Turquoise Shadow

Hi loves. I have this weekend off and it feels so glorious I hardly know what to do with myself. I got a little raise at work, I got drinks at my favorite bar in my neighborhood last night, got my nails done today, and right now I’m posted up at coffee shop in Chinatown that I NEVER made it to when I lived here. It’s so cute and I feel silly for never checking it out before. So nice that it closes at 7, instead of 4 or 5 like most coffee shops. All in all, life is pretty good. Tomorrow is supposed to be rainy but a whopping 70º F, which I’m sure will feel amazing. The gym was absolutely packed today as we all panic about getting into shape the second the weather tiptoes towards spring. We’re so very predictable, myself included. I have felt like work is taking more out of me than I would like it to. It’s been a little trial and error trying to figure out how to change that. But as someone wise once said, this too shall pass. I know things will inevitably shift, especially as I actively try to shift them.

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Oi amores. Eu tenho este fim de semana de folga e é tão glorioso que mal sei o que fazer comigo mesmo. Ganhei um pequeno aumento no trabalho, tomei bebidas no meu bar favorito no meu bairro ontem à noite, fiz minhas unhas hoje, e agora estou postada em um café em Chinatown que nunca fui quando morava aqui . É tão fofo e me sinto boba por nunca ter verificado isso antes. Tão bom que fecha às 7, em vez de 4 ou 5 como a maioria dos cafés. Enfim, a vida é muito boa. Amanhã deve ser chuvoso, mas impressionantes 70º F, o que tenho certeza que será incrível. O ginásio estava absolutamente lotado hoje, pois todos nós entramos em pânico sobre entrar em forma no segundo em que o tempo está na ponta dos pés para a primavera. Somos muito previsíveis, inclusive eu. Eu sinto que o trabalho está tirando mais de mim do que eu gostaria. Tem sido um pouco de tentativa e erro tentando descobrir como mudar isso. Mas como alguém sábio disse uma vez, isso também passará. Eu sei que as coisas vão inevitavelmente mudar, especialmente quando eu tento ativamente mudá-las.

xo

Mariamma

Gypsy Summer

Jacket - Zara | Swimsuit - Myra Swim | Choker - Lulus

Yup, a little sneak preview of the new place! I have been without internet this week (it's getting installed on Friday!) so I've been exploring the local coffee shop scene and renting movies to watch while I unpack. Today the maintenance guy fixed my closet bar so I can finally hang up my dresses. I now have two whole closets and I honestly don't know how I fit all these clothes in just one. I have SO many clothes and shoes. Not complaining but damn is it a bitch to move it all and reorganize! I've been traveling around all summer and living out of a suitcase so it's been like Xmas discovering all the things I've missed wearing and looking at. My place feels amazing. I think I am appreciative of what I have in a bigger and deeper way than ever before. Crazy how the universe just finds a way to teach you exactly what you need to understand.

Good omen update: when I was driving the Uhaul to my place for the first time, a monarch butterfly flew up the hood and then up the windshield. My family's Native culture believes that monarchs are a powerful sign of good luck, and I'd say so. I'm used to feeling lucky but these last few months put that in check a little bit. I think it's made me grateful for the good things rather than just expecting them. I didn't realize how entitled that expectation is/was until now. I'm glad for the lesson(s).

Gratefully yours, 

Mariamma