jules 2352865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back! I’m planning to be an active person in my 50s (reached that milestone last month), pursuing activities that bring me joy in my body rather than fitness trends or a specific size, so this is very inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352864 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:24:09 +0000 Sisi 2352864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see you again Harmonica! I am glad to know that you are doing better after a difficult period. Isn't it interesting how this led anyway to something positive - new friends and interest in new sports. This is the famous cloud with the silver lining! I wish you all the best and can't wait to see more of your interesting outfits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352856 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:56:05 +0000 harmonica 2352856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352841 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:18:50 +0000 rachylou 2352841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you ever see Steve Martin’s L.A. Stories? He’s got a line: I’m so busy being happy, I don’t know if I’m happy or not That and the scene where he gets in his car and pulls up two spaces because no one walks in LA… hilarious lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352825 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:45:47 +0000 harmonica 2352825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, rachylou! “Full of pep” makes me smile. Actually, I’m not. Sometimes I pretend so hard I almost believe it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352822 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:25:05 +0000 rachylou 2352822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Harmonica! Can’t believe it’s been so long. Or it’s more, I’m so old 2019 doesn’t sound that long ago Lol! You sound full of pep! How great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delayed-update---long-mia-for-5-years#post-2352809 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:22:57 +0000 harmonica 2352809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It seems like I've been gone for a lifetime, and still many of you are here and make this wonderful community. I'm in awe. My last post was in Jan 2019. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-15">https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-15</a></div><div><br /> </div><div>Since then, life really sent me to places I've never knew before. It's been a roller coaster with insane highs and severe lows. I would not want this on my worst enemy, but I'm finally sort of getting back on track. I've been struggling with health issues and just recently started working again. It's far from full time, but baby-steps is the way to go.<br /> My three boys have all grown taller than me (firstborn has moved out) and the co-parenting is as smooth as it can be. After all, I am blessed. </div><div><br /> </div><div>The best part of these chaotic years is that I made wonderful new friendships that led me to fall in love with bouldering/climbing and working out. Physical activity is now my no. 1 go-to receipt for feeling better no matter what life brings on. I’ve never been in better shape since early thirties. As a teen, I loved climbing in trees, playing handball and cycling. My legs were always bruised and I never cared because the bruises were signs of me having fun. Getting my body moving reminds me of my young self and it feels grounding and healing.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>Stylewise, I've been way more casual and partially living in workout clothes. Jeans and a white tee has been my go-to outfit. I've purged a lot in my closet, but also kept items designated for work, although I’m changing direction and don’t quite know yet where my next stop will be. Some items might not come into play again, but I'll hold on to them a little longer. My weight has been fluctuating quite a bit, hence I've kept items that are one size wrong. I’m grateful that my wardrobe can take me through anything quite easily. I've also gone through a few different hair styles, from long/black to short/blond to now orange.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>Anyways, I'm glad to slowly make a return and I'm so, so happy to see so many of you from back then still being active members. It's really heartwarming.<br /> </div> </p>