Sweater: Anthropologie Hiking Ruffles Cardigan
Shoes: Anthropologie Raines Heels
"Take your time..." - Lord Huron
I know I already did a Fall leaves post, but I just couldn't resist this bright red tree. At a time when most of the other trees have shed their leaves to the wind, here stood this beauty on fire. It reminded me of this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." I love it when nature can teach me lessons in my own life.
I had a dream last night. Jerry and I were looking for houses, and we had it narrowed down to two contenders. One was old and needed major remodeling, but it had good bones, like a huge front porch with big columns and original hardwood floors. The other one was move-in ready but it was your basic, modern day, cookie cutter house. Jerry left the agonizing decision up to me, and I ended up going with the cookie cutter, because the years it would take to get the other house updated was just too overwhelming for me. After we got settled in our new home, I decided to go by the other house (the one I didn't choose) to see if anyone had bought it. Indeed someone had, and it was going through a major remodel. I took a peek inside, and it looked phenomenal. It was like I got a taste of what could have been. I was so upset with myself for taking the quick and easy route and letting the house of my dreams slip through my fingers. I woke up thoroughly depressed over this literal "dream house."
I thought it was interesting that I had a dream like this during the holiday season since I've had a lot of anxiety lately about getting the decorations up, buying presents, and wrapping everything before Christmas gets here. It seems like people get started with these things earlier and earlier every year. November is not even over, and I already feel like I'm behind. Modern life is all about instant gratification. Kids don't have to wait for anything these days. I remember the only time I got to watch movies like Rudolph or Frosty was the one time they came on this time of the year, and, you know what, I appreciated it more. Now, kids can watch whatever they like whenever they like.
It's so easy to get caught up in this fast, modern day lifestyle, but I'm going to do my best this holiday season to just enjoy the ride and not get so stressed out about checking things off my list. It was so nice to receive a little reminder from this tree that sometimes good things come to those who wait.
Lord Huron - In The Wind
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You look gorge in that dress - and that Japanese maple is stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous in this dress and color palette. I really enjoyed reading your take on just trying to slow things down. I needed that this morning. I too am already feeling stressed and it's not even December.
ReplyDeleteDo you think you will ever be happy?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Glad I could remind you to take things slow and not stress. I hope you have a happy, stress-free holiday!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I couldn't believe there was a tree this vibrant at the end of November. I was happy we got some pictures with it!
ReplyDeleteWell, Richard, I think that I am generally happy. I have good days and bad days just like everyone else. I would say my good days far outnumber my bad days. I think that's the most anyone can ask for. Unfortunately, I tend to write more on my bad days. Negativity inspires me to write more than positivity does. I do try to throw some light and fluffy posts in from time to time, though.
ReplyDeleteI think you look stunning in this dress! The skirt part is gorgeous and I love it with those shoes!
ReplyDeleteYou look incredible here - the dress, the hair, everything works! I don't see you as particularly unhappy in this post - reflective, perhaps, but that's what makes people grow, in my opinion. And although I love life most days, I DO miss the old days, when Gram would phone to remind us that the Grinch was coming on, and everything else would stop, because Mom insisted we all watch it as a family. Now with DVDs, PVRs, etc, etc, nothing is 'special' or rare any more. Those were special times in our house.
ReplyDeleteThat tree couldn't be anymore beautiful and love the way you tied it in to the story of your post. The Christmas craziness is getting to me this year too... I also feel behind, which is crazy. I feel like I'm the only person without a Christmas tree, but yet its not even Dec 1! PS- Love those shoes!
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