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A Tortoise In The Garden

2/3/2015

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Hobo chic with a touch of geek. Ya'll know how I do. :D Pretty much everything I'm wearing, you have seen in a previous post. Click here to see how I last wore this brown bag lady coat and here to see a monochromatic style centered around the vintage animal print sweater. The only new thing I'm wearing is pair of grey socks with an eyeglasses print on them. They're one of a few socks I picked up from Sock It To Me as part of a prize pack for winning a fashion contest held by Threadless, last year. ^_^

So, I'm not going to bore you with what I wore and how I wore it, because I think what I've done is pretty self explanatory. This outfit is as basic as it gets for me. It's just straight up casual. Borderline boring, even. Heh. Instead, I want to talk about the title of this post. Yeah. Just bear with me, though. :P

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Awhile back, I said something about being lazy and just wanting to stay home and binge watch MI:5 on Netflix. Hehe. The title for this post is a snippet of one of my favorite scenes from that show. It came to me while I was staring at my wool sweater in all its vintage, 80's animal print goodness. There's a rather tense scene in MI:5 where these two, powerful men (who distrust and basically loathe one another), pretend to have a civil chat. In that scene, one man says to the other: "What do you have to show for all these years? I have a wife and a son. And a tortoise in the garden." The response he received from the other man was nothing but silence and a countenance of regret. Clearly, the question was more than a question. It was actually a statement of the status quo and an opportunity to gloat for having it all.

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This is what we all want, I think...to "have it all." I know, I often feel as if my life isn't moving fast enough in the direction that I want. I get really anxious thinking about how old I am and how far I have yet to go. I can tell you the little details of my modest, perfect home and where it will be located. I can tell you the things I want to be doing every evening when I retreat back to that perfect home from my perfect job. I can see myself laughing and drinking with colleagues from work at a swanky bar and holding fun dinner parties for my closest friends. The problem is that this is a dream that has as of yet to become a reality.

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This is my so-called, "end game." The point at which I can kick back and say, "I finally made it. This is my life." It's what I wake up early every morning and go to bed late every night working toward. For the sinister gloater on MI:5, his perfect life consisted of a wife and son and a safe place where they could live together in peaceful harmony. Everyone has that single *thing* that they desperately hope to attain.

I look at these photos and, though I am genuinely happy, I see a person who has a long way to go to achieving ultimate happiness.
I hope to look back on this post one day and feel no regrets. I hope that, if and when I dig up this post, I will already be in that little house in the perfect location, with my loving partner, my ungrateful cat and a tortoise in the garden. So, how's that for the feels? o_O <3


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Nectar Clothing - Olive Green Skinny Jeans
Warby Parker - Dark Brown Ombre Glasses
Etsy - Vintage Eddie Bauer Animal Sweater
Sock It To Me - Eyeglasses Print Socks
Thrifted - Brown Boots (Gift) & Olive Hat
c/o Jollychic - Oversized Brown Coat

Forever 21 - Mustard Tassel Scarf

♫ Thank you so much for your comments! Though I may not respond to each one, I read and appreciate all of them! ♫

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Jamie link
2/2/2015 06:07:26 pm

I related to what you said so much. It seems like I have so far to go and I'm not moving in that direction quickly enough. Also feeling like I should've accomplished more by this age. Maybe these are just normal feels?

But anyway! I really like this outfit with all its warm brown tones. Your animal print sweater is amazing too!

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Anna
2/3/2015 10:29:12 am

Yeah, I think it is totally normal. I think some people deal with these feelings better than others, though. I'm kind of a spastic perfectionist, so this state of affairs is particularly painful for me. The days pass quickly and I feel like I'm always trying to catch up. I need to learn to slow down and to try to enjoy the journey.

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Silvia link
2/2/2015 11:15:12 pm

I love the print of the sweater and socks, so sweet!!
Everyone of us have dreams to achieve :-)

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Jennifer link
2/3/2015 12:33:31 am

Hobo chic with a touch of geek. I love it! Info love how you've mixed pieces from precious outfits and put them together in a fun casual way! Thoughtful casual is always nice to see. The subtle details you do really make the outfits special. :)

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Anna
2/3/2015 10:30:41 am

You're so kind, thank you! <3 I appreciate the visit, too!

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nerline Germain link
2/3/2015 01:15:44 am

You look stunning and your socks are just amazing!

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Anna
2/3/2015 10:31:13 am

Thanks so much and thank you for stopping by! ^_^ <3

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lisa link
2/3/2015 04:27:45 am

I love the quirky details that pop with the neutrals! I know what you mean- I feel like I can picture a similar life where I finally just stop and live in the moment. I'm starting to realize that will probably never happen for me, as it seems I'm always still trying to figure out my future :)

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Anna
2/3/2015 10:32:35 am

I think it can happen for you, just like I still believe that it can happen for me! The moment you foreclose the possibility, I think you end up mired in a self fulfilling prophecy. Never give up! <3

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Charlotte Ellis link
2/3/2015 08:30:00 am

I don't know which is cuter, the farmyard jumper or the geek glasses socks!! Another perfecto outfit <3

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Elisabet link
2/3/2015 08:48:05 am

Amazing look. Love your sweater and socks, so funny :)
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Natasha link
2/3/2015 11:19:12 am

This is such a cool outfit - I love the jumper! I've only recently found your blog so I'm catching up fast with older posts. I love your sense of style. - Tasha

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Hannah link
2/3/2015 01:35:51 pm

I will definitely be sticking around! As promised, I did some exploring of the archives and I found a whole list of ideas I want to steal and wear in my real life. :)

I hear what you're saying here too. But it sounds like you're on a good track; being thoughtful about the situation is a good way to attract the things you want.

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Melanie link
2/3/2015 03:03:09 pm

Great outfit! I love that sweater!
Melanie @ meandmr.com

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lucia
2/3/2015 03:08:36 pm

lovely look!


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Ann link
2/3/2015 08:16:08 pm

I love your socks and shoes
and your fun sweater prints.

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Natasha link
2/4/2015 01:35:06 am

You're welcome and thank you for the lovely words on my latest post!

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Olivia link
2/4/2015 02:12:00 am

I saw this on Instagram and I knew it would be a great outfit. Those socks especially are adorable but I also love the fun sweater. Anyway, I don't think that there is the "ultimate happiness" or being able to achieve that happiness. With everything, I believe there will be good and bad but that's just life. And working through that is success :)
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Keit link
2/4/2015 02:36:08 am

After reading this, now I'm burning with questions! :-D What is the dream you want to achieve?
As for the fashion part, I absolutely love the vintage animal sweater, it's uber cute! And the scarve is a chunky knit delight!
I've never seen MI:5, is it guuud?

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Laura link
2/4/2015 06:55:01 am

This outfit is adorable! I'm loving that scarf and those socks are so fun!

xoxo,
Laura
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Wioletta link
2/4/2015 07:17:57 am

Omg !love your shoes !!! <3

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Mili
2/4/2015 04:43:16 pm

I'm on the same boat of you. I know my end goal, just not sure how to get there. All we can do is continue on the journey of life (okay, I'm done being cheesy now.) Love the vintage sweater! What a quirky find :)

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Kristian link
2/6/2015 12:33:28 pm

As if any of your outfits are ever boring...psst! I love this coat too.

Very good thought to remind oneself we are on a journey. The thing I always used to remind myself when frustrated about not having the life I thought I would have etc. is "but that is because there are other adventures out there first." Now a days it is also "You must figure out how to handle A before you can move one to figuring out balancing A and B things together."

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Missy May link
2/11/2015 03:18:08 am

I have the same feeling, Anna. Sometimes I wish things work out fast, but unfortunately we can't control everything in life. At this point, even though I feel under achieved, I'm grateful for now. I pray and hope for the best though.
You look wonderful and cosy in that sweater. :)

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