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December 16, 2014 ·

Pearls of Wisdom

Fashion· Outfit of the Day

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There are some moments in life when you decide to stop, take a break, you just need an instant to turn around and think about all the things that have happened in your life until that moment. All the things that you have made happen. These moments don’t happen very often in a lifetime, I think there are set times in which you are almost forced to metabolize all the actions and the goals achieved so far and realize where you want to go from there on.

I think for most people the first “epiphany” happens right after graduating from university or college and before starting a career in the real world. It’s a moment of confusion, satisfaction, hope and fear for what the future holds. I had the fortune or misfortune (depending on the points of view) to be apart of that group of people going through that thinking period. I realized that I needed to go back to my country of origin and spend time with my family. I realized that at 22 years of age I didn’t have that sisterly bond that I wanted and needed with my sister, she was growing up and I wasn’t there for her, to help her through school, to see her live her first crushes, to give her the older-and-wiser-sister-advise (yeah sure lol.) This is why, now, looking back, all I can say is that in those moments of deep reflection I knew I had to make a decision and go ahead with it.

In the end it all worked out for the best, I finally got those words of wisdom out for her and I can spend happy days with my family while still going on with my life and creating a career for myself.

Although it obviously wasn’t  an easy decision to take, I believe that everything happens for a reason, if the universe wanted me to take this route, why should I disagree? after all there’s always time to take a different path.

 

Ci sono dei momenti nella vita in cui decidi di fermarti e di prendere una pausa. Ti serve un istante per guardare al passato e ripensare a tutte le cose accadute nella tua vita fino a quel momento. Tutte le cose che tu hai fatto accadere. Questi momenti non avvengono molto spesso nella vita e penso che ci sono dei tempi precisi in cui sei quasi forzato a ripensare a tutte le azioni fatte, ai traguardi raggiunti fino a quel punto e a pensare seriamente a dove vuoi andare da li.

Penso che per la maggior parte delle persone, la prima “epifania” avvenga appena laureato e prima di cominciare una carriera nel mondo del lavoro. E’ un momento di confusione, soddisfazione, speranza e paura per cio’ che il futuro ci riservera’. Io ho avuto la fortuna o sfortuna (dipende dai punti di vista) di fare parte di quel gruppo di persone che si e’ trovata a dover passare quel periodo di riflessione. Ho capito che avevo bisogno di tornare nel mio paese d’origine e di stare con la mia famiglia. Ho capito che a 22 anni non avevo quel legame tra sorelle che volevo e di cui avevo bisogno con mia sorella. Lei stava crescendo e io non ero presente in prima persona per aiutarla con la scuola, per vederle prendere le prime cotte, per darle quei consigli da sorella maggiore e saggia (si come no!) Ecco perche’ ora, guardando indietro, tutto quello che posso dire e’ che in quei momenti di riflessione sapevo di dover fare una scelta e portarla avanti.

Alla fine tutto e’ andato bene, mia sorella ha avuto il piacere di ascoltare le mie perle di saggezza e posso passare momenti felici con la mia famiglia mentre costruisco una carriera futura per me stessa.

Anche se non e’ stata ovviamente una scelta facile da prendere, credo fermamente che tutto accade per una ragione, se l’universo mi ha voluto far prendere questa strada perche’ dovrei dissentire? Dopotutto c’e’ sempre tempo per cambiare programma.

What I wore:

Coat: Similar here or here

Jeans: H&M

Shoes: Call it Spring (Similar here)

Bag: Coach (Similar here)

Lipstick: Chanel 

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  1. amy says

    December 16, 2014 at 7:51 am

    you are really beautiful and this blog post is so profound! id love it if youd comment back http://www.amyelizabethfashion.com/2014/12/a-huge-thank-you-and-even-bigger-apology.html xx

    • erikawears says

      December 20, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you very much Amy 🙂

  2. Kaley says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Love that coat!! Classic 🙂

    xoxo

    Kaley

    http://myclosetlife.com

    • erikawears says

      December 20, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Me too and it’s so warm and cozy! 🙂 xx

  3. Caroline says

    December 17, 2014 at 1:31 am

    Well said and you look super cute!

    xo Caroline
    http://www.ladylikelace.com/

    • erikawears says

      December 20, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Thank you Caroline 🙂 xx

  4. Floortje says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    You look great! love your coat!

    XX

    http://www.floortjeloves.com
    http://www.facebook.com/floortjeloves

    • erikawears says

      December 20, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Thank you Floortje! I love your new one as well! 😉 xx

  5. Michelle says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    This is a great neutral colored coat!

    http://michellespaige.blogspot.com/

    • erikawears says

      December 20, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Michelle 🙂 xx

  6. Tammi says

    December 24, 2014 at 1:42 am

    Such a lovely outfit. I especially love the coat and shoes. I own a similar wool coat with buttons and adore it. The length is perfect for jeans and dresses. Definitely going to try the amazing lipstick color! Happy SITS Day! Cheers — Tammi

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