Pick the right outfit, take some photos; edit, crop, delete or switch around-, write a post, share on all your social platforms, inspire and set a trend! Repeat.
For me this is always a fun and easy process, as I love: writing; fashion; trend setting and inspiring. But I also am very intent on always being genuine when I post. I like relevancy and good dose of honesty. Which brings me to the photos I decided to post this Monday afternoon…
These photos were supposed to post last Thursday evening- time appropriate for my preparations for Greek Orthodox Easter. Lots of happiness, calmness and a look of peaceful ease on my face. That’s exactly how I felt on Thursday- but for some reason I ran out of time to post.
And then, on the following day, Montreal was on flood alert!
Right upto Thursday we were doing fine…but come Friday morning, all hell broke loose. My entire family and I spent the next 3 days bagging and placing sandbags around our property. Neighbours also pitched in, as did the police and firefighters. We worked knee-high in water, around the clock up until Sunday afternoon.
I believe in kindness and of giving of oneself to help others- but what I witnessed went beyond. It was cold, raining, but no one stopped. Drenched in two feet of water- everyone diligently built those walls- helping to keep my house safe and dry. Neighbors offered extra pumps, tape, snowblowers..you name it. Anything to get the job done and get that horrific water from destroying it all.
The waters finally tamed on Sunday evening…and all is stable so far. That’s how we spent Easter weekend.
But! No water came in. We are not flooded. The situation is stable. We are Thankful.
Why am I telling you all this? Well it occurred to me that when I would be ready to post my fashion photo today, it also needed to be genuine. I feel very relieved today and also extremely thankful that the water has calmed down, that I have a wonderful family, fantastic neighbors, a city that responded, that my family and I are safe.
There. Now I can post these photos the way they were meant to be posted: I am happy, serene, thankful, and blessed.
My look is not deceiving…I am genuine- the way I always want to come through. Today is the right day to post. Hoping your weekend was a blessed one xx.
#Confessionoftheday: Breathe. All is well:)
I’m so glad you came out of the flood okay. I once had a minor flood in my basement because the perimeter drains failed. The damage caused by a small amount of water getting inside was shocking.
Yes it can really be scary- you’re actually in limbo waiting for what the water decides…and you just can’t fight the river! Thank you
YOU LOOK FINE—YOUR FRIEND, TOO! 😀