Day 2: Do-Over Day

Tuesdays. Although, I have never been one to complain about Tuesdays, I can't help but feel a bit of empathy for those who dislike them today. With tests prep to for, books to read, outfits to create, and of course acceptance letters to stress over, I too feel I have joined the club of Tuesday Hatred. I just want this day to be over. Someone once told me that their reason of disliking Tuesday was because there really was no redeeming quality about it. And if you think about it, it's true. Tuesday is like the spare day that God created just incase He lost one. In the span of a week, each day fulfills a specific purpose with the exception of Tuesday. On Monday we still feel the remaining excitement permeating from the weekend, Wednesday signifies the climax of a long week, Thursday's you're almost there, and of course there is Friday and the remainder of the weekend. I'm thinking now about the blissful eternity that Friday promises. On Friday you feel as though you have just finished a marathon. You have crossed the finish line and you are done. And with the promise of a weekend leaves you feeling as though you have all the time in the world to do anything–or rather, to do nothing. But just as quickly as Friday came comes Sunday, then the monotony we call life resumes again on Monday and then it is Tuesday again. Tuesdays. Today is Tuesday. Tuesday is still the beginning. And I guess the promise that Tuesday always keeps is the chance for a do-over. No matter how bad Monday was, the promise of Tuesday remains to give us a chance to reverse the course of our week and make it better. Tuesday is still the beginning. Tuesday is a new beginning. And today is Tuesday.

Atop of Ol' Bruce

Maxi-skirt from NYC, Top: Forever 21, Sandals: Aldo, Tan belt, Denim Jacket (not photographed): Forever 21

On most days, I often play favoritism with the days of the week. Often times I save my better outfits that I have created for Thursdays and Fridays and thus wear my less creative outfits on the preceding days; Tuesday being the day I spend the least amount of time on for reasons explained earlier. For instance, on any given day I may be trying on an outfit and find myself thinking, "Oh, this is amazing I'll save it for Friday!" But with my goal in mind and my new view on Tuesday, I'm taking it upon myself to no longer "save" certain outfits for my favorite days but rather continuously try to out-do my outfits as each day progresses. Thus, my style will continuously be evolving, expanding, and improving. So today–Tuesday–I wore what I would consider a "Friday-worthy" outfit, which included my favorite maxi-skirt, loose crocheted mid-length T-shirt, light-wash denim jacket, feather sandals, and a tan belt. Unlike my Monday's outfit, today was much more loose, flowing, and colorful. As referenced at least four times today at school, I looked like a "fiesta". In a sense, I wore this outfit today for that particular reason. Well, not to look like a "fiesta" but to brighten my mood, to evoke happiness from the outside inward. In particular, this maxi-skirt brings me happiness–a simple kind of happiness, the kind you feel when you find a dandelion that still has all of its seeds attached to it. I bought this skirt my junior year over spring break when I was in New York City–a place I hope to return to and reside someday. I bought it from a street-vendor for a pretty cheap price; I remember seeing it and immediately falling in love with the wild tie-dye-like pattern and bright colors. It reminded me of a sunset in August. And today when I wear this skirt I remember the first day I saw it almost a year ago. It takes me back to the place I someday will return to one day and it brings me happiness–from the outward in.

Keep reading my blog for more posts on my thoughts, stories, ideas, and outfits. Day 2 is through, but my journey has only begun. Keep reading, keep commenting, and above everything stay UnNaked.

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