Time Travel

dress, clutch: Thrifted(1965), shoes: Guess (via TJMaxx), belt: Old Navy

I absolutely love the feel of this vintage dress. Hubby said that all I needed is a
 pie in my hands to look like a housewife from 1960s.
Jessica Quirk from fashion blog What I Wore is the inspiration for this look.
She rocks vintage dresses here(1), here(2), here(3), and  here(4).

Every Monday is like a new beginning. You have plans, ideas and things to do for the entire week. You haven't failed at anything yet, you haven't screwed up something and the history is yet to be written. And wouldn't you love to go back in time and just erase some of those dumb, stupid, crazy, embarrassing, idiotic and etc. things you did? Yeah... SIGH... me too. But let's not dwell on that. I'm taking this week by it's horns and doing stuff (since it's gonna rain almost all week anyway). What better time to organize cupboards, finish DIY, and find the perfect pair of walking shoes for the miles and miles of walking I will be doing on my trip to Europe?  Let's get a move on!

Pause For a Proverb: Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. (Proverbs 10:14)

Half Way Through

tee: Gap, capris: Loft, sandals: Steve Madden (via TJMaxx), hat: Target

Today is June 1st (as you noticed on your calendar this morning) and it just hit me - we are half way through the year! Time flies so fast. Which makes it logical that LIFE in general is just going so fast. First you are planning your high school graduation party and giggling with boys next you know BAM you are a married lady with fancy college education and people asking you for marital advice. Whoa! When did that happen?

I didn't make concrete New Years resolutions but I am doing many things that I was meaning to for years. And that deserves an A for effort. Let's see how I did...

Health

- finally did get off my butt and started exercising more, running and parking far from the entrance in Walmart (they say it all counts)

- taking my vitamins (most days)

Relationship

- developing the best relationship with my mom I have ever had. it's sweet to come home:)

- hubby and I are stronger then ever - hard times do bring people closer

Spiritual

- learning some real lessons on trust. Trusting God that He knows best. I mean, in my head, I know He does. I know it, but it's TOTALLY different when you know it with you heart. When you can fully surrender to God and let go. Let go of your plans and ambitions and let Him lead you. It's a new place for me. 

Finances

- last month has been tough with keeping away from shopping and trust me, I have caught up in the last 2 weeks.  

Lifestyle

- paying attention to how I treat people and learning to be non-judgmental

- in the process of getting a sewing machine. I'm gonna do it!

- trying to wear everything I have 

- getting back on track with cooking and trying out new fancy recipes 

Lessons

For the last three days I was learning a lesson on patience and compassion, and understanding and maybe some other wisdom too.
Our A/C unit broke... and I almost killed my hubby somewhere in there too. The story goes like this.
You may laugh at how almost silly it sounds. 
It got really hot outside and not just any hot - it was MUGGY. Impossible to breath and sleep muggy. So we decided to bring air conditioner down from the attic. Hubby asked me to clear out the way for him because that sucker is heavy and poor thing won't let me help him. So, I got chairs outta the way but forgot to push the rug aside and it's one of those flimsy rugs, that slide every time you walk. Of course, as he was carrying the unit, he tripped on the rug, almost fell, and dropped the A/C. I almost had a heart attack but what's worse? It wouldn't turn on. It WAS HOT! 95F! So to ensure we will will live, we went to Walmart and got a fan. Thank God we were able to get some sleep that night but it was still very hot and humid in the house. Then hubby called a store that sells parts for stuff and they couldn't even find the model number for our A/C and I was so frustrated and mad at myself. Honestly, I said a silent prayer to God to give patience. Two days passed. Hubby decided to plug the sucker in... and it worked! We were relieved and surprised but most of all thankful for the luxury of having the air conditioning in the house. We ARE spoiled!

A lot of times God has to teach us lessons over and over, because we don't pass the exit exam for the class. Or we act like little spoiled toddlers that act out with the first thing that doesn't go their way. I don't know about you, but I feel like I just took the patience test. I don't know if I passed.

Date Day

top: Talbots, shorts: The Limited, belt: Thrifted, shoes: TJMaxx,, bag: Kate Spade New York

Yesterday we had a date day. Yes, you read that right. A full day  devoted only to us two - no distractions, nothing we 'have to do', just enjoying each other. We had so much fun. You can love someone, but not like them and after a while don't even want to be around them. After 5 years of being together, we do everything together. Of course, we have our own individual things we do but we have so much fun together that it's just ridiculous. We have too much fun... and I'd like it to keep it that way :)

P.S. Hubby went to see What to Expect When You Are Expecting with me. It was cute:)
P.P.S. All the humidity was giving me almost an afro.

Life Goes On

Shirt: GAP, Skirt: J.Crew, Shoes: ALDO, Belt: Target, Bag: Kate Spade New York

There is an old Jewish folk tale that goes like this. King Solomon wanted test his friend and gave him a riddle. He said: "By the end of this month, at the celebration of Yum Kippur you need to bring me a gift. And not any gift. I want a ring. Whenever a happy person will look at it, he will be saddened. Same also, when a sad person will look at it, he will get happier." King Solomon's friend looked everywhere and couldn't find anything like that. He went to a blacksmith and told him his dilemma. The blacksmith took a simple ring and inscribed something on it. When the friend looked at it, that's what he read - This Too Shall Pass.
Moral of the story? Life is full of ups and downs and no matter what state you are in right now, no matter how good or horrible life is at this moment, it will pass.