i am 25 years old, so a few years removed from college. i did everything right – i chose a solid degree and graduated a semester early to stop incurring student loans. but it is still so easy to get into the "what-ifs" and feel like you can't do something now because of something you didn't do in the past. she has absolutely inspired me – i am young and still have time. it is so unfortunate that she will not.
thanks for sharing and reminding me that i still have time to live out my dreams.
I absolutely loved this piece. I think it's something we can all relate to at some time or another. There's a quote by Tommy Douglas that I feel captures the sentiment of her article perfectly: "courage, my friends; 'tis not too late to build a better world." In my opinion, nothing was ever truer.
little town it’s a quiet village, every day like the one before 📖 🥀 💙 Comment “links” and I’ll send you the details of my classic outfit (this shirtdress is about to be in *heavy* rotation in my wardrobe!)
I’m four weeks postpartum and we have an extra hour of sunlight, the temperatures are rising, the flowers are starting to bloom, and I bought more jeans that fit! Feeling GOOD ☀️ leave a comment saying “spring outfit” and I’ll send the links for my outfit (including the viral white t-shirt I just got, these jeans which are 50% off, my super affordable quilted jacket… PLUS the baby carrier I’ve been using)!
What a brilliant way to store my needlepoint treasures 🤍🔐✨🌿🪡 I’ve wanted to do this for a while and I’m glad I waited because the @neelyandchloe x @petitekeep collaboration trunk couldn’t be more perfect!! Just launched today!
PS Comment “needlepoint trunk” and I’ll send you the link (+ a bonus link with all my for needlepoint tips for beginners!)
I recently stayed at @boramcare, a postnatal retreat, in NYC with my three week old and had the BEST experience. 👶🏼 🍼🤱🏻 I was blown away by the services Boram has to offer- they have thought of everything to help mothers recover physically and emotionally after giving birth. Leave a comment with “postnatal retreat” and I will DM you more information about #Boram and even more details about my stay.
sweet moments from my camera roll ✨ I think these sum up pretty accurately what the last few weeks have looked like. Snuggling on the couch under piles of blankets 🛋️ family walks around town 🛴 reading our favorite books together in the nursery 📚
There’s something special about getting to do the newborn stage over again with your second baby. It’s exhausting, and tiring, and overwhelming…. But you know just how fast it’s going to go by. I am soaking up every second of the contact naps, newborn scent, and (yes!) even the cluster feeding. 🤍🍼☁️
Leave a comment with “outfit” and I’ll send you links to what I’m wearing (+ the stroller and headphones) 🧥
No one will know the size of your jeans but they’ll know if they don’t fit! Struggling with my postpartum body… and just decided to go to the store and buy jeans that fit! Who knows what will happen down the road (my postpartum body always feels foreign for a while), but for now I have jeans that fit and that I feel good in. 🫶🏻
Leave a comment with “jeans” and I’ll send you links for my outfit! 🔗
oh my goodness. this made me cry.
i am 25 years old, so a few years removed from college. i did everything right – i chose a solid degree and graduated a semester early to stop incurring student loans. but it is still so easy to get into the "what-ifs" and feel like you can't do something now because of something you didn't do in the past. she has absolutely inspired me – i am young and still have time. it is so unfortunate that she will not.
thanks for sharing and reminding me that i still have time to live out my dreams.
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Such a good read. And so cruelly ironic.
I am a member of the college class of 2012 and I am in tears. I went to a tiny LAC and her piece means SO much to me right now.
Thanks for sharing this, Carly–it was very touching and puts a lot into perspective.
This pretty much sums up how I feel about graduating. Thanks SO much for sharing this
Thank you so much Carly for sharing this
I absolutely loved this piece. I think it's something we can all relate to at some time or another. There's a quote by Tommy Douglas that I feel captures the sentiment of her article perfectly: "courage, my friends; 'tis not too late to build a better world." In my opinion, nothing was ever truer.
Wow. Thank you for sharing this Carly. Life is so precious and every day we wake up is a gift. Thanks for the reminder.
Kristina