The weather here in Kansas City can go from the 50’s to the 70’s within a few hours – crazy right? It’s hard at times to decide what to wear in this unpredictable weather. One day, I am wearing tights and the next I’m bare legged it’s the perfect recipe to catch a cold. I have yet to fully store my winter clothes.
Which leads me to why I haven’t posted fashion pictures in a while. Well, continuous stress coupled with being a food blogger is a recipe for an expanding waistline. I begin to feel as if I had let myself go, by developing the “see-food” method. If I see it I ate it. But it wasn’t until I realized I kept buying new clothes that I begin to notice the difference. At that point, I decided I will not go up another dress size.
I’ve recently made changes to my eating habits and begin to exercise as well. I’ve joined the local community center in my neighborhood and discovered a love/hate relationship with Bootcamp. I love the idea of going, but when class is in session I absolutely hate it. Seriously…I really don’t enjoy it AT ALL, but I know that I will love the results. So I’m sticking to it.
The real reason I took a break from blogging is…Social Media for me was like a double edged sworn – one pierced me with success and the other self-doubt. My selfie game consisted of taking at least ten pictures, only to hesitant if I should post any of them. Why am I so concerned with the opinion of others? When did I become this person?
By taking a much needed break from blogging, I begin to pray and I found myself again. I paid attention to everything that I missed. A friend sent me – Shonda Rhimes Ted Talk video on The Year of Yes and I realized the missed opportunities because of fear. I want this to be my year that I say – Yes! Yes to things I am afraid of, yes to opportunities / collaborations, and yes to taking time to enjoy life without the camera lens on. I will not allow social media or blogging to break me.
(Top (Ralph Lauren – Goodwill) // Shoes (Nine West – Savers) // and Tory Burch purse (Savers) – Thrifted, Jeans// Gap outlet)
Photography by Cameron Story
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I’m glad you’re back! I’ve shared your same fears and self doubt. You have a positive and bright spirit that I enjoy being around! Keep doing what you’re doing! 🙂
Aww, Thanks Shanley
Welcome back!
Thank you, Wendy
I love this article. You speak truth and this spoke to me personally. I deal with those same issues from time to time. So, you are not alone! Your such a great role model and beautiful person! Keep up the great work and continue to pray… because you can do all things thru Christ which will strengthen you!
Thank you, Charmaine! I really appreciate your kind words.
I love this times a million. I am in the same place…right in the middle of a break.
Erin, You’re welcome! A break is needed for all I believe.
I love how open and honest this post is. As a blogger, people make us out to be perfect people with perfect lives when in fact we’re only human. Your transparency is everything, Shonda! Now get back in the blogging game and slay all of our lives!
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Thank you, Jasmine!
I appreciate it.