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Old Fashioned: Reflecting On My Early 20’s

in Fall outfits, Style on 12/05/16

Happy Monday!

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about being in my late 20’s and what that means to me. I’ll be 29 at the end of January, and I think these thoughts naturally arise ‘at the end of an era.’

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Looking back at my early 20’s, I was a doormat. I did what IĀ thought was normal, instead of focusing on my own goals and happiness. I was so quick to jump on the bandwagon and was extremely adverse to anything scary or risky.

If everyone was ripping shots, I was doing it too. If everyone was wearing something or eating something, I wanted to know about it and follow suit. I finished undergrad in 4 years, and went straight to law school, without taking a break to figure out what I actually needed.

Even though I tried to uphold this facade of a stubborn person who did what she wanted, it wasn’t entirely true. Doing things that were off the “path” gave me so much anxiety. But the moments where I broke the mold and did something that I actually wanted to do are, by far, the most memorable.

While I don’t like to live with regrets, I wish that I had thrown away what I thought was “normal” and taken more chances. Because the chances I DID take, while few, have been the most rewarding experiences of my life thus far.

Like when I kissed my husband in his garage back in 2006 to let him know how I really felt. Or when I decided to study abroad in Luxembourg without knowing a soul, then meeting one of my best friends Grace in our last month there. Going to the animal shelter on a whim, then coming home with two kittens who are my sidekicks and my furry loves. Believe it or not, I really didn’t like cats before I got them!

Taking a leap and moving to DC last year, when I had spent my entire life living in Cleveland. And finally, starting this blog in December of last year, which has brought me lifelong friends and countless opportunities to work with amazing and inspiring people, who love me for me.

I know things happen for a reason. If my entire life had been full of risks, then would I be sitting her writing about this? Probably not. I’m so thankful for the unscripted moments, especially now that I’m paying attention.

–Roxanne

Currently Sipping: Teavana white chocolate peppermint tea

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  1. Moriah says

    December 18, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    I love this! As a 23-year-old it makes me think about how i can try to focus on when I am doing things because they’re safe vs. what I really want… it is scary sometimes to take a leap! But you’re right, those things tend to be really worth it.

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  2. Alissa says

    December 12, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Love this post!! Definitely approaching 30 made me have all the feels too. And I’ve for sure changed a lot since my “earlier” years, haha. I’m learning to let shit go and it feels freeing. You’ve accomplished amazing things and life is only going to get better šŸ˜‰

    Alissa
    http://www.naturallymeblog.com/

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  3. Susan Rahamim says

    December 8, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    great thoughtful post, outfit and pics. it’s hard but good to take risks!

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  4. Abril@The Color Palette says

    December 7, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    burgundy is one of my favorite colors for this season. You look great
    Thank you for linking up at start the week stylish

    x,Abril

    Reply
  5. CelebratingthisLife says

    December 5, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Love this, such honesty! I too am risk adverse but each one of the gambles I have taken have always paid off! So not only do we share a name, but also a birth month! My birthday is the beginning of January. I enjoy having a January birthday now but when I was a kid I wished I was born in the summer so we could have had birthday parties outside! šŸ˜€ xx Rox-Anne, Celebratingthislife.ca

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  6. Grace says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:22 am

    October 2018 – MUDEC 50th Anniversary Gala. You in?! xo

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    • Roxanne says

      December 5, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Omg that could be epic.

      Reply
  7. Rachel Garay says

    December 5, 2016 at 8:38 am

    Such an inspiration. I think my risky moments are my most memorable ones too yet I am so comfortable most of the time or avoid change. I think my husband helps with the bringing about change which is needed every once in awhile. Great post and looking cute Roxanne!
    Rachel xo
    http://www.garaytreasures.com

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