Eileen Fisher organic cotton tee
Ozma raw silk cypress playsuit (from last year)
Birkenstock Arizona sandals
Marsell 4 Dritta bag (few years old) | white on sale
My mother called me yesterday to let me know I could bring my grey EF organic cotton tee shirt (the one I’m wearing here) to the beach because she’s bringing her blue one (she also has this grey one). Haha…That made me smile. I loved that she would be concerned that we were wearing the same thing. She was also worried about that for my nephew’s graduation: my step-mom also has quite a bit of Eileen Fisher, as does my sister, and she was worried about all of them looking alike. They did, because they were all wearing Eileen Fisher LOL, but I thought it was great 🙂 I wore James Perse.
Anyway, I told her I probably wasn’t bringing this top because I don’t wear it as much as I thought I would. That’s always a challenge to me though, so I pulled it out and wore it the rest of the day yesterday and am wearing it again today. *shrugs*
I had the best of intentions today. I was going to write a big, juicy post that would hold you through my vacation next week. I started penning my thoughts about Leah’s Fourth of July article (so good…), and I also wanted to finally address my thoughts on some political issues, but I mostly want to explain why I choose NOT to talk about such things here (it may not seem like it, but I’m a quiet person and prefer not to “advertise” the things I do to make the world a better place – in my view, anyway; maybe I’m old school, but that is something you do quietly and consistently, not loudly and when everyone else is doing it).
But I’m not feeling very articulate today and am afraid if I try to put more of my thoughts down they won’t be as coherent as I’d like them to be, so I’m going to wait.
I’m feeling much better and looking forward to vacation next week, but for me, excitement is always always always overshadowed by anxiety. I’m worried about having what I want/need with me (I can be pretty high maintenance LOL), about the 13 hour drive on Sunday, about 12 (13?) people sharing a house for 5 days, about the weather, about the rental house…
This is nothing new; I write about packing/travel anxiety every.single.time I write about a trip or vacation. This time, I’m not really concerned about clothing – we’re near the beach, and the house has a pool, so I’ll be wearing caftans, etc. most of the time – it’s more about food. We’re going to be nowhere near a big grocery store chain and I’m waaaaaaaaaaay too particular about what I eat.
Ah, never mind, it’ll all turn out beautifully and we’ll have a great time. I am so grateful I get to spend time with so much family next week!!
I probably won’t post at all next week, and won’t have any new arrivals at slowre, but you guys, I just got several shipments in and most of it is ELIZABETH SUZANN!!!!! So that will be trickling in the rest of July….
I do hope you all have a great weekend and week ahead, whatever you’re doing !! I’ll miss you!
Thank you for your kind words about my post! It means a lot to know that you’re reading my stuff, especially the heavier hitting or more vulnerable stuff. Even though I often talk about political/social issues online, there things I do personally that I don’t share with anyone, a sort of “don’t let your right hand know what your left hand is doing” biblical thing. We shouldn’t be doing nice things so that people will like us more, but it’s so tempting to do that with the internet.
On an unrelated note, travel makes me anxious, too. I normally forget that part when I’m reminiscing about trips, but I spent half the time I was in NY feeling nauseous. Luckily, next week I’m going on a mountain retreat, which is far less stressful. Best of luck with your trip. I’m sure it will be wonderful.
leah, your writing is so powerful – you say what you mean so articulately and in a perfectly concise way. and i LOVE vulnerable stuff 🙂 it’s really only when i make myself vulnerable here (everywhere) that i grow…so i appreciate when others open up too.
and yes, that’s my problem i think with a lot of the instagram posts, etc., about political issues lately – i can’t help but feel like a lot of it is for social media’s sake. not that it’s also not genuine, but i have a hard time with “hey!! look what i’m doing!!!” – especially when EVERYONE else is doing it too. that’s not so hard. what’s hard is doing it when no one else is doing it; when the momentum is gone.
i’m sorry you were nauseous on your trip to NYC. that’s a lot of what i worry about – i have a pretty sensitive stomach and have to really be careful what i eat so i can feel good. there’s sometimes a fine line…
Have a great vacation with your family! I envy you—relaxing sounds heavenly. My husband talked me into letting him get a chocolate lab puppy for his 50th birthday and while she is cute as all get out, she is driving me crazy! I am a creature of habit and miss my afternoon quiet time, reading, drinking tea…now, I run around cleaning up pee!
Have a wonderful vacation Grechen! I will definitely miss your posts, but you totally deserve a break.
Btw, I looove your outfit today! It’s so chic and casual and comfortable-looking. We’re having a scorching heat wave here in LA and I wish I could wear a strappy playsuit like that. I feel so gross in the heat – heavier, and very jiggly even though I’ve been exercising regularly. I wish to heaven I could go without a bra, but I sag tremendously without support (which is a feeling I can’t stand).
You are looking SO GREAT! Thinner and more lean than ever! I know how hard you work on the Peloton and at Pure Barre, so you set a great example for me. May I ask how much you weigh now? I want to know how much I’d have to lose in order to get to where you are. LOL 🙂 Thanks so much.
I hope you have an awesome, relaxing vacation, and try not to worry to much about anything. It will all fall into place.
xoxoxo
“I’m feeling much better and looking forward to vacation next week, but for me, excitement is always always always overshadowed by anxiety.” I know exactly how you feel. I have general anxiety which is always triggered ahead of a vacation. I worry about traveling (fear of flying, accidents, etc.), forgetting items I need, anxiety about visiting people I haven’t seen in a while. After years of practicing positive self talk, I’m able to get through those days (weeks!) leading up to vacation by reminding myself that I’d regret NOT going on vacation. I’m learning to let go a little more, enjoy all the good parts, and be confident that I can handle any issues that arise. I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful vacation!