Mustard Yellow Tights, and a Marigold Flower to Match! and some goals, hopes, and dreams for 2012
My wonderful new blog friend, Toni, (at The Love Hanger) held a lovely giveaway recently, and I won! I won this darling marigold headband that she made; it is so pretty! Thank you Toni!!
As you can see, I finally got some mustard yellow tights from Free People. They go so well with my sweet new headpiece!
I tried for a close-up of the flower, but it got a little blurry..still pretty though. My friend here is my kitty Marcus; he likes to tag along when I go out into the field.
This new capelet is from J.C. Penney, and I just couldn’t resist it. It’s SO my taste, and was marked down to $13 something from $46. I left the store once, after hiding it, *smirk* but ended up going back to it pretty quickly, much to my daughter Idelle’s dismay, lol. (see my previous post for more on the story 
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The shorts came to today via eBay, but they are Anthropologie wool winter shorts (get a similar look here). I just love cozy wool shorts like these, worn with tights (if you haven’t yet noticed my shorts/tights obsession!)
Okay, my beautiful blogging friend Sarah at Sophiasa put up a gorgeous and most inspiring post, and I just read it tonight. I practically left a novel in her comments, so decided I’d share what I wrote here. Her post was on her New Year’s resolves for 2012. I’m not nearly so good at list making, but I jotted down a few ideas myself, inspired by dear Sarah. So, here they are:
*My goal for this year is to come closer to Jesus, to really know Him intimately like some people that I admire do. I watch Joni Eareckson Tada’s shows on the Joni and Friends website sometimes and they are so inspiring. This woman can barely move her body, and yet the glow and peace she carries about with her make me envy her. I know I could have it too, if I would just go to Him..lots more than I do, and consistently seek Him with all of my heart.. I want to work on becoming spiritually healthier this year..and in all the years I have to come.
I also want to get physically healthy this year. Unfortunately, it looks like I’m going to have to have a hysterectomy, as my pain just won’t stop and it’s tearing my life apart. I want to be the mom I’d always hoped to be. I had hoped to have another baby, but if I can’t, maybe I can pursue making adoption possible if I can become a really functional person again. At least I can help get the finanical situation under control, by working more, getting an outside job again, or going back to school so that I can get a better job.
As Sarah touched on, kids grow up so quickly. I find myself so bummed at how lacking I am in the dept. of being the kind of mom I want to be sometimes. But, I have to get to feeling better, or learn how to manage pain better anyway, so that I can more easily resist the temptation to take out my frustrations on family members. I’m angry at myself for barking at the precious ones that God has entrusted me to keep and to parent here on this earth for a time; I want them to feel secure, cherished, and respected at all times.
Of course, all of these things are ultimately up to God, but His Word says that “He who seeks me (diligently) will find me.” So, I must become more proactive at seeking. However, He’s the One who does the drawing in the first place, and I’m blessed to be granted the opportunity to feel that draw. I know that I royally screw things up time and again, but I’m so thankful that He’s always so ready and willing to forgive me.
Thank you for the graphic and the inspiration Sarah - I love it.
Hugs and Blessings,
Tracy
tank top undershirt: Forever 21
long sleeved top: I honestly can’t remember!
capelet: J.C. Penney
shorts: Anthropologie via eBay (get the LOOK)
tights: Free People
oxfords: 9 & Co. (thrifted)
The headband looks so great on you! The color is gorgeous against your hair. I’m so sorry to hear about your pain problems. I hope that it all gets figured out soon because you are a wonderful friend and I’m sure a wonderful mother! <3
Thank you sweet Toni! I love the headband – you do gorgeous work!
Wow, I loved reading that because it gave me a lot of encouragement, and I am proud of you, my precious daughter!
Glad you got the little capelet. It’s adorable. (And the mustard yellow tights….glad you finally got some!)
Another very cute set of pictures!
I’m glad mom; I love you!
love the mustard yellow – looks great on you. and the yellow fIower headband rocks! I appreciate your resolutions and I really hope your health improves in 2012! I like the reminder that Grace is a way to live; (or die – I have a friend who is currently dying with Grace)! Love you, V
Thank you Aunt V. I’m sorry to hear about your friend. Yes, grace IS a way in which to live, and, hopefully, a way in which to die as well. Love you too!
Congrats on the sweet headband! And the awesome steal from Jcp. I love their markdowns, don’t you? I went last Christmas to return to sweaters my parents gave me.. ended up getting $200 worth of clothing for only $25.. it saved my parents $3! lol.
This is a beautiful post Tracy. I LOVED your paragraphs/comment =) I can relate to barking at the kiddos. I do it to my little girl- but I have the best intentions! I just want the best for her, want to make life easier.. instead I’m adding pressure and unneeded stress. It’s something we’re working on.
I’ve never heard of joni but I will definitely check her out. My favorite at the moment is Joyce Meyers. She has had a past I can relate to, and man, does she say it like we need to hear it. In a way that just clicks, yknow? I always hear an eye-opening quote when I hear, see or read her books. Inspiring.
I really do wish the best for you this year. Remember in Jeremiah 29:11 : For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Hold tight to it:)
Thank you for that verse Sarah – I needed that. I will hold tightly to it! God bless you sweetie; yes, do check out Joni Eareckson Tada, and watch some of her TV shows on her Joni and Friends website if you feel like it. She is amazing. The very last show is where she talks about her past the most, and she just has such grace from God. She had a movie made about herself in the 70s; she broke her neck and became paralyzed from the neck down at age 17, so after the dive in the movie, she plays herself. It’s simply entitled, ‘Joni.’ The rest of the shows on her site show the work that JoniandFriends.org does — I’d so love to volunteer with them. They do SO much to help disabled people around the world, and their ministry is so incredible.
Ps. that small alien thing.. lol it was my husbands moniker back when he was a computery guy.. keeps switching up on me lol
Ima start signing my comments to you lol xo, Sarah
I love those shorts, especially the cuff, although I’d probably like to see them in a flat front instead of a pleat…
Hi found you on IFB. Love that outfit. Good pop of colour with the tights
~S
diggin the tights
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