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Reclaim time…

Wednesday, August 19, 2015


“To experience a sense of belonging, we need to reclaim our humanity and place more value on the power of relationships.  We need to be with people and in situations where our fallibility is accepted rather than treated as something to be fixed.  We need to reclaim time, to have time on our hands, time to waste, time for unplanned conversation, time for biding our time.  These qualities of belonging are always available to us." 

I found that in the spring issue of Kinfolk, typed it into a Word document, and then promptly forgot about it for a month, but I'm glad I rediscovered it.  SB and I have been so busy trying to orchestrate the next phases of our lives (thanks for the uncertainty, military) that I think we've both forgotten about both interacting with other people and accepting any flaws that those particular people may have.  
Time ticks faster when there is too much to do.  I managed to squeak out 5 minutes to take these photos in the 30 minutes I had between babysitting and driving to meet two different people in two different places to sell some stuff before getting to work on time.  It was raining and the wind kept blowing hair into my face and I really debated not posting all of these pictures because of my lovely facial expressions, but I figured, "Heck, if I'm going to write about taking time and accepting flaws, these snaps are perfect." 

… and in keeping with the theme of taking time, I wanted to share a lovely little playlist that I put together.  It is called : lie in and is rather fabulous for those days when you don't have to get out of bed and can choose to lay around and do nothing for as long as you like! 





28 comments on "Reclaim time… "
  1. Love look!

    www.bebagottel.blogspot.com

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  2. I've never felt that I belonged anywhere, but I never stop looking for that place. Maybe one day.

    /Avy

    http://mymotherfuckedmickjagger.blogspot.com

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  3. Lovely!) www.elationofcreation.com

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  4. Amazing look! I love this blouse!

    http://finddyourway.blogspot.pt/

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    1. Thanks, Andrea! I love this top, as well! It's such a fun repurposed piece!

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  5. Uhhh Love the outfit!!
    Thanks for visiting ;)
    Xo
    http://catrrine.blogspot.pt/

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  6. Sometimes I wish I can slow time down! It goes by too too fast! Love that quote you found in Kinfolk! P.S. love your booties!

    www.rdsobsessions.com

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    1. Thanks, Rach! I love Kinfolk. It's always full of reminders to chill out. I need more of that in my life!

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  7. Great look!) www.elationofcreation.com

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  8. This look is so cute and boho! love it
    xo
    www.laurajaneatelier.com

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  9. Love the farm life background and your outfit! :D

    Maiko
    http://maikokimberly.blogspot.com/

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  10. How sweetheart, how are you doing?
    Lovey outfit. :)

    Xoxo, Victoria

    http://fashionstylebeautyandmore.blogspot.ca/

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  11. The snaps are perfect! Definitely going to check out that playlist, after all the family visits lately I feel like I need some time away.
    xo
    styleontheside.com

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