Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

Wearing: 

Floral Blouse: Old Navy | Jean Leggings: Gap Inc. | Brown/Black Purse: Shoe Dazzle | Yellow Mary Jane: Luichiny | Oversized Link Bracelet: Michael Kors | Midi Rings: Forever 21 | Optics: Ray Ban 

She’s like the seasons. 

She comes and goes throughout my life, 

but is always constant. 

The year starts miserable and cold 

because the Sun is missing. 

She’s gone and a its a lonely bitter place to be.

But the snow eventually melts and the world is reborn. 

The Sun is back and she brings flowers in her wake. 

Spring has arrived. 

There is life and beauty. 

And it’s because she is there. 

She is the Sun in a barren landscape

that needed warmth and love. 

She is everything that is bright and lovely. 

But the year progresses and soon 

the weather is hot enough for all day play outside. 

Summer is here. 

The Sun is loving everything and everyone

 it can get its hands on, 

and life continues on this beautiful playful path. 

The Sun in vibrant and brilliant. 

The year continues

 and the summer playground

gives way to the autumn sorrow. 

The leaves fall. 

The sun doesn't shine as hard. 

There is a sadness lingering in the wind.

 A foreshadowing of some sorts. 

The wind is pushing the last remnants of summer away. 

And soon we have winter, where the Sun is leaves yet again. 

The world is a cold lonely place, and there is nothing but bitter loneliness. 

Safari Glam

Wearing: 

Oxford Button Down: Old Navy | Olive Skinnie Mini: Gap Inc.  | Statement Chain: J. Crew | Leopard Ring & Gold Watch: Michael Kors | Cognac Pumps: Steve Madden | Belt: Forever 21 | Optics: Tommy Hilfiger 

It's been a while. And I must say, there have been some developments. 

but 

My {almost} week long sabbatical is now over, and it's back to business. I've learned a lot over the course of the last week. Some interesting things have come to light, and it's clear now -- you have to let them be. Life will always throw you some unexpected obstacles, how you handle them and how you choose to approach these challenges, will define the type of person you choose to be. 

Karma is powerful. And will always find a way to repay your cruelties in kind. Be aware of your actions and choice of words -- when you least expect it, they will come back to haunt you. What will you do then? How will you fight what you so rightly deserve? 

{Life is cruel and viscous}

But there is always light at the end of the tunnel. There is always a way of choosing to be better than the circumstances surrounding you. You have to choose to rise above, and be better than you were before. You have to opt for improvement, and relish in the challenge of bettering yourself. If only for yourself -- for there is no other who will fight this crusade for you. 

You must choose to be better. 

And I do. 

I choose to rise above. 

Until next time friends <3 

xoxo 

Plum 

Currently Listening To: Rihanna -- Lost in Paradise 

Currently Reading: Auden In Memory of W. B. Yeats