Have you ever backed yourself into a corner? I have felt a little trapped lately. Trapped by decisions I made six months ago, five years ago, ten years ago.
I even sometimes feel trapped by decisions that weren’t actively made by me, but more put on me.
It is really interesting and sort of a juxtaposition to my personality. Ask anyone that is around me for more than ten minutes and they will tell you I am opinionated and unafraid to speak my mind to take charge.
It’s the strong-willed, determined, and independent nature of my Sagittarius zodiac sign.
The other side of me doesn’t want to cause rifts, strain relationships, have financial hardship, or feel unprepared.
It’s that same strong Sag personality playing a part; I can’t have things go unplanned.
So here I am, in the in-between. Walking the line of so many things in my life. Wanting to take the leap of faith to reach my dreams, or even to reach the life I imagine. But yet, still here I am, content in the safety of my everyday. I fear what would happen if I let go of the steady paycheck, the ideas that people have of me, of what might happen if what I want to become won’t be enough.
I fear the unknown.
Instead, I wait patiently. Day in and day out, filling my schedule to the brim to cover the mundane.
I am not depressed. I am not sick. I am not going through any loss or grief.
I am, however, feeling like a butterfly coming out of her chrysalis.
I once thought I was a moth, but have found so much more color to my wings.
Photography: Hannah Nichols Photography
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Elise Von E
November 1, 2016So pretty Lauryn! The navy bomber is so pretty and those leopard booties are amazing!
xx, Elise
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November 3, 2016Thank you! The bomber is one of my most comfortable jackets.
Sarah Eggett
November 1, 2016um you're beautiful!! and i love this look!!!
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November 3, 2016Thank you so much!
Maggie Zemanek
November 2, 2016That jacket looks seriously comfy!! Love this 🙂
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November 3, 2016OH! It so is! Thank you.
Rose Nika
November 3, 2016Wow you have some amazing boots girl! Love this look
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November 6, 2016Boots are life! Thank you!
Clairejustine oxox
November 7, 2016Great look, love your boots 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays last week, you are one of this weeks featured blogs ..
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November 8, 2016Thank you1 These are some of my favorite booties ever!