I’m Cranky, but…
I’ve been feeling very cranky this week. Everything is pissing me off: my keyboard, the mouse, the dog, the bug that keeps buzzing in my ear at night, the return of heat and humidity, this %&(&^!! acne. And more.
In trying to figure out what the REAL issue is…I think it’s the waste of this entire year to stupid cancer and the accompanying surgery and treatments. I’ve felt crappy for too long, I’ve been stuck inside and sedentary for too long, I’ve missed out on doing fun things with friends and Caleb…and myself.
So, treatments are over. I certainly don’t FEEL better yet…but I’m trying to force myself out a little more. A teeny tiny walk with the dog. Sitting in my chair at the beach at sunset. Having ice cream with a friend in town. Easy things but…IT’S GETTING ME OUT OF THE DAMN HOUSE!!!
So, as the title said, I’m cranky, but…I’ve tried to keep things as easy for myself as possible this year (well, except for moving, ha ha – that was not ideal timing but it’s done). A dress like this helps. The Sharagano dress is a drapey chambray (I think it feels like a Tencel blend) and SO easy peasy to wear. It’s a loose swirly tent-fit and hardly wrinkles. I rented it through Gwynnie Bee and when the sale price went to SIXTEEN DOLLARS I snatched it right up. I love this spicey orangey rust color and it goes well with several of my duster length cardigans so I can wear it well into the autumn.
And oh yeah, POCKETS.
So, yes, I’m cranky, but…things are GOING to get better. Each week a little more of the chemo poison will leave my body and I’ll start feeling better and better. I’ll be able to start living MY life again…not CANCER’S life. Stupid cancer.
Soon I’ll be spending less time laying in bed and more time watching sunsets.
Pictures taken by my friend Karen. Thanks!
Julia @ When The Girls Rule
Yes, I hear ya. Give yourself a break. You were busy doing battle! Everything is still here for you to enjoy and experience. And you know, summer and spring weren’t that great, (sweat and bugs!) so you didn’t miss much. You were fighting that stupid disease so some things got left undone. But, now that that is over, you can start planning your next chapter. Your cancer-free chapter. I bet you have a different perspective now too. And looking quite stylish while doing it I might add! This dress has enough structure to look polished but still looks comfortable and fits well. Plus, fall is the best season so it’s a perfect time to get out and get back to normal. Julia
Fashion Schlub
I’m feeling a little better after getting out of the house some this week.It’s pathetic how little I can do but I’m doing what I can.Thanks for all your supportive messages this year – they mean a lot to me!
Bettye
Iris Smale
Well, you may feel crappy, but you’re looking pretty feisty in that really cute dress. You’re on the downhill side now, but it’s still gonna take awhile. Remember they were trying to see how close they could come to killing you without actually doing it. You are blessed with such a beautiful place to watch the sunset – sit back and enjoy it a bit.
Fashion Schlub
Thanks, Iris. Feisty, ha ha. “Remember they were trying to see how close they could come to killing you without actually doing it.” Yeah, that seems about right. Thanks for all your support and prayers.
Bettye
Susan Sommer
I like these colors on you, or me. And I think you should be super crabby for as long as you like ❤️❤️❤️
Fashion Schlub
I’d prefer an end to the crankiness. It’s exhausting. Soon. xoxo
Bettye
Pauline
Sorry to hear you are feeling cranky.I hope you will soon be feeling better, so you can enjoy your new home and surroundings, and think of all the new ways you can think of styling your new hair when it grows.!! Chin Up.
Fashion Schlub
Ha, I keep reading about new hair products or the new fall colors for your hair or whatever and I’m like OOOH…then, ohhh 🙁 when I remember. Ha.
Bettye
Nancy
Stupid how long that takes right! But it can only go better! The poison will leave your body!
Terry J Spatafora Dempaey-Corley
Orange is a great color on you!
Fashion Schlub
Thanks!
xoxo Bettye