thank you for that.

it's been awhile.  i've been in a bit of a "can't be bothered" kinda mood, on top of getting up to speed with the new job. there's a lot still up in the air, but i'm learning to take things one day at a time instead of focusing on making future plans (as per usual).

i've been trying to get more involved with some volunteer work at the ronald mcdonald house and cancer care alliance.  went over there right after work (aka, inching along the bridge about 5 mph) picked up Prez at her place, then headed over.  everything was great, right up to the very last 30 seconds in which said aforementioned Prez called down the hallway after me, "oh, by the way, how long have you had that dress?"

i looked down at my black belted shirtdress and tan coach shoes, admitting, "i got this in 2007. why?"

"you really need to get a new wardrobe, rachel dear.  wear more color! don't wear something i would wear."

picture stunned silence, a pinched smile, and me literally fleeing the scene.

thankfully, a good friend talked me down from the proverbial ledge while i drove home, reminding me that said aforementioned Prez likely has no idea that employers of my variety actually explicitly suggest conservative, primarily solid, muted neutrals, that she probably also didn't think about my direct route from work.

it helped.

lesson learned:  it's ok to ignore somebody giving you fashion advice about this:

when they're rocking these:



just sayin'.