It’s getting dark earlier and earlier now. Our afternoon walk by the pond ends up being at sunset, instead of in the midday sun. Though the bright green and heat are gone, there’s still something very magical about the place. Especially in the light of the dying sun.
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| Button-Up – F21; Tee – Lucky Seven; Jeans – Guess; Shoes – Payless. |
Don’t let these pictures fool you, it’s starting to get really cold out here. I’m not a fan of that. I’ve been busy working on the re-deisng of the site, and trying to organize one photoshoot, prepare a script for a film shoot, and get a contract all organized. Needless to say I’ve been multi-tasking like nobody’s business. Thank goodness to-do lists, or I’d be totally lost.
But I have to say that all this activity has been incredibly fun, and all the positivity has me so encouraged, excited and productive. Now if only I could survive on two hours sleep…..
How do you keep track of everything you have to do? I sometimes find myself losing my to-do list and then I’m totally lost. What are some of your tricks?
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| Cardi – hand me down; Dress – Ruche; Tights – H&M; Boots – Feet First; Belt – F21 |
Oh my goodness! I’m re-designing my blog because well it’s just time, and the old template I was working with before had so many faults it was becoming a bit of a nightmare to try to manage it. So in the meantime, I’ve had to revert to a simple template, but at least this one actually works! I’m hoping to have it done and revealed to you soon. In the meantime, please stick with me. I know it looks pretty bare right now, but at least it’s clean and functional.
On another note, I’m getting eaten out of house and home! Baby ate two eggs with sausage today and half a piece of toast, then munched on cheerios until snack time: two whole bowls of yogurt and a breakfast bar. Where does it all go???
Okay, I hate mustaches….with a passion. So I’m kind of hating this whole Movember thing, especially since Husband has decided to participate. But since he is participating, I thought I’d share the horrid thing that’s living on his face with you guys. You know what they say, misery loves company. The only thing that makes this slightly bearable *I emphasize the word ‘slightly’* is that he’s raising money for prostate cancer by getting donations supporting his stash. So should you feel inclined, you can donate here.
He’ll thank you for it. I…well, I can’t wait until November is over!
I’ll have some outfit posts for you tomorrow. Promise.
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| Bow – Ruche. |
I just realized that I showed you the outfit I wore, but I totally forgot to show you the hair! Here’s how I wore it, and if you want to do it yourself check out my video here.
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| Cardi, Warmers, and Necklace – Ruche; Jeans – Guess; Shoes – Payless; Shirt – Esprit. |
I’m going to talk about world birth, but if you want to read a little bit about me playing check out my guest post over here!
World birth series at the Toronto Star continue with a focus on India. The article says that India’s public health budget is the lowest in the world, and much of the money that is allocated disappears unaccounted for due to widespread corruption. Women giving birth in a public hospital are in one room with 60 beds, sometimes sharing a bed, with dirty floors and mold on the walls, and no doctor or nurse in sight. They just don’t show up about 40% of the time.
On the rise is private health care systems, where the costs are kept low by keeping services simple and by specializing in only three areas. Doctors are paid on a profit sharing model and it seems to be working. India is a country where necessity has created some great inventions – like incubators that cost one tenth of the regular price. Despite it’s corruption and lack of funding, general life expectancy has grown and the country recognizes the importance of maternal and natal care.
India is one of those places where things are improving, but I want to somehow see it change over night. I realize that just isn’t possible, but it’s hard to sit and read about dirty and unsafe conditions for women and babes without getting upset.
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| Cardi – H&M; Belt – F21; Dress – Ruche; Tights – Hue; Shoes – Payless. |
Okay guys, I need your help today. I like this dress, but lately I’m finding a lot of things, this dress included, too short for my tastes. So, I’m wondering whether to keep it or to sell it? Do you guys think this is too short for me? It’s from one of my favorite online shopping places too – ShopRuche – so I’m even more loathe to part with it, but I really think I may have to. I feel a little exposed in it. If only I was two inches shorter it would be perfect!
On this subject of shortness, when are you too old to wear something really short? I used to think that you’re never too old to wear short skirts if you’re healthy and they look good, but lately as I’m reaching a certain older age, I’m starting to wonder if maybe there aren’t age limits on these things. As I’ve said, I’m now finding certain items in my closet to be making me feel uncomfortable with how short they are. Shorts, not so much, but definitely skirts. Skirts and dresses.
Thoughts? When is short, too short? And when, if ever should you retire those short things?
There’s this couple that have become infamous on the internet because they live streamed the birth of their youngest child. When I read this I didn’t know how to feel. I don’t think there’s a problem per se with streaming a live birth, it’s certainly better than some of the other crap I’ve seen, but I’m sure that I wouldn’t want to do it. Birthing was such an intimate and personal experience that to stream it live for anyone to watch seems like a violation of my family’s privacy. But at the same time, it’s very brave to let so many people into your lives to see something very beautiful. So, I’m back to not knowing how I feel about this.
What about you? Would you live stream your birth?
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| Top & Skirt – hand me down; Belt – F21; Shoes – Lulus.com |
Hello beautiful people! How I’ve missed you. I’m finally feeling much better and my energy is almost completely up. So, I’ll be back to my regularily scheduled posting. I’m also part of am amazing project launching on Monday, but I’ll give you those details tomorrow.
It’s bright and sunny outside and I can’t wait to get out there with Baby and play in the park. I’ve started a full body detox so I am having a few rough days as the worst part of the detox is right at the beginning, and my skin is going wild with acne. But I know at the end it’ll be so worth it when I’m healthier and more energetic, and my skin will be a whole lot better too. Have you changed anything recently? Notice any difference?
