SAD

Dealing with seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder), on top of just plain old ugly depression, has been the hardest for me this year, and November has just started.  I hate to post this so late, but after having one of the best weeks I’ve had in years, I had one of the worst Sundays I’ve had in years, so.  The whole week I was nervous I would crash, too, as I have done many times before, but I insisted this time was different.  Just a friendly reminder to myself: it’s never different.  Except maybe next time, hopefully.

I’ve tried hard so far not to let the cold and the rain and the dark (and the hint of snow) get to me.  My friend gave me some interesting techniques I decided to try.  Things like seeing the cold as refreshing (instead of murderous).  Or viewing the rain as romantic (instead of murderous). To sum it up, none of it’s working so far, but I can still look cute, at least until the snow falls.  

Sweater: Roots

I love this long sweater for a number of reasons, like being able to zip it up and be cozy, all while looking presentable (regardless of what’s underneath). I love that it’s from a Canadian brand, even though Roots’ prices aren’t exactly exhilarating (this sweater was on sale). My absolute favourite thing about this sweater is, until I get a long black pleather jacket, it’s the item in my wardrobe that makes me feel the most like Trinity (from The Matrix, of course), so I love to put it on and pretend I’m a badass.

Purse: ALDO

Love this purse! It’s far too small for me to work with on an everyday basis (I really tried so hard though), but I grab this purse literally EVERY SINGLE TIME I have to go out and look a lil fancy.  It came with a long strap as well, but I lost it, and I really don’t regret that..

Boots: Shoeland

Thigh-highs who dis?!  It took me entire years to find boots that actually went up past my knees, so no, I can’t wear these enough!