Glasses: Zenni's Optical
Blouse: Banana Republic
Shorts: LOFT
Sandals: Birkenstocks
Well, you can say that this post should have been posted a very very long time ago. The last year has been quite stressful and the idea of finishing college in May has me stressed out. Right after my 21st birthday post, I went in for a sleep test and found out that I have a sleep disorder. For the first time in a my life, I now have the answer for why I feel the urge to fall asleep throughout the day. Apparently, narcolepsy has been apparent in my life for a very long time but I didn't think that it was the cause of my inconsistent sleeping urges. I finally have the answer and now I am able to slowly tackle this issue. My mental and physical health has kind of been all over the place and I am also trying to deal with that. Another thing that has made me more hidden in the shadows is the fact that I had a significant amount of weight gain within the last year of my life. I'm focusing on changing my lifestyle habits and I am slowly losing this weight. This is the main reason why I have not posted on Instagram or this blog for a very long time. I am still trying to face my insecurities and I'm trying to get back into taking outfit photos on a regular basis.
My life has changed and I am noticing that more and more. I no longer have the ability to have a job outside of college and I have been struggling with the idea of finding a job within the next six months. I am not prepared for the career world and this has created a large amount of stress for me. I'm no longer able to ignore the fact that graduation is right around the corner.
These are the main reasons on why I have not shared a large portion of my life within the last few months and I am slowly trying to get back into the blogging spirit. Other than those reasons, I have been doing okay and I am embracing the holidays. I'm ready to spend my nights wrapping presents over winter break and spending some time with Ethan, my dogs, and my family. (I am also trying to get as many festive photos that I can with Ethan and Bentley) The thing that has been getting me through this semester is the idea that the holidays are around the corner and I love the holiday season.
I apologize that this is a giant blurb but I thought I should explain the reasons why I have kept my personal life off of Instagram and this blog recently. I'm really hoping that I will be able to post more and share more soon.
With love,
Carmen xx
