https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:48:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1412204 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 01:25:25 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1412204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you pop back in, AnnieMouse. I hope things are becoming more settled and less stressful for you with each day now. It's nice to have you participate, when it works for you to do so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1409066 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:58:28 +0000 Marley 1409066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh AnnieMouse - that is just too much for one person to endure! &nbsp;I am so sorry that you have had to go through all of this stress and loss! &nbsp;Has your job got straightened out yet? &nbsp;And how about your house - did it get sold?</p> <p>Like I told you on my message to you - I noticed that you weren't around anymore and really missed you - and so I was thrilled when I saw you comment on a thread! &nbsp;I love your style (your hair just<i> kills</i> me!) and I always liked your observations and comments. &nbsp;Also - I don't think that I commented on your shopping thread from back in February (because I was visiting my mom at the time and kind of distracted) - but your words really resonated with me and my own shopping habits and addictive behavior. &nbsp;I too have been taking a long hard look at what and why and when I shop/buy - and it's not pretty. &nbsp;The shame and guilt can be overwhelming - as well as the compulsion to just keep on buying in order to deal with the shame and guilt. &nbsp;Ugh!</p> <p>So - welcome back AnnieMouse - and I totally "get it" if you feel like you can't lurk here or participate very often. &nbsp;Just do what you think is best/most healthy for you!<br />Hugs - Marley</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1406044 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:33:57 +0000 Laurinda 1406044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! <br />Heartfelt condolences on your losses.<br />And great to see you back.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1406037 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:05:44 +0000 approprio 1406037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry for your losses. Stay strong!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1406019 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:26:19 +0000 Beth Ann 1406019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you peacefulness and time to breathe and heal in the coming year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405988 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:48:37 +0000 catgirl 1405988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow.&nbsp; I always miss lots of people when they are not here, but I don't feel there's any need to explain or justify - life happens.&nbsp; I hope you are recovering from a rough road and will be back here when you can!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405974 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:32:09 +0000 shedev 1405974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just thinking about you yesterday. I'm so sorry for all you've been thru lately. I hope much better things are around the corner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405918 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 21:03:41 +0000 Angie 1405918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to see you again Annie, and know that you are always welcome on YLF. &nbsp;You've been through a very hectic time, and I wish you and your family strength. Take care. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405904 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:34:33 +0000 columbine(erin) 1405904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry for the losses you have had. Hugs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405877 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:16:24 +0000 deb 1405877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs sent your way. Glad to see you are hanging in there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405863 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:35:23 +0000 Ornella 1405863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To say it's been overwhelming just to read is an understatement, I cannot begin to understand how you actually feelt through this all. Wishing you strength, better times and of course, YLF is here as and when you need pick-me-ups. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405838 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:48:32 +0000 rachylou 1405838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Intense time. Here or not, you're always definitely here, tho, Miss Annie Mouse. Permanently etched on my brain </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405826 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:18:09 +0000 LACeleste 1405826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was so happy to see your post too. &nbsp;</p> <p>My heart goes out to you for all the loss you have experienced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405810 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:27:19 +0000 abc 1405810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Waving back and hugs to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405791 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:50:12 +0000 Suz 1405791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, AnnieMouse, this is an incredible story! What a year of stress this has been for you -- just overwhelming! It certainly puts shopping into perspective, I guess. I am so sorry that you have had to undergo all of this and hope it means you are now moving into a better phase. I am sure there will be a lot to deal with as you continue to negotiate the changes in your brother's character. Hugs to you, and please know you are welcome in whatever capacity makes you happy here!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waving-1#post-1405751 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:19:25 +0000 AnnieMouse 1405751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Recently, I posted in a thread and received a message from Marley, saying she was glad I was back.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was a bit caught off-guard - I hadn't realised I'd been missed, and it made me feel quite warm and squishy (that's a good thing).&nbsp;</p> <p>It also made me want to share some of where I've been.&nbsp;</p> <p>Back in March (February? Earlier this year), I spent <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-as-an-addiction-self-analysis-and-probably-tldr">quite a lot of time parsing some of my shopping habits</a>, and I came to a new&nbsp;understanding of myself and some of my habits. With that,&nbsp;I realised that I needed to re-evaluate some of those motivations and behaviours. As a result of that navel-gazing, I found I needed to really dial back the time I spent lurking around fashion sites - much in the same way a drunk would have difficulty relaxing in a bar, the temptation was REALLY high and difficult to battle.&nbsp;</p> <p>Shortly thereafter, there was a lot of upheaval at work, wherein my role was eliminated, and I was working towards creating a new role - and all of the corporate hoo-rah that goes along with that. And then I was asked to speak at a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-what-to-wear-creative-conference">Burning Man leadership conference</a>, after which a lot of my free time got consumed with working on local events (I help organise and plan two smaller "regional" events in the same vein). At the same time, I began an application process to become an official regional contact for Burning Man - a sort of ambassador, if you will - and was working on a number of household improvements in order to get my house ready to sell. During this period, one of my best friends passed away very suddenly. Over the next several months, several more friends and aquaintences passed away quite rapidly (a total of four more), and at work, we continued to try to figure out what that new role was going to be, exactly.</p> <p>It was a hectic summer. And then, in September, my younger brother went missing. And when we found him, we were devestated to learn that the HIM of him was gone - it was his body, but he had chosen to let his spirit move onto its next adventure. For the past several months, I've been trying to figure out hwo to incorporate the loss of him into my life in a way I can handle.&nbsp;</p> <p>All of which has meant I haven't been around here as much as I would've liked. But through out it all, you have been on my mind. And it really helped me feel connected when Marley messaged me. So thank you for being here, even if you didn't realise you had been.&nbsp;</p>