A hello, new specs and new dressing opportunities

Hello everyone. I saw Angie’s birthday blog post and that brought me here and made me log in again after ages...

There hasn’t been happening a lot style wise, but I’m hopeful that I will be able to get back into the groove again this year. I’m going to start a new job in two months time (hopefully less stressful) and also move back to the city for that. All the stress over the last two years made me gain quite a bit of weight back, but I’m already on a good way now to loose some of that again. But of course this has resulted in not having a lot of dressing variety in a while. I really hope to change things up a bit once again after my move. Still sticking to my style and the goal of a smaller and mostly sustainable wardrobe of course.

And I’m going to get myself a new closet with a decent clothes rail when I move to my new flat, so I’ll finally have enough space to store my things neatly. I’m so looking forward to that!

Also got some new specs about three weeks ago, I really like them. I think they’re more “grown up” than my old pair - although that sounds totally silly. But then I’m going to be 30 this year! Time flies when you’re having fun, right?

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6 years ago

LaPed

Veteran

Welcome back! Nice to see you. Wishing you luck with the move and the new job. The specs look fab!!

Anonymous

Happy upcoming birthday! Then they'll bombard you with the "things you Must own now that you're 30" and "things you must toss Straightaway now that you're 30" articles...repeat age 40...repeat age 50...

Astrid

Thanks LP! I already have a flat, that was my biggest worry, with the prices going through the roof. But I was lucky. So I’m not all that stressed.

Ha, suntiger, you’re right. Luckily there’s YLF where age is just a number.

Definitely! I don't think Angie has ever said anything like that

rachylou

Looking beautiful, Astrid! Congrats on your new job! 30 is a good age. Not young and stupid, not so old that you injure yourself sleeping (I declare myself officially old this year, lol, because I can do that now.)

No, definitely not! That’s one thing I’ve always loved about this community.

Haha, Rachy, I’ve missed you! And thanks.

unfrumped

So cute! Beautiful as ever. Good luck with all the transitions.

Thank you, unfrumped. I’m looking forward to it. The last few months have been a drag, so the job change is a good thing.

Cardiff girl

Love the new specs!look very current and suit you well.3O seems quite young to me now so enjoy it,you ve got years to go before you have to grow up!

Inge

(website)

Moderator

Oh lovely to see you again, Astrid! The new specs are fun, and congratulations on the new job!

Thanks Cardiff girl and Inge!

taylor

Welcome back Astrid!
Fabulous specs , much success in your new job

Firecracker (Sharan)

Astrid, great to see you again. You are looking as adorable as ever, and the new specs are very cool looking on you. Good luck with your move, and congratulations on the new job!

bj1111

astrid! sorry to hear about the stress. two years is a long time to be under such pressure.

fingers crossed the new position is going to be much better. whats the new place like? longer/shorter commute? looking forward to seeing what you put together.

i loved my thirties...im sure you will too

Thank you Taylor and Firecracker!

Thanks bj1111. It hasn’t been that stressful for the whole time, but it’s been creeping up on me. I have a long commute right now, over an hour per single trip, with a combination of public transport and car. And that’s if everything works out, it rarely does. Plus I often have to be at work early, which means getting up at 5am (I’m not a morning person). Lots of travel too, mostly day trips but it still takes energy. I’ll be able to start later in the morning with the new job, of course I’m also staying longer but I don’t mind that. And I’ll have a much shorter commute, just 10 minutes walking to the train station and then 15 minutes by train without changing the line. Plus a lot less travelling. It’s about 200km from where I live right now and a completely new city for me, but the few times I’ve been so far I liked it there. And it’s near enough that I can still come down for the weekend to visit my parents if I want, so that’s nice. Although the best thing about the new job is that it’s a permanent contract, I’m on a fixed-term work contract right now. It’s definitely nice to have that security!

Stagiaire Fash

It’s good to hear from you again, and wow, what exciting changes! You look adorable—glasses, haircut, and smile. The commute and permanent position sound like huge improvements. I hope we see more posts from you, and wish you all the best with the move and job change.

kkards

congratulations on the new job! and yay for approaching your upcoming birthday with a new pair of glasses that reflect you and your new stage in life....they look great and so do you....lovely to see you again

Jaime

Great new glasses, love your hair, and good luck!

deb

It is so nice to see you, Astrid. Love your new specs.

Sal

Hi Astrid...
I love the glasses and the new shorter commute (and permanent job) sound great. Nice to have some walking in the commute too.

We are coming out of a long summer here - everything is dry. But today it was pretty cool this morning so it is turning.

I hope the move works out brilliantly for you.

Cheers
Sally

Eliza

Hi Astrid- glad you popped in. Congratulations on your new job; sounds like it offers some great opportunities. Love your hairstyle and the new specs. Best with the transition.

Thanks to everyone for the compliments and the good wishes!

@Sally
It’s just starting to warm up here, our trees are budding and right now the sun is shining... It’s lovely. I’m really happy that I will move when it’s warm outside - I remember moving to Berlin in October and afterwards it was dark, cold and grey for months. That was just so depressing!
(I read that you’re going to Italy soon - safe travels and I hope you have a wonderful time!)

Gaylene

Hey, Astrid, great to hear from you and congratulations on your new job. But, wow, I can’t believe you are having a 30th birthday...you look amazing!

Becky

Good to hear from you again, Astrid. The specs look great -- very fresh. Wishing you all the best in your new venture.

Thank you, Gaylene! But it's true - I've been noticing some grey hairs lately. Although my birthday is in the fall, so I have some months to go yet.

Thank you, Becky.

Helena

You look great Astrid; love the glasses!

Kari

Hi Astrid! Wonderful to see you here. I love the specs and the hair, and I’m excited to hear about good changes coming to you. I hope you’ll drop in again to share how it’s going.

smittie

Lovey to see you. I hope you’re keeping well and that life stresses have subsided.

I really like your new glasses!

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