Hello, from the other side.
1. It’s been hard learning to give myself a break. I have my rare epiphanies where I can pull myself out before I start sinking, but it’s hard. So, to cope, I’m shopping more than I ever have. Do I advise it? Not unless you’ve been a saver most of your life, but retail therapy is a thing for a reason. I’m not sure that money can buy happiness, but it’s pretty damn close. (I like surround myself with books and pretty things, OK?)
2. My Filofax has been my saving grace. Fine, fine, rephrase: I’m mildly obsessed with having my life organized neatly in a little, on-the-go binder. You win. There’s great comfort in list-making, pre-planning, and checking off to-do boxes. Life (work, personal, dance) has been 50 shades of busy lately, and having everything written down helps reassure that I can do it all…
…as long as I don’t sleep.
3. While I’ve yet to detox my self, I’ve detoxed my living quarters top to bottom. Wall to wall (cue Chris Brown). Every drawer, every corner, no crevice left untouched. Wardrobe editing could have been a tad more ruthless to be honest, but in whole, I’m pretty pleased with myself. My bookshelf makes me happy, my closet makes me excited, my vanity makes me want to get up and get ready, my lingerie collection makes me squeal.
It’s the little things that count the most. Your living space—especially if you’re a creative soul—is paramount to happiness and sanity, I’ve found, and doing something as simple as sweeping makes me feel calm immediately. Deep-cleaning is therapeutic. Doing it in 4.5 inch heels makes it a workout. It’s like doing hot yoga sans the sweat and intake of strangers’ CO2.
4. The Line by K is everything, everything, everything. I want to live in Karla’s pieces; I have every item (save the two sold out dresses my heart THROBS for) and two of the trousers. Seriously, though. These are not-your-ordinary basics and quality, as expected, is top-notch. I’m super into brands that I believe in: this one is worth the investment. #notsponsored #checkmycreditcardbill
5. Two weeks until a new routine is debuted! I’m nervous, I’m stressed, I’m excited. I love this piece, I love the women I perform with. Just good vibes all around.
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xx
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