Mod on the Metro

I'm trying a new location today.  I'm always a little apprehensive about that because going out to take photos anywhere beyond my actual backyard can be quite an ordeal.  If I have my way, we'll visit a place once or twice at different times of day to see how the lighting looks and when is the opportune time of day not just for lighting but for privacy.  Have you ever tried to take photos when there are a billion people around?  I have--it was the reason I didn't do much outdoor photography in Japan--and it is maddening!  

If I'm going to do something I want to do it right the first time.  But, I rarely get my way because so many places are so far away that we don't have the time or fuel in the car to make the long trip multiple times.  So, while doing online research on locations to save us on multiple trips to lots of different sites, I found this secluded and lovely little place.  It is one of those hidden gems that can be right in your own metaphorical--it's actually not that close to home-- backyard without you ever knowing.  I'm glad I found it though and there will be more photos on the way in this location. 

Something else a little out of the way, but irresistible was this Mod on the Metro dress by Emily and Fin from ModCloth.  I came across this print and then I couldn't get it out of my mind.  When it went on sale for 40% off for Cyber Monday, I had to have it.  I've been keeping my outfit prints pretty low key lately, not sure why, just still in "quarantine & chill" mode.  After so many months of being home, it's finally starting to affect my mental and emotional well being.  My brain crawled into its intellectual sweat pants--read that as giving-up-on-life-pants, and my body soon followed.

It's time to shake myself out of "chill mode" and get back to life and being me.  I've had to make myself start following a strict routine to keep my mind and my mood from becoming stagnant and eventually depressed.  I need my routine to keep me moving and I need something besides sweat pants in every shade of boring.

I'm ready to get back to getting up and facing the world, trying new things, going places, instead of getting up whenever and sitting in front of my computer all day.  Enough already.  This audacious little print has been the catalyst, propelling me out of my melancholy.  You can't always trust a pretty dress to change your mood, but it certainly doesn't hurt.

And, going to this little place, which we were able to reserve and have totally to ourselves, was also a nice miniature adventure to incentivize me to get back out into the world and living life again, real life, not life on a screen.  There's a little more to the story on this lovely spot, but I'm going to save that for another post.  Look for that in just a few weeks.

Shopping Info:Mod On the Metro Swing Dress Cap A-Line Midi Vintage Inspired by Emily and Fin from ModCloth