WARNING: Incredibly verbose post ahead! But it's full of warm fuzzy thoughts, so that's a plus, right?
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all of your kind words and thoughtful emails in regards to yesterday's post. You don't even know how much it meant to me to know that there are lovely folks out there who are supporting me. I was literally crying as I read your comments and messages, but not because I was sad, but because I was so touched (and because I'm a big baby). Thank you all so, so much. Your support means more to me than you'll ever know!
As an update, I read that a lack of calcium can lead to depression symptoms and can amplify PMS symptoms (too much information?) so I'm upping my calcium intake with a multi-vitamin and yogurt every day until my lady cycle is done (again -- too much information? haha!). It makes sense; I've only recently been going through these emotional extremes, and coincidentally, I've also only recently become semi-lactose intolerant. I say "semi" because I can still eat ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc., but I can't drink milk or eat tres leches (sigh) cakes without getting really sick. As a result, I've actually stopped eating a lot of dairy, unless you count chocolates as dairy (which you should). I hope this boost in calcium will help me shake this funk once and for all! (cue determined fist pump)
Now that I'm done blathering, let's get onto the outfit. Sorry in advance for the crappy bathroom mirror photos -- I was running late so I couldn't snap photos at home!
Yikes. I look kind of scary in that last picture. Hooray for horrible bathroom lighting! At least that will encourage me to always make time for OOTD pictures at home, lest I want to look like a washed out florescent zombie again.
As an update, I read that a lack of calcium can lead to depression symptoms and can amplify PMS symptoms (too much information?) so I'm upping my calcium intake with a multi-vitamin and yogurt every day until my lady cycle is done (again -- too much information? haha!). It makes sense; I've only recently been going through these emotional extremes, and coincidentally, I've also only recently become semi-lactose intolerant. I say "semi" because I can still eat ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc., but I can't drink milk or eat tres leches (sigh) cakes without getting really sick. As a result, I've actually stopped eating a lot of dairy, unless you count chocolates as dairy (which you should). I hope this boost in calcium will help me shake this funk once and for all! (cue determined fist pump)
Now that I'm done blathering, let's get onto the outfit. Sorry in advance for the crappy bathroom mirror photos -- I was running late so I couldn't snap photos at home!
textured jersey bouquet tee, j.crew
denim, true religion
cluster ring, j.crew
Yikes. I look kind of scary in that last picture. Hooray for horrible bathroom lighting! At least that will encourage me to always make time for OOTD pictures at home, lest I want to look like a washed out florescent zombie again.
I actually forgot I had these jeans because I miscalculated how tall I actually am (don't ask) and got them hemmed way too long. They remained buried in my closet until an epiphany struck me: wear them with taller shoes. D'oh! I'm glad they're just a wee too long because now they're the perfect length to wear with my wedges!