when feeling blue...get creative!

I started this blog because I was feeling pretty down and useless. I didn't have a job, and being a stay-at-home mom is so not my thing. I was in such a rut, not using my brain at all. When I got the idea to start a blog, all of sudden my brain woke up! I had ideas like every second and I had to keep jotting them down. This has been a wonderful creative outlet for me, because its keeps me accountable to use my brain in creative and fun ways, and constantly try new things.

What's funny is that I was speaking to a coworker, and she said that she was also unemployed and feeling down, and also used a spark of inspiration to start using her creative abilities, which pulled her out of it. I am wondering if anyone else has had experiences like this?

Now the trouble is making time for myself to express my ideas and keep the creativity coming. I just started a job last week, and I just moved apartments, and I am so busy! But I try, whenever I have a few moments, to brainstorm or sketch in my notebook, and stay on the lookout for things that will inspire me. I am happy to say that I have been feeling much more fulfilled and happy in the past few weeks!

Here's a blue outfit to start you off- turning "the blues" into something fun!

This chambray shirt is turning out to be so useful and versatile- I love it. I tied my head scarf (its actually a long silky sarong) into a regular bun but didn't tie up the tails like I usually do. This was a lots-of-errands day, so converses are a great choice to look cute and stay comfy.

Outfit details-sneakers-converse-necklace-aldo-head scarf-my mom's-shirt-h&m-skirt-gap-socks-gap. Makeup is dark blue pencil liner on upper and lower lash lines and black mascara.


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