Boyfriend and I will be heading up to my old college stomping grounds in Boston next week, and I am relieved for the break from my job and from this city. I love what I do, I love where I work, and I love where I live, but this mental and locational (is that the correct term?) (it is now) vacation could not come soon enough.
A few times each year, I experience what is akin to city-wide cabin fever. This mood just comes over me where I grow increasingly irritable and restless; I scowl at the familiar rhythm of the city and tire of the same-old-same-old places I've been to hundreds of time. I long for change, for new experiences, places, tastes, and utter unpredictability. During these fits, it seems that I yearn to be anywhere but exactly where I am.
jacket, diane von furstenberg
half slip (under dress), anthropologie
cable tights, xhilaration
wide belt, calvin klein
wedges, lauren by ralph lauren
ring, target
I can't explain why this happens, but I've always known that I would never be satisfied staying in one spot for too long. I always imagine that the greatest opportunities lie a plane ride away, which scares Boyfriend, who is a "put-down-your-roots-in-one-place" kind of guy. I imagine it's because he's never been anywhere but exactly where he is -- then again, maybe he's really just happy staying put. I know a lot of people are, and I envy them.
They're content where they are, and I'm always wondering when I'll get to pack my suitcase next.
i am loving the print on this dress!
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ahh, boston. the closest i will get anytime soon is seeing a sox game in pittsburgh this summer. have fun!! check out the ICA if you have the time.
ReplyDeletei too feel restless in one place. been in philly for 3 years and kind of itching to leave, but to where? i lived in the same state for the first 21 years of my life, so i guess now i prefer to be a carpetbagger. :)
I love this outfit on you! The print on the dress is pretty cool :)
ReplyDeleteHooray, you're back! Love that dress – what a F21 find! I moved around a lot when I was a kid and hated it, so I like staying put when I can.
ReplyDelete(btw, I used to blog as "i'd wear it" but I lost steam and stopped... I have been following your blog though, and do enjoy it.)
I agree with everyone else that this dress is really cute!!
ReplyDeleteI'm like you in feeling restless. I itch to go on vacation all the time and I yearn to just pack up one day and move somewhere new. It's a scary thought though since I've lived here all my life.
I completely understand what you mean :)
ReplyDeleteLove the print on your dress - you look adorable!
Yay, you're back! Love that dress and ring!
ReplyDeleteI get that way every now and then, although more so before having DD. I did sow my wild oats living in NYC for 9 years, so now I've reached the point where I'm happy being settled... most of the time. ;)
Cute dress and ring! I used to get more restless until I had kids and now the stress of leaving them or taking them has really calmed me down!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is beautiful! I love travel, but I think I am more a "need a long-term home" person, which the fiance' is not so much. Who knows where we'll live before ever "settling down".
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean about getting out your city. I often get restless and just need a weekend away to regroup and relax. When I read and learn about all the new cities that bloggers live in, I want to visit new places even more!!
ReplyDeleteThe print on that dress is awesome! I love it!
ReplyDeleteEven the mini-est (is that a word? it is now :)) of breaks can do wonders for the soul. I hope you have fun in Boston. And it goes without saying, I love, love, love this print dress...and the ring, oh my!
ReplyDeleteAny chance you want to swing by good ole Jersey and hang out? ;)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the wanderlust.
I have never lived in the same place for over 5 years which means I am on my 3rd home, not to mention the apartments and houses I rented before buying.
We just hit the 5 year mark here and I'm starting to get a little antsy...
Loving your hair...you're like the "don't hate me because I'm beautiful" hair girl!!!!
Although I love the outfit, I love your writing in this post even more =) Great job at describing how you're feeling. I'm in the same boat!
ReplyDeletecute photos - love the ring!
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Oh, I love home, that's for sure, but I love travelling too. best of both worlds I guess. The print on this dress is great, and I love the short length with the cropped blazer. sweet.
ReplyDeleteI love being out and about too. I never really venture too far away from home though. But being far away makes me miss being home. Loving the dress!
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I'm more like your boyfriend. I like being staying in the one place rather than moving places. Although i don't mind travelling ...just not for too long. it's nice to be able to take a break from work and the city.
ReplyDeleteI really want that hair of yours. It is so full and healthy! you look so adorable in the second photo!
Hope you enjoy your trip; the dress looks lovely! The way you styled it is so pretty. :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful outfit - love earth tones on you :) Enjoy your trip!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time on vacation...enjoy every moment! :)
ReplyDeleteTribal prints are on my list of must haves. I haven't been to F21 in awhile, but I'm tempted to go check out what they've got. Love this dress.
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