you can only do so much

i love it when i go about the house while everyone else is sleeping. it allows me to be me, silently. this week has been harder for me at work because i’m literally starting from scratch. i had to create new trackers and other files to support the group and to track accurate data of our performance. in other words, i have been burning my ass, typing on my seat with hardly any breaks and yet, i’m still a lot behind on other deliverables. how can this be? if not for the vogue feature and harry keeping my mood up, i would have broken down. leadership is after all about service but i can only do so much. 
so, at 5:00 AM, just as my shift is on its 9th hour, i sigh, look at my unfinished work, pack my bags and drive myself through the silent city. 
i’ve said this and i’m gonna’ say it again — thanks for the support of this blog and for taking the time out to not only check my outfits but also read what i have to say. it means a lot. 
striped top – thrifted
brown leggings – random buy
brown peep-toe platforms – matthews at cmg
rings: black spade – props | round animal print – props
song on my mind: soldier on by the temper trap

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28 Comments

  1. Eden says:

    love, im sorry to hear about your work pressures:( going through something similar as of the moment– my radio work is totally screwed up as more and more exterior opportunities pile up– i have to stop myself to be totally getting screwed and find a balance somehow. hope you do the same as well:)

    btw, signed up for blog camp na?

    <3
    eden

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  2. dred says:

    yeah i totally understand what you're going through right now. good thing blogging really keeps my mind off things temporarily.

    i am loving your shoes. xx

    http://dredreveries.blogspot.com

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  3. Well I think you are beautiful and I love your blog. I will follow. Thanks for the comment;)

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  4. Psyche says:

    To Eden & Gizelle: Chill ra mo, OK. 🙂 Work pressures never end, but let the fun go on.

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  5. Robyn says:

    ohh work pressure is aweful. You'll pull through though, I know it!
    I love reading what people write on their blogs, actually. It's a little window into their personallity~

    -Robyn

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  6. Jony says:

    Love your hair, it's beautiful!! And your blog is great, keep up the good work.

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  7. Don't you hate how WORK gets in the way of a blogging career;) hehehe
    Soldier On girl, you may be stressed/tired/fed up – but you still look cute! \
    x cathy

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  8. I love your outfit. That shirt is fabulous. xoxo

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  9. tim says:

    great outfits!!! awesome..

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  10. i am alexa says:

    just hang in there babe.. you'll get through the difficult phase. 🙂

    love your shoes! ♥

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  11. cool photos, especially the 1st one
    and i heart your peep toes!

    Castor Pollux

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  12. Martwa Marta says:

    photos are incredible! and i am in love with your shoes…

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  13. Sher says:

    aww hun, cheer up! Tomorrow will be a better day!!

    It's a pleasure coming here to check on your pretty outfits and read what you have to say:)

    xx

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  14. Hey Gizelle,

    Lovin' the belt 🙂 I feel you…for me? If not for laughter on this week I'd broke down. Have a fab day :0) Also, I gave you a Socialite Crown Award.

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  15. Raez says:

    looking good, I love you hair! digging those beachy pics below too:)

    xx raez

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  16. ANN says:

    Sorry to hear about your work pressures, I hope things get better for you! I looove your striped top 🙂

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  17. my favourite flavour!

    Yours truly

    WE SPY WITH MY LITTLE i

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  18. Nathalie says:

    Wonderful outfit. I really like this striped top. And your shoes are hot
    *Nathalie

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  19. it really sucks to hear that you're having such a horrendous time at work – just know that there are people out there thinking about you and giving you good tidings!

    the shading of your first photo is just breathtaking! you are simply gorgeous 🙂

    xo.
    princesspolitico.blogspot.com

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  20. michelle_ says:

    I LOVE THIS SHIRTDRESS !
    gorgeous !
    michelle ||
    http://www.GlistersAndBlisters.blogspot.com

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  21. Carmen says:

    Awww, I hope works get better soon!

    I really love the lighting in these photos!

    Carmen.xx.

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  22. Vicki says:

    Love your new blog header!!! 🙂
    also loving the shoes!!
    vicki xo

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  23. Lucy says:

    I love your top!! It really looks great on you!!

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  24. pensandlens says:

    the beach photos are totally amazing…excited for my next beach trip…

    toni just asked when are we going to meet?

    Take care always
    love lots!!!

    Sweet
    http://pensandlens.wordpress.com

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  25. issa says:

    love this

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  26. I am in LOVE with your shoes here!!! AMAZING!

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  27. julianne. says:

    ohhh that top is love! <3
    these pictures are beauutifulas they usually are my dear!
    lovvinggg.<3333

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