Even though the season has been incredibly mild and it literally hasn't snowed, I feel quite stuck in a winter rut.
I feel like I've been wearing the same things and doing the same things and saying the same things. I hate to complain because life is really good and I don't want to sound bored or ungrateful, but the truth is that I just feel a bit stymied.
I've been living in my DVF wrap dresses and J. Crew Pixie pants. I'm over tights in the biggest way and have been wearing skinny jeans out at night whenever possible in an attempt to avoid all other leg wear. I've been going to SoulCycle three times a week and making lots of plans with girlfriends. All good things. I have been saying at least once a day that I need a vacation and that I'm dying to go skiing, or to the beach, but I haven't done a thing to actually plan anything.
One of my goals for the month of February was to try something new and as vague as that was, I didn't really do it. Not because I didn't want to, but because I couldn't think of something to do and time got away from me. And it bothers me, and I guess that's the whole point of this post. I've been playing it safe, and every so often I get a little stir crazy and the urge to step out of my comfort zone tugs on my sleeve. Do you ever feel this way?
I've been attempting to make little alterations and tweaks to my routine to help satisfy the desire for change but at the end of the day, I feel stifled. I keep saying I want to bake but I don't have an oven. I keep saying that I want to run but it's too cold out. I'm tired of the excuses! I don't want to make them anymore.
But the truth is that I really don't have an oven and it really is cold out, so in the meantime I'm going to use my parents' kitchen to try that recipe I saw on Bakerella and I'm going to bundle up for a short jog/walk combo in the park across the street. Where there's a will there's a way.
Am I alone in my principles or are you in a winter rut too?
I feel the same way. I cannot wait for warmer weather so I can break out of my wardrobe. Maybe because all the stores have spring lines out and us in the Northeast still have winter like weather? Hang in there! I wish there was a Soul where I am!
ReplyDeleteAwwww.. dont worry its spring soon! xo
ReplyDeleteI am in a winter rut as well! I have been in my DVF wrap dresses and things have been kind-of blah this winter due to no snow down here... which means we have worked more this winter than we normally do!
ReplyDeletePlus, around this time of year I normally go to FL to the winter house and I have not been able to do so, which sucks. I am sure this has impacted everything else I do as I am working in this new job with no chances to get away!
I have SO been in a winter rut! January and February are always the two hardest months of the year for me. But spring is on the way!
ReplyDeleteI've kind of been living in cozy sweaters and jeans, and only going to mock trial. Getting so bored; I need spring!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about a rut, its work, school and home. Like you, I do love my life, but i am always wanting to do something totally spontaneous to change some things up.
ReplyDeleteLast weekend my husband and i took an impromptu weekend getaway, I loved it.
I'm a winter girl, so that doesn't put me in a rut. I AM in a rut otherwise, though...work, class, internship, lather, rinse, repeat. SOOOO tired! Need to go out or go shopping! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are the last blogger I thought would be in a rut! I envy your early morning spinning ability!
ReplyDeleteI love Bakerella! But, I agree, spring cannot come soon enough!!
ReplyDeleteWinter doldrums... I hear you!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to warmer weather so I can get out. I love just walking around and it's so hard in the city when it's cold and windy.
When I feel this way I try to wear more bright colors, change up my makeup a little bit and clean my apartment.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me feel more fresh when I spring clean,opt for wearing jewel tones or pastels and try out a non-neutral color of eyeshadow or whatever.