That Working Life

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So here I am, hitting the pause button. 

(Ok fine I'm also procrastinating from doing things I need to get done before work/real life starts. *cue freak out* but that's another story, for another time)

Breathe in.

Pause.

Breathe out.

Think. 

Stop.

In.

And out.

I read this article on Inc. today that inspired me to reevaluate the person I am (and which also reminded me of an old blogpost I had written up several months ago but never got around to posting where I was inspired by a similar article). Here's a reminder to myself.

1) Be patient -- lose the temper. 
It gets you no where.

2) Quit procrastinating already. 
You'll feel so much more accomplished.

3) Be on time. 
Have respect for others, your plans and their time. 

4) Make a conscious decision to only surround yourself with people you love.

And learn to love with the same gusto and belief.

5) Work hard.
Go the extra mile. You're young with nothing but time and opportunities to seize.

6) Give up the need to criticize. 
Unless, of course, it's self directed.
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And what about you?
Are you the person you want to be? 

Lately I've been obsessed with this new top I got from Zara. With patterns and textures to provide an interesting looking point, small studs to amp up your inner rocker chic and a sheer white material to inject a hint of  ladylike romance, this is definitely my go to piece for this summer!

 I've been wearing it with literally everything--skinny jeans and a leather jacket for a more casual vibe, and for a slightly more formal occasion (as seen here), I've paired it with high-waisted pastel pink trousers cinched in with a thin leather belt for a slightly more preppy and put together look.

The best part about being at home is hands down the home cooked meals (well ok... not having to do your own laundry is nice too).  Coming home to pipping mounds of rice, wafts of sweet smelling soy sauce from freshly steamed fish and plates upon plates of stir fry.

Comfort and nostalgia. Sometimes that's really all you need.

[Top: J Crew, Skirt: Zara, Shoes: Aerosoles]

And to force myself to blog more regularly, here's a new weekly addition - Fashion Fridays, where hopefully you will be inspired to dress a little different over the weekend!  

First up is a dedication to the recent high-low skirt trend we've been seeing. I've paired mine with a sparkly tank and a multi chain black and gold cross necklace to give it just that little extra oomph. 

So I haven't done much of anything this past week but veg out in front of the TV and I must admit that it's been thoroughly glorious.  

I re-watched my favorite movie, The Parent Trap, for the billionth time tonight with my siblings. It's the perfect blend of mischief, warmth and whole hearted fun. It's one of those movies where even though I've watched it so many times that I have memorized the entire script, I still find myself smiling at Annie and Martin's little dance, and tearing up when the girls meet their respective parent for the first time. 

But perhaps it's a favorite because it brings back so many memories and emotions from my childhood. Maybe I just miss that.

(Images from IMDB)

And if you haven't seen it yet, GO GO GO NOW! I promise you won't regret it.