
December 30, 2016
Dear Frannie Friday--New Years
As tomorrow is New Years Eve, I have given a lot of thought, as everyone has, about the upcoming New Year. I have grown a solace in the misery is company school of thought that 2016 blew big balls. Sorry, but for real. January 2016 started with a raging sickness through my house with my toddler being diagnosed with asthma and he and Conner being diagnosed with H1N1. Countless annual family activities were cancelled due to snow (in the SPRING) such as the Spina Bifida Walk. I lost my grandfather unexpectedly in August from a heart attack and my kids lost their aunt in June to breast cancer. Also, Trump. It's been a horrifying, terrifying, saddening, depressing and unhealthy year.
I am not one really for resolutions (or at least I've come to the realization not to make them because I never really keep them) and I've never been one for NYE celebrations. But this year, my brother is in town from the Virgin Islands and I am freaking ready to bid this year adieu, so this year we shall celebrate!
For 2017, I am hoping, of course, for health. I am hoping to simply be more available for my kids. I am going to be more present and awake. I will be grateful for what we have and really utilize all the time with my family that I do have. I am ready for a change and ready for a new year.
Although I have made one kind of major decision and that is that I am not going to eat any meat in 2017. This is not a big deal because I have gone the vegetarian route many times and for many years of my life. But it is just one of those things that I have decided that I am happier and healthier when I don't eat meat, so I am just not going to go there this year.
I wish everyone a very safe, happy, healthy 2017! May God have mercy on our souls under a Trump rule and may we all spread kindness and love--but take no shit. Cheers!
Floral Maxi Dress-Shein
Shearling Leather Jacket-thrifted
Bag-thrifted
Hat-vintage
Boots-Charlotte Russe
Earrings-gifted

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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