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Quiet As A Lion's Roar

3/2/2017

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It has been a rough few years. There. I said it. Heh. I know that I try to avoid talking about my personal life, politics, religion, etc., but I just really need to say this. I just feel like I need to memorialize it, so I can look back on this post 5 or 10 years from now and remember that point in my life when things started to feel OK. It's so difficult to look at a person and think you know him/her. You know?
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There are bloggers who I've been following for years and, at a certain point, whether it's rational or not, I start to feel like I "know" them. They start to feel like my friends, in a sense. So, I have no doubt that there are readers out there who harbor the same feelings about me. You see my blog posts, you read my stories, you check out some personal life tidbits on Instagram and you start to formulate this idea about what kind of person I am and what kind of life I must lead on a day to day basis. It's natural.

The thing with social media is that we only see what people allow us to see, for the most part, and people don't really go around showing the bad parts of their lives. Some do and it's incredible, but on the whole, people just don't do that. So, when I sometimes say you're seeing my "greatest hits" as far as my outfits are concerned, it also follows that you're seeing my best moments on my blog, Instagram, Facebook, etc. Unfortunately, my real life isn't as easily or carefully curated as my internet life.


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Within the last few years, I've changed jobs, been unemployed, found a new career path, became completely estranged from my family, recovered from serious depression, re-discovered the value of true friendship, re-invented my definition of 'family,' began the process of opening up and sharing about my bi-sexuality and I've finally found a place (and my voice) within the LGBTQ community. So. Yeah. Hehe. When you look at these photos, I hope that what I've shared helps you see "me" more clearly and, while I may not use my blog as a personal diary on a daily basis, maybe this sudden urge to share will at least reinforce the idea that there's a real person underneath all the fashion stuff. <3


Thrifted - Black Winter Hat, Black Overalls, ModCloth Multi-Color
Striped Coat
(Swap Group) & Black Platform Boots
zeroUV - Oversized Round Dark Sunglasses


♫ 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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Marija link
3/2/2017 08:20:23 am

I hear you, I'm glad you are on a right path now and that you found your place... It's kinda nice to share some personal stuff once in a while it makes you more human if you know what I mean ;)
Anyway I'm styling dungarees also on my blog yay if you wanna check it out! xo

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Anna
3/6/2017 11:44:48 pm

Rad. Thanks, Marija! I appreciate it! <3

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Shyscout link
3/2/2017 01:20:12 pm

I am glad things are looking up for you, and hope they continue to get even better. I love when bloggers are able to open up about themselves and share the possibly not so glamorous real life stuff that we all go through, so thank you! You are not alone, and the blogging community can be pretty awesome when people do decide to open up :]

Love the look by the way! The pattern on your coat is beautiful.

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Anna
3/6/2017 11:46:40 pm

Yeah, that's something that I've always thought, but it never hurts to hear it. Hehe. Thanks! <3

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KizzyDoll link
3/3/2017 03:52:36 am

You are awesome, super proud of how far you've come!! Keep going, you look amazing x

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Anna
3/6/2017 11:47:03 pm

Aww! <3 <3 <3 *^_^* <3 <3 <3

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Missy May link
3/3/2017 02:23:23 pm

It is well, Anna dear. Life has its ups and downs, but we will surely pull through. You're a winner for sure. Kudos to how far you've come and love that coat a lot. :)

http://missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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Anna
3/6/2017 11:47:21 pm

Thank you, Missy! <333

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lindwormmm link
3/3/2017 03:30:41 pm

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<3 u, Anna!
I'm so so happy to hear that things are feeling better now. Even if they feel a lil better, that's great <3
Family, politics... it's so hard and not nice.

I've been feeling better this year too :) I'm hoping things will get even better next Autumn.

This is such a pretty look! :)
I always love your black lace outfits
and the reds and purples look so nice too!

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Anna
3/6/2017 11:48:03 pm

Lots of hugs for you, too! Thank you! <333

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Hanh link
3/5/2017 06:58:47 pm

I've admired your outfits for several years now and I'm glad to hear that you're in a better place with your life!

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Anna
3/6/2017 11:49:26 pm

Hey! Oh thank you so much. I really appreciate it! <3

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