Third time's a charm

When I tell you that once something is in my head, it's in my head. As was the case with this lovely jumpsuit. I wanted it so bad but it kept selling out in my size. I opted for a smaller size (what was I thinking right), and later that same day my actual size was back in stock. So in one take, I had two of the same pieces on their way to me. When they finally arrived, I tried my own size first. The sizing was waaaay off, it was so small. But like I said, once it's in my head, it's in my head. I tried one last time and sized up two sizes. Third time's a charm, this time it was perfect. The things we do for something pretty right? Have you ever had to order something more than twice to get it right?

Holiday!

Finally! My summer holiday has officially started. It's nice to be able to take a break from everyday life and routines. Hopefully the sun will show herself some more. For now, it's a typical Dutch summer, which means no guarantees. It might be great one day, and terrible the day after. This week we had a few good days so I did not waste any time pulling this cute playsuit out of my closet. I love the combo of the print and the crochet trim. It gives me a festival kind of feeling.

Chapter 31

Edit: This post has been sitting here since my birthday (June 5). I forgot to actually publish it. Figures. :)

And just like that, another year has come and gone.
When it comes to me, I have had to come to terms with a lot of things. One in particular, is how demanding I am towards myself. I have really high standards and I push myself too much because of it. This is not something new to me, but accepting that I can't always be on top of my game definitely is. Take this blog for example. It will always remain a hobby of mine, but sometimes I did pressure myself. I needed to perform well at work, be a good wife and mother, and make sure to post at least three times a week. That last part did not always work out, and I used to beat myself up about it. And the worst thing, who really asked me to? *Quietly raises one hand* Me. Why? Does it make me a better person? Sometimes the biggest obstacle in life can be you and your stubborn way of thinking. It can actually limit you from being genuinely happy.