Chemical engineering and biochemistry background. 
vintage blouse, thrifted belt, urban outfitters dress, amrita singh necklace
These pictures were taken yesterday and as I'm struggling for something to keep my mind off the hospital news (read more below), I've decided to blog to distract myself....
I know I don't talk about my personal life on the blog very much but I feel the need to rant today.
As you may have heard on twitter, Tim's mom is in the hospital again, this time it appears to be more serious than the past few times (I've forgotten how many times she's been rushed to the hospital total since this summer but this is the fourth time since the start of winter/xmas break). She's being flown to the hospital instead of being driven this time around. I've spent the past two months helping out down at their house but now that school started I'm back at my apartment in Austin and I feel so useless waiting by the phone. My fingers are crossed for her recovery, but it's been an uphill battle since she appears to have given up the will to eat or drink sufficiently to recover. We've tried cooking her more frequent meals (she complains about being too stuffed to eat enough calories with just 3 meals a day), asking her what dishes she wants to eat, trying to sneak cream of chicken into every dish to add more calories...everything. However she just tells the nurses that she's being "strong-armed" into eating and basically insinuates that we've been abusing her or something....so frustrating. There's more details to the story but all in all, it's been quite a hectic half a year since her first emergency hospital trip this past summer. Has anyone experienced something similar with their relatives? Anyway, I hope this explains why I've been effectively m.i.a. in fashion- and blogging-related events in Austin...
I know I don't talk about my personal life on the blog very much but I feel the need to rant today.
As you may have heard on twitter, Tim's mom is in the hospital again, this time it appears to be more serious than the past few times (I've forgotten how many times she's been rushed to the hospital total since this summer but this is the fourth time since the start of winter/xmas break). She's being flown to the hospital instead of being driven this time around. I've spent the past two months helping out down at their house but now that school started I'm back at my apartment in Austin and I feel so useless waiting by the phone. My fingers are crossed for her recovery, but it's been an uphill battle since she appears to have given up the will to eat or drink sufficiently to recover. We've tried cooking her more frequent meals (she complains about being too stuffed to eat enough calories with just 3 meals a day), asking her what dishes she wants to eat, trying to sneak cream of chicken into every dish to add more calories...everything. However she just tells the nurses that she's being "strong-armed" into eating and basically insinuates that we've been abusing her or something....so frustrating. There's more details to the story but all in all, it's been quite a hectic half a year since her first emergency hospital trip this past summer. Has anyone experienced something similar with their relatives? Anyway, I hope this explains why I've been effectively m.i.a. in fashion- and blogging-related events in Austin...
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You are the definition of class and glamor! Your outfits are always beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso I will be praying for Tim's mom. I really hope she recovers...because I know someone who has had a similar experience and I totally know how difficult it is for the family.
Love your outfit!!
ReplyDeleteYou look so gorgeous! I love the necklace
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to read about this. I haven't been following you for that long, but I still want to wish you good luck and I hope everything gets better with Tim's mom! Just hold on girl!
xx
Meda from m-femmefatale.blogspot.com
Absolutely gorgeous outfit!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about his mother...hope she gets well soon.
Ive just been through something a little similar, and I hope she is able to recover. Just you being in Tim's life is extremely helpful, just call and talk to him as often as you can.
ReplyDeletelove the vintage shirt.
i hope tim's mom gets better.. =) will keep her in my prayers...
ReplyDeletelovely outfit, as always.
I hope Tim's mom makes a fast recovery. Stay strong I know it's hard.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING blouse. Oh the detail! Love seeing you rock that Amrita Singh necklace so often. I have it in black and I don't wear it enough. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh that sounds terrible! I hope she gets stronger and feels better.
ReplyDeleteAnd on a brighter note, I really like the way you mixed textures with your outfit. It looks so pretty!
You look so amazing. As others have said, all you can do is stay strong and pray for her recovery. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteGrace x
secretly styled.
So jealous of your golden rays and beautiful dress! gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well!
Julie
www.hiddenjems.blogspot.com
Love this outfit. Aren't you cold though?
ReplyDeleteI hope everything turns out okay :(
Yasmeen
Castle Fashion
yasmeen: It was 60+ degrees yesterday.
ReplyDeleteeveryone: thank you for the well-wishes!
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear of your troubles, but it's a great place to rant! i'm about to do one myself on this stupid hibernation period in life.
ReplyDeleteyou still look amazing and that necklace is just out of this world.
I love the way you mix textures and gorgeous pieces!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry and I hope everything works out for everyone involved! Everything always gets better! <3
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Beautiful combination of colors. I love it!
ReplyDeletehope Tim's mom gets better. I had the same experience taking care of my grandpa. I would drive to his house everyday to try and make him eat. It was really difficult, frustrating and heart-wrenching...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cardigan, looks wonderful paired with the dress!
ReplyDeleteHope your boyfriend's mother gets well! :)
omg that is so stressful, i'm sorry to hear about all your troubles, that must be so hard to deal with while going to school! i hope everything works out soon :(
ReplyDeletebut you still look great no matter what, i don't know if that helps but i hope it does :)
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Lovely outfit, and sorry to hear about Tim's mum. Hope she's better soon x
ReplyDeletegorgeous as always
ReplyDeletelove ur outfit
and wooow the necklace looks amazing and expensive too <3 love it
This colour is exquisite and looks so beautiful in the soft light!
ReplyDeleteStunning photo<3
xoxo
Meg
Warning: New follower! I hope Tim's mum gets better. I know how hopeless you feel, my poor Nan had an acute stroke whilst in hospital with an infection just before Christmas. And she is now basically a vegetable, she can't move nor can she eat or drink. It is so hard to watch her like this and there's nothing we can do...
ReplyDeleteChin up and keep positive.
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Very nicely styled again. Great style you have girl!
ReplyDeletexo thefashionguitar
The last shot is amazing and you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove your style ;)
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Marc.
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You look beautiful darling and I'm so sorry to hear how hectic your life has been with Tim's mother back in hospital, sending love and thoughts. I hope everything improves ♥
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Eda ♥
I hope tim's mum recovers, my grandad is in hospital at the moment and it is hard when they wont eat. Love your outfit by the way :)
ReplyDeleteLove, Vanilla
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I hope she gets well.. I understand the feeling.
ReplyDeleteJusat hang in there and hope for the best!
P.S The photos are great!!
Sunny!.. ~
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry for Tims Mom, I will pray for her and for all of you. May God comfort all of you during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteIm glad that writing on this blog is able to give you some ease during this ordeal...as always I absolutely love your outfit. You simply look amazing with the outfits you wear.
lovely oufit. i love all the detail!
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Wow. My mother went into the hospital about three times in the last couple of years. I understand what you are going through. I am praying for you and Tim's mother.
ReplyDeleteLess important I'm sure, I love your outfit.
Absolutely in love with that jacket!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your boyfriend's mother. Sounds like a very trying sitatuion for everyone involved. My grandpa had prostate cancer that advanced very rapidly years later and caused a liver cancer. He went from attending a board meeting to not walking/talking/eating in 4 days before he passed away. He would yell at us for trying to force him to eat. I can imagine what you all have been going through and it is not easy. Hope her condition is not fatal and this shall pass.
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note your outfit is georgous as always. The dress is so light and girly and pretty.
I'm so sorry about your boyfriend's mother, I really do hope she gets better soon. I wish I had some advice or grand wisdom to offer for this sort of situation, but I have yet to experience something like this. You're there for her and that says a whole lot of great things about you!
ReplyDeleteOn the bright side these pictures are beautiful and I love that necklace! I've mentioned this before, but I love the way you mix textures!
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ReplyDeleteI hope your friend's mom is getting better.
You look so pretty in that lace from our shop.
Seeing photos of people in something from my shop makes me extra happy. Thanks, and best wishes.
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