Outfit deets:
* DIY top that I wore out with leather shorts & peep-toe booties a couple weekends ago.
* Smart Set cami.
* Seduction skirt (old) which you've seen with a navy tee and red flats.
* Sam Edelman 'Sophie Low' wedges (new-ish) which I'm wearing 24/7 it seems; seen with my DIY denim cut-off shorts (when I purchased my condo), also with white skinnies & shades of green.
* Accessories: Club Monaco belt, A.Co Designs necklace & a close up of my arm stack.
I have been driving the same car for almost nine years. Nine. Years.
Long time, 'eh?
So lately, there have been a few things happening with my car, and it's needed some loving. Half a new exhaust system here. A new wheel barring there. And so on. Fortunately my Dad is a (retired) mechanic and can sometimes do the work for me, and more importantly, taught me how to keep my car nice.
So a week ago, on a Sunday afternoon, while visiting my parents, we were laughing at how none of us were very sure how much longer the 'Silver Bullet' would last (yes, she has a name). She is 12 years old, after all, and anything can happen. And so, we started to peruse the AutoTrader, talk cars, and so forth. And while it seems every Spring I seem to do the, 'This is the year, I'm selling my car and getting something else... finally,' but this Spring I didn't want to do that.
I'm finally settling back into life, getting my finances in order and feeling pretty good. The thought of a car payment (after so many years without) is a little terrifying to me. I know for most people, a car payment is just something in life, but when you have gone for years upon years without one, you grow accustom to that extra cash every month.
I figured, at this point, I will drive my car into the ground (versus selling it for peanuts now) and then buy something.
Well, 'then' might have come sooner than later.
Last Monday morning on my way to work, my car broke down. I wasn't even halfway there and I took off from a set of lights and she did not like the feeling of second gear. Nor third. Nor back to second.
Long time, 'eh?
So lately, there have been a few things happening with my car, and it's needed some loving. Half a new exhaust system here. A new wheel barring there. And so on. Fortunately my Dad is a (retired) mechanic and can sometimes do the work for me, and more importantly, taught me how to keep my car nice.
So a week ago, on a Sunday afternoon, while visiting my parents, we were laughing at how none of us were very sure how much longer the 'Silver Bullet' would last (yes, she has a name). She is 12 years old, after all, and anything can happen. And so, we started to peruse the AutoTrader, talk cars, and so forth. And while it seems every Spring I seem to do the, 'This is the year, I'm selling my car and getting something else... finally,' but this Spring I didn't want to do that.
I'm finally settling back into life, getting my finances in order and feeling pretty good. The thought of a car payment (after so many years without) is a little terrifying to me. I know for most people, a car payment is just something in life, but when you have gone for years upon years without one, you grow accustom to that extra cash every month.
I figured, at this point, I will drive my car into the ground (versus selling it for peanuts now) and then buy something.
Well, 'then' might have come sooner than later.
Last Monday morning on my way to work, my car broke down. I wasn't even halfway there and I took off from a set of lights and she did not like the feeling of second gear. Nor third. Nor back to second.
Uh oh.
I
pulled over as she chugged along and called CAA immediately. They
eventually sent a tow truck while I waited for over an hour in the
humidity. Fortunately, after three days of work (trial, error, research, ordering parts, installing, etc.), my Dad was able to fix the problem (and save me about $500), however, who knows when and what will happen next.
And so, the process of, 'Operation (maybe) buy a car,' has potentially begun.
Has anyone purchased a new car recently?
And so, the process of, 'Operation (maybe) buy a car,' has potentially begun.
Has anyone purchased a new car recently?
Outfit deets:
* Brody Myles top via Winners, seen here with red pants and boots.
* InSight skirt (new!) via Winners.
* Vince Camuto 'Kastern' sandals (new-ish!) which you've seen with here with my crochet shorts.
* Payless nude pumps (new-ish!) which I've worn a lot including with dark denim skinnies and a purple top as well as with a thrifted purple dress.
* Accessories: Aldo necklace, F21 square bangle & Gucci shades.
Let's talk about dating.
Dating can be fun. Dating can be exciting. Dating can be complicated, exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Dating can be down-right disastrous.
I think we have all had our fair share of good, bad and ugly dating experiences. My question is though, when you see red flags, when do you throw in the towel? How bad does it have to get before you say goodbye?
I think it's important to set standards for yourself, of what you will and will not accept when it comes to choosing a romantic partner. I think those standards can get a little foggy when you are wow'ed by other things that seem so great, and at the same time compromise is also important. They always say hindsight is 20/20 so often looking back upon an experience you can say, 'Yes, there were many red flags that I chose to ignore'.
Be brave if you comment, what is the longest relationship you've had with someone that you knew was not a good fit for you?
Killing the week with one last workout on Friday before the weekend.
Arm stacks.
Wearing my new DIY mint top again.
Outfit deets: A.Co Designs top & necklace, Seduction skirt, Club Monaco Belt & Dollarama ring.
Ridiculously oversized (and delicious looking) cinnamon buns at Baker Street Café.
Brunch with a girlfriend on Saturday (and they had my favourite tea in the little silk bag!).
Club sandwich (on home-made bread) with home-fries and fruit.
My niece, Piper.
Actin' a fool.
Outfit deets: F21 top, DIY cut-off denim shorts & Misbehave sandals.
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