Friday, February 28, 2014

Balance

Yesterday’s notice to family and friends: 

"Just when I found myself slipping/falling, God brought balance back into my life.
LiterallyI was about to be laid out on my back on a sheet of ice."

I amuse myself, and others think I am rather funny. During all of my adventures, I do know thou shall not quit her day job in pursuit of a career in comedy. Anywho, the concept of balance in life brings me to this:

What I Missed vs. What I Thought I Missed 



Skylar Leather Pointy Toe Flats by ANN TAYLOR
 
Normally, my size is unavailable when there is sale on items that I love at first sight. At last, the only size available was not a Size 6. It was my size: Size 9! I decided I would wait until I got home from work to place my order. Well what do you know? SOLD OUT!

viv FLAT by Tory Burch
These beauties are available. One size 9 remains!  I can either Add to BAG or Add to WISH LIST, but I cannot proceed to CHECK OUT.

After missing out on my shoes from ANN TAYLOR on Wednesday, I received yet another email in my overloaded inbox. All I could make out from my phone was, “CASEY, RSVP for Tonight’s Event With…”. I assumed I was cordially invited to attend a friends and family online sale event. Wrong! After getting caught up on all of my social media forums, I noticed on Instagram that there was an OWN THE ROOM event in session, hosted by ANN TAYLOR and marie claire. I was excited and frustrated all in a flash. I did what comes natural (and might I add, one of the things I do best) – research. I discovered that the event was held in Chicago. I live among cold winds with the anticipation of more snow coming my way; however, I am not in or near Chicago. Silly me... 

OWN THE ROOM
Obviously, I did not miss the event…just my shoes. I am ecstatic that I received the email. Maybe I can work with my local stores to encourage a future event in my area.  
The pic that led me to believe I missed it! Better luck next time in a city near me...

Suggested pieces that will help command attention in the workplace. I prefer the left. What do you think? Post comments below.

Find your balance in life! If all else fails, find a great pair of shoes or an attention grabbing outfit.  

Peace, love, & blessings...

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Quote of the Day

Honoring Black History Month


"Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage." ~ Maya Angelou

Photo retrieved from mayaangelou.com 
From a philosophical perspective, virtues are associated with habit and moral character. According to Aristotle, there are two types: moral and intellectual. Socrates associated virtues with justice, piety, and courage

Culture greatly influences individual perceptions of what it means to be morally virtuous. 
Additionally, habit and moral character is driven by impulses and self desires. It takes great courage to exercise that which is perceived as a naturally given right, while intellectually choosing to practice behavior deemed socially just for the common good of all people.

Peace, love, blessings...

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Quote of the Day

"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear." ~ Rosa Parks

Someone very special shared this with me today.

Peace, love, & blessings...