c/o Karen Walker Sunglasses (And check out Endless Eyewear! So awesome.) / Madewell Chambray Top (Old, newer version here) / J.Crew Jeans and Earrings / c/o Barrington Gifts Tote / c/o Naturalizer Sandals (Also available at Nordstrom) / C.Wonder Bangle (Old, but love this Moon and Lola tortoise cuff!) / c/o Daniel Wellington Watch / c/o Emma McKinstry “Save the Date” Necklace
Mitch and I have had an incredibly stressful and busy week–which I’ll get into later–and I kind of can’t believe that today isn’t Friday. I mean, if I want to shower and get dressed today, I’m either going to have to wear my super uncomfortable underwear (sorry–TMI) or somehow manage to do a load of laundry, haha. That’s how behind on life we are.
Normally, when I get overwhelmed or have a lot going on, I keep plugging away until I break down. I’m known for pulling college-style all-nighters and skipping meals, and it never ends well. Poor Mitch. So many mini meltdowns, and not enough french fries and ice cream to solve my problems.
This time, though, I’m letting some stuff slide for the sake of my sanity. My blog, freelance work, email account, apartment, and social life have taken the back burner. And I’m trying to find the humor in the situation. When it seems that everything that could possibly goes wrong does go wrong, I laugh. And when I’m running around like a chicken with its head cut off, I stop and remind myself to chill. Take the situation one step at a time. The world won’t explode if there are little delays.
Ah, sorry. I hate it when bloggers are vague. More on this soon, but can’t everyone relate to these feelings in some way? When a bunch of big things happen at once, and you have to somehow handle them all, and also work and maintain your status as a human being and remember to breathe? Even the best multi-taskers fall down sometimes, right? (That was a weird Howie Day reference, by the way. #throwback)
ANYWAY. My apologies for rambling. And I don’t mean to raise concern. (Things are truly good on the Larkin front!) I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’m really, really excited about happy hour on Friday, haha. I’m excited for 80-degree temps, a cold glass of Chardonnay, and relaxing with Mitch.
Week from Hell, I’m totally going to conquer you. ;)
Also–Ridiculously Comfortable and Casual Outfit, I love you. And giant Karen Walker Sunnies from Ditto? Way to hide those dark circles.
Onward!
Photos by Blair of The Fox and She and Jess of The Golden Girl
Love you, B! Friday’s almost here. You got this!
Love you, M! I miss you so much. When are you coming back to the US? We need to chat! So much to catch up on!
I miss you too! I will be back for my bestie Erika’s wedding in the beginning of September. I haven’t booked my ticket yet, but I’ll let you know. Any plans to be back East around the end of August/into September?
Hoping you find a comfy pair of panties in the back of your drawer this morning! ;) Tomorrow is Friday…conquer you will!!!
Susan,
I did not… but I managed to do laundry first thing in the AM. I’m so ridiculous! Haha ;)
xoxo!
Hope today and tomorrow fly by so you can have that glass of wine you deserve! (I’m an event manager and we have a big B2B expo in the fall. I’m like this ALL October.)
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Jessica,
AH! I can’t imagine being like this for a whole season! I’m so ready for 5 o’clock on Friday. Thank you so much, Girl! :)
Sorry you had a crazy week, but on the plus side we’re only two days away from the weekend! Plus the weather getting nicer has to be a nice consolation prize!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
YES! The weather is incredible! I hear that you guys are getting it tomorrow!
Live it up. Flip flops and dresses for the win.
xoxo
Kelly – I adore you! You will indeed conquer this week – its almost over. I can SO relate to times like this in my life! On a brighter note – this outfit is perfect! You look so cute!!!
Thank you so much, Nicole! I can already see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hard weeks make for GREAT weekends, too… right?! Hehe. Hope you have the best weekend! Thanks again, Girl! :) xoxo!
I am so sorry you have had such a rough week. Weeks like that are seriously the worst! I am here if you ever want to talk :)
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Awww—Hunter, thank you. You made my night! Such a sweetheart. :) So lucky to be part of the blogging community.
I know all about that feeling of the world ending if you don’t get a blog post up when you were hoping to or you don’t return an email within your normal time range and the slew of other things we worry about. Shit happens and fretting over these things normally just adds to my unhealthy stress levels! I hope your hellacious week turns around and that glass of chardonnay comes as quickly as possible for you ;)
26 and Not Counting
Jess, THANK YOU. Yeah, I’m pretty much the worst e-mailer ever. It’s just not my strong suit. Trying to be better, but I’m so easily overwhelmed, and it just seems to pile up. Planning on working through it tomorrow, though! :)
And YAY to Friday and de-stressing. Hope you have a great weekend, and THANK YOU! xoxo
I love this post, because it’s so relatable. Ugh, don’t you hate weeks like that?! Especially with the laundry issue… hahaha I hope everything calms down soon! In the meantime, Friday night is TOMORROW and you’ve got 2 cute roommates to snuggle with :)
Lauren, you’re the cutest. Thank you! And I can’t WAIT for our “internet date,” hahaha… #dorks
Ooo girl I feel you, I was having some super struggs getting up this morning knowing it wasn’t quite Friday yet. If it’s any help, those sandals are adorable!
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Kristina,
It’s finally Friday! WOOOO! :) Thank you so much for your encouragement. Have a great weekend!
Hope your week starts looking up! At least you look fabulous while being stressed!
xo
Alex | Mrs. Mason Dixon
Thanks, Alex! xx
ALMOST there! Work, life and stress all seem to get out of control at the same time. When it rains it pours. I’ll definitely have raise a glass in your honor tomorrow (or tonight)!
Wandeleur
http://www.wandeleur.com
Ugh, I SO wish we were raising that glass together. ;) Thanks, you two!! xoxo!
Amen! What a week. I am depressed that it isn’t Friday yet. I have a bazillion things to do this weekend.
Kit, I think you have a bazillion things to do ALL the time, hahaha. You’re the best multi-tasker I know. I need to take lessons from you! :) xoxo!!
Sorry to hear your week has been so bad, Kelly! In the fall-early winter, I was going through a really hard time, and stress had the better of me. I was binge eating everything in sight, sitting at my desk in tears nightly, and being a “moody bitch” (is how my dad kindly worded it). But after starting some much needed anxiety medicine, and signing up for some cognitive therapy classes to begin soon, I’m feeling a lot more relaxed and back to my old self. Things will get better, and I hope you are feeling more relaxed soon!
-Katherine
http://thegreenbows.blogspot.ca