Moments of Musing

Love Yourself First

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“It’s all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who appreciates you, rather than looking for love to compensate for a self love deficit.”

— Eartha Kitt   

 

I stumbled upon that quote while on tumblr and it spoke to me. I can relate very much. 
You see, I have a tattoo on my rib that is about loving yourself first. I got it during a rough patch in my life a couple years ago. While one aspect of my life was falling apart, another was coming together better than I could have ever imagined … and I think that’s because I finally loved myself 100%. I finally accepted who I was and who I wanted to be. I accepted that I couldn’t be surrounded by others who didn’t fully value me. I would not and could not spend any more time evaluating myself, thinking there was something wrong with me or trying to make others happier than I was.
 
The truth is sometimes we outgrow “stuff” we once could’ve never imagined life without. We outgrow friendships, relationships, places, people. It doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. Do NOT let others make you question yourself. You know what’s best for you. After all, if you love yourself like you should then you know what you’re worth and who/what is worth your time and love. Keep in your life those who are and be gone with the rest. 
 
It took me many, many, many years to realize and come to grips with this but my golly how much happier I am since I did. Better late than never… right?
 
 
Linkups: Just Because, Anything & Everything
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Girlfriends + Good times = Life is Great

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I’m especially happy to be writing today because I’ve lost my voice – hopefully only temporarily haha – and I’m trying to rest my vocal cords as much as possible. So this is the most I’ll be able to communicate without having to repeat myself or strain my cords 🙂 

I had such an amazing time with my sorority sisters/college girlfriends this past weekend. On Friday night, 3 of us went to a bar and then the Mets game with my cousins. On Saturday, 2 more friends joined us in Manhattan. We did quite a bit: bottomless mimosa brunch, Central Park, wine restaurant in Times Square (where we also got a hotel for the night) for dinner, Baked by Melissa for dessert, and then out around the city. There’s something so special about having friendships in which you can just pick off where you last left off. I feel blessed to have that with my friends.
 

 



Yesterday, Tim and I also had such a great Skype catchup session and I was ecstatic to learn that our countdown has quite possibly dropped down a few days AND if all goes according to plan, his visit will be longer than we first planned!!! 🙂 I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up such a great weekend.

The “D” word was also mentioned and I unexpectedly got very, very sad even though it’s something I actually anticipate… after all, he is on sea duty. Mention of it still always manages to make me sad, though. We discussed the positives of it and that it really is only a possibility right now, and then we moved on to a different topic. I am so happy that I am so confident in our relationship – we have grown so much with each other over these last couple of years and I am so excited for all of our life adventures together.

How were your weekends??!

Linkup: Weekend Shenanigans & I <3 Bloglovin’
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On the hunt for a graduation dress

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Graduation is fast approaching and my mom keeps asking me what I’m going to wear and if/when I want to go dress shopping with her. I’ve looked around online and so far, these are the front runners 🙂 The first is my favoriteee but I love ’em all:
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
Which do you like most?
 
…Now off to spend the weekend with my best friends/sorority sisters who are visiting me!! 
Have a great weekend 🙂
 
Linkup: Friday’s Fancies
 
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When I Grow Up…

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Two Thirds Hazel
 
I wanna be famous! …. j/k couldn’t stop myself from referencing Pussycat dolls …
 
As I made this list, I wondered “Arent’ I already kind of a grown up?!” which freaks me out. But anyway, I’m on my way to accomplishing my “grown up goals”:

  • I’ll be a kickass mom
  • I’ll be a kickass lawyer
  • I’ll be a kickass wife  
  • I’ll keep traveling multiple times a year
  • I’ll read on my porch or sunlight room chair on Sundays
  • I’ll probably still be emotional
  • I would have hopefully made a difference in at least one person’s life
  • I’ll have a pretty house with a walk-in closet
  • I’ll be thinking about moving to warmer weather {eventually}
  • I’ll still try to eat healthy and work out
  • I’ll still be a dreamer 
  • I hope to still be my cheerful, bubbly self
    • I’ll look back on the days of distance with Tim and we’ll smile because they’ll have gotten us far  
    • I will think of the world and people as truly beautiful just as I always have
      • I’ll still be a Daddy’s Girl and Mommy’s Best Friend
      • I’ll still be best buds with my brother and cousin
      • & hopefully still be in touch with my dearest family and friends 
      • I will be closer to God than I am now
        • And most of all, I’ll hopefully be what I always say is my #1 goal in life – happy

         
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        What I’m Loving – Insta Edition

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        Here are some of what I’m loving lately, according to my Instagram:
         
         
        – The beautiful warm weather and clear blue skies
         
         
         
        – Wearing black when I work out “because it’s a funeral for my fat!”
         
         
        – Throwbacks … I can’t believe that nearly two years ago, Tim and I were enjoying the spring/summer in VA Beach. Time sure flies when you’re on a fun ride!
         
         
         
        – Skirt suits 🙂 They feel so much more feminine than pant suits (but I don’t like to wear them in the winter). 

        – Indulging. After all, stressed spelled backwards is desserts 🙂 And I hadn’t eaten one of these delicious cupcakes since Fat Tuesday. Plus, thanks to NY Deals, it was FREE!

        – The solidarity that exists in our country. It’s simply amazing.
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