(Not) singin' the blues - YouLookFab Forum

Outfit:
Blue patterned blouse - Banana Republic
Straight leg jeans - Jag
Brown braided belt - American Eagle (REALLY old)
Pewter loafers - BC Footwear
Silver celtic pendant necklace
Bronze KS handbag

My work schedule is about to get really, really busy starting next week, and will probably stay that way for a few months. I'd say that means that my presence will be sparse around here, but I'm already pretty much in post-and-go mode with a few times to pop in and comment on other posts. Sorry about that - I miss being more active on the forum and blog.

I have a lot to be grateful for, though. I am so happy with my new job and am thrilled that my team brought me on board permanently. B. and I are happy and are loving our pets. By making an effort to move more and bring lunches to work, making small but measurable strides towards a healthier, more balanced lifestyle in spite of my new weird schedule. I'm also recognizing how socially healthy it was for B. and I to move to the city a year ago - I have a small group of girlfriends who live nearby that get together with one another regularly for potlucks and movie nights, and our friendship has really enriched my life.

I can't help but think how I'm close to what would have been my 4 year anniversary at my last job, and how utterly depressed I was coming in to the office every day. I did everything I could think of to ensure that I'd spend that 4 year mark at a job that was better suited for my strengths and interests.

Basically, I'm happy with where I am right now, and that's a great place to be at.

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11 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

Veteran

So glad to hear all the good news about your situation right now, Kari. I've missed your posts, so it's nice to see you here when you can make it. You look amazing in these blues and the streamlined look. That pendant is gorgeous. I'm headed to Ireland soon, too, so I'll have to take notes from your travel posts.
Oh, love your bag and shoes--they are perfect with this outfit!

Joy

Kari, it's wonderful that you are now in a good place in your life. You look radiant. Take care of yourself.

annagybe

(website)

You look great!
I'm thrilled that your life is much improved.

DeclawedJaguar

That blouse is gorgeous on you! Love the haircut too. How great that everything is finally working out the way you wanted it to!

I too agree about the social benefits of living in a city vs. the 'burbs. I briefly considered a move to the suburbs, but then realized that I would feel so much more isolated and alone there that however much cheaper it would be, it really was not worth it to me!

TraceyLiz65

Change can be a great thing! Like this outfit and metallic shoes.

qfbrenda

You look fantastic! I'm so glad things have improved for you.

Lyn D.

You had me at 'blue'.
Looking good !

HelenInCanada

Congrats on your new job-happy! Hooray! I'm liking the metallics with the blues. The celtic necklace is beautiful!

Deborah

Kari, you look gorgeous, those colours are beautiful on you, and I am so happy that your things are well for you and that your job change, and location change, have brought a better quality of life for you.

Day Vies

Love the metallic purse and shoes as contrast to the blues. I also like the print on the top for added visual interest because the blue is so similar to your jeans. Great look!
You are wholly forgiven for post and runs. It's just nice to have you on the forum.

Anonymous

Kari, I love the rosy metallic accessories with the blues. And I agree with DV, the print adds a nice bit of interest.
I'm so glad you are in a happy place right now. Enjoy... and don't worry about posting and running.

Beth Ann

This is almost monochromatic, but the print makes the look pop and the metallic add a little sheen. Love it, and am so happy when I hear stories of women with dear friends and fulfilling jobs!

Thistle

You look terrific. Mot just your outfit, but your radiant smile. You just glow. You can see how much happier you are!

Lisa

It sounds like you are hitting that place where everything starts to fall into place, which is a great place to be. And lovely blues here, I like the metallics paired with it.

celia

You outfits are always gorgeous but your smile and the all around good vibrations in your life right now make it even better.
Yay for the good things in life.

texstyle

Kari you look so great and happy - very nice to hear things are going well.

Suz

Fab outfit with the bag and shoes, Kari, and love the pendant. You look wonderful and I'm glad things worked out for you.

Kari

Firecracker, how fun! I hope you enjoy Ireland. What a beautiful country!

Declawed Jaguar-city living is a relatively new experience for me. I grew up in the suburbs and lived there except for college, when I lived in a mid-sized city. B. has never lived in the city either. For a while living in the suburbs made sense as we initially both worked there (and I still did, for most of the past year, at the job I recently left) but most of our friends lived in the city, and we felt a but socially isolated in the suburbs while still paying comparable rental prices to what we found in our friends' neighborhood. Now that we both work downtown and live on the outskirts of the city, our life feels much more balanced.

catgirl

*waving*

So glad you're happy and enjoying life - you look great doing it.

tarzy

You worked so hard to change things, and it's nice to see that you're happy with where your life is. You look casual yet pulled together!

abc

Congrats on being in a better place. I went through something similar in the past and didn't realize how unhealthy I was until I got out of that job environment. Kudos to you to recognize it while still there and take steps to change the situation for yourself.

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