It has been years since I have worn it, but it is still hanging in my closet. Why? Because one day I might like to wear it again.
As I was cleaning out and reorganizing my closet yesterday I saw it and nearly put it in the "keep" pile yet again. In my mind it is fresh and romantic, beckoning a barefoot walk on the beach. In reality, I am a 5 foot frump in it, and how often am I on a beach?!
This blog has been like that dress. I just know it's here, and one day I may actually write about the things I think about.
Today was momentous. I actually loaded the dress up (along with the too big and too small things that I think I may one day fit in again, the long jean skirt that may make a comeback some day, and the expensive formal dress that I've been meaning to put on ebay for a year now) and took it to a consignment store.
And so, in occasion with out with the old, in with the new..... a simple post, hopefully the one that will break the ice, or silence rather.
So much is going on in my life that I almost feel numb to it all. Words are saved for my journal (I still favor pen and ink) and two-way conversations with friends. Life is a whirlwind of preparing for a move to NY, selling our house, grieving the loss of my dear grandfather, and still trying to play mom, wife, and friend.
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I'm getting ready for a move, too! It's exhausting.
what's happening in NY?
I'm so glad you're back...glad to know you got rid of the romantic frock. I think I wore that out on a beach project and let me just say, you should have stopped me... Doesn't it feel great to get rid of all that clutter??!!
Hi Angie, I have that SAME dress, Gap, right? ...Got it in high school and it never looked as good on me as I thought it should :) but it was one of my faves and I think I've still got it in my closet too. I try to hang on to a couple of items I loved to represent each stage of my life, this was one of the things I chose from then.
But i digress...Good luck with your cleaning out and getting ready to move!
Blessings,
Megan T
April, I didn't mention it, but I got it while on SBP. Brett, Bef and I were so excited to load up on linen dresses and skirts. I've seen the pics from that summer - so WHY have I held on to it?!
I need you to come help when I clean out my closets.
Maybe I'll hang the picture in my closet.
i just lived in dresses like that one for years. i loved the long linen dress comfort! i also have a few photos of b and i on the beach barefoot (not pregnant.) with me in a similar dress! ha!
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