The hump

Am I the only one who often feels more panicked than relieved when the week is half over? The days are getting shorter, both figuratively, and literally, and more than ever I feel like I can never make enough time to check everything off my to-do list.

I do use the word 'make' intentionally. It's a bit of a peeve of mine when someone tells me that they do not have time. Everyone has the same amount of time, but you make time for the things you want/are obligated to do.

It particularly infuriates me when I hear someone use the phrase "If I had that kind of time." Because that person is essentially saying "I think what you love is stupid."

For the last five years I have always made time for the blog, and I have every intention of continuing to do so, but lately there have been so many other things I want to make time for as well, and as a result, less time gets spent on the blog. I feel guilty about this, but I also need to remind myself that for the last four years I have posted five days a week, and not once have I taken a vacation. I think I am long over due.

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The Rundown
Striped Shirt Old Navy similar
Red Blazer c/o Wallis similar
Navy Minnie Pant J.Crew via Coco's
Sandals Ferragamo thrifted
White Mini Satchel Tignanello via TJMaxx similar
Earrings c/o JoJo Loves You
Necklace "Greer V" Gorjana
Anchor Bracelet Knotical Knovelites
Gold Ring Thrifted similar
Chevron Ring Etsy via Silver Canyon Jewelry
Sunglasses "Caravan" Ray-Ban via Ditto


  1. love the bright bold colors, perfect or the fourth! -R

  2. I hear ya.
    I no longer make lists, it upsets me to see I have so much pending to do.
    If I told you… I've had a house in blueprint for over 5 years and just last night I was going over it again and that is just ONE thing.
    I thinks its healthy to just give yourself a break. Maybe you can take a bunch of pictures before summer ends and just post them until winter (it will make everyone jealous, they'll think its still summer while they're freezing) ;)

  3. Meant to say think, not thinkS.

  4. I am with you-life is all about priorities--I can only post 3 times a week and sometimes I dont even make that--but until my blog starts paying all my bills (hey a girl can dream) I have to focus on other things sometimes and of course, family and friends for me always come first!! I say you def. deserve some time off if you want it :)

    You look just fabulous tho--love the bold color on you!!

    And thank you so much on focusing my camera advice--totally going to try the stool trick :)


  5. I have to agree, you are long overdue for a vacation! There are certain scenarios in my life when I use the phrase, "If I had that kind of time." Well, one scenario - my day job. I love it, but we have been short five people on a team of twelve for close to a year and mostly everyone we deal with is aware of that, but it doesn't always stop them from making unreasonable requests that I would but glad to help with in normal circumstances, but simply can't right now. So "If I had that kind of time" has it's place. But not when it comes to hobbies. Yes, I would love to make more time for long walks in the evening and finishing all the books I've started but I also have to run my blog, which is always my number one priority, and still do mundane things like laundry. I can't make time for everything, so I make choices, just like anyone else - and those choices are mine, just like yours are yours, and you're entitled to them :) (Seriously though, when you finally do need a vacation, I'll be happy to return the favour you did for me and guest post.)

    On an outfit related note, this look is pretty much perfect as far as I'm concerned - it incorporates pretty much everything I love, from white accessories to dark skinny jeans to a breton stripe top and a pop of red. Granted I'd be more inclined to add red with lipstick, but the blazer is a much braver choice and it looks just gorgeous on you.


  6. Blogging is absolutely fun, but that doesn't mean you can't take break from it. It doesn't mean you hate it, you just need a little break. We'll still be here! Love your classic color combo, perfect for this time of year!


  7. I want to give you a standing ovation right now. I whole-heartedly agree with you. It is SO annoying when people tell me that they wish they had the time to clean their house like I do or blog like I do or dress like I do or take pictures like I do. I'm like yes, I have kids. Yes, I have a job. And yes my time is limited but I MAKE time for what I like and for what I think deserves my time. And I feel the exact same way that you do when people say that to me--so infuriating! I am glad that you make time to blog because your blog has been and always will be one of my faves!

  8. Love navy looks with red pops!

  9. Stripes and red - an undying combination! :)

  10. Love this forever classic look on you and I thought it would be sleveless wear in your area this late in June.

  11. First of all, I love this cute, classic look. Secondly, you TOTALLY deserve a break! I think it's really hard to fit in blogging, working, family & friends, and everything else that is important. I agree that you make time, but at the end of the day you do have to make sacrifices to do ALL the things you want to do. It's something I still struggle with and I don't think I'll ever have it all figured out.

  12. Of course the blazer is Wallis. I've loved everything you've ever worn from that brand.

    It's very true about the have time vs. make time. Finding a way to make time for everything on the list is the challenge, not "having the time" in general. The way you put it is quite eloquent. There are several things on everyone's plate recently it seems like. Makes it hard to keep up with it all. My boss was out of town for two weeks. How I find myself even more backed up than before is beyond me.

  13. Loving this patriotic outfit! I think you do need a vacation! There's still plenty of Summer left to fit one in :)
    And yes...some people think I'm weird for making time for my blog, websites and movie watching. But who cares, it's what I love! I do need to make more time for reading and other things too though, but lately my nights have been filled with more work and watching my Friends DVDs while doing so...

  14. You are one of the most consistent bloggers I follow. You are well overdue for a vacation sweetie! I used to be hard on myself about not being able to blog 5 days a week but I know what I have on my plate. I blog on a weekly basis as many days as I can and I'm comfortable with that. Love your nautical look.

  15. I can truly understand your pain. I admire that you do five a day blogposts, thats amazing. I try my best two, but sometimes just life just happens. I believe there isn't right or wrong way how to do things it's all about - do we enjoy it. You have absolutely any rights on your vacation or what ever you want to do. It's your blog, it's your life. To all those people who say something like that, oh, well. They just can wish.
    This is such a wonderful classic look. Breton top is one of my favorites to start with any look.

  16. You are so amazing at keeping up on your blog and being so diligent about it! It's been a goal of mine to make more time for mine - and I agree - you have to MAKE time! But you're doing fabulous.
    xo Annie
    New England Romance

  17. There's nothing wrong with taking a vacation from blogging! Love the striped shirt :)

  18. Ughhh I totally know how you feel. I have had so much going on that my posting and commenting has taken a bit of a backseat. But I am refusing to let myself feel bad about it, and you shouldn't either! We can't do everything! You are awesome. Just do what you need to do.


  19. I love your attitude about time - so true that you make time for what you want to do. My friends always wonder how I work full time, work out 5-6 days a weeks, have a family, blog, read and take care of the house. I just make time.. Some days, I am really tired but I make it all work somehow.

    You totally deserve a break! I decided a while back to blog only 3x a week but it does not seem to have lessen my time blogging.


    Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion linkup.

  20. I'm a bit of a grump when it comes to time. Especially when people say that they had so much going on, so they're late showing up to meet me. Because my time is less important? Please.


  21. Totally agree! It is all about how you structure your time, you make time for what is important to you. I get so annoyed when people make comments about how I spend my time lol. You look adorable, so perfect for the 4th!

  22. Lady friend, a blog break is totally fine! I rarely post when I'm on vacation. It's too stressful to worry about that and worry that I'm not forgetting to pack underwear! Haha.

    I can't stand when people always say how busy they are. It's a new way to brag and it's strange. What's wrong with leisure time? What's wrong with doing absolutely nothing because it's nice?

  23. I love that red blazer!
    melanie @

  24. So true - we all MAKE time for what we want! So take a vacation and enjoy! A little blog break is always nice ;)

    little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living

  25. I don't know how you've managed to post 5 days a week! I think you definitely deserve to take a break (although not too long because I would miss your posts!).
    Jeans and a Teacup

  26. I am very impressed you have never taken a break! That is amazing! Love that gorgeous red blazer on you!

  27. Yep, we do make time for the things we really want and need to do! I love that you wrote that. It shows us what we think is most important in our lives and what keeps pushing us forward. I knew when I wasn't blogging, I missed it so much, and I honestly didn't have the hours to keep it going. I mean, I had them, but they were focused on school and art instead.

    I can't believe you haven't taken a break! You're such a hard worker! But I understand that mentality completely. Does relaxing stress you out, too?