Romans 12:2 (NIV) Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.
Some days I just wish I could have a different life. I wish I had chosen a different career path instead of being stuck at the bottom of a new career that I don't really have any passion for. I wish I didn't have to experience so much sadness and disappointment at every turn. When I see others that seem to be living the life that I had hoped for, I genuinely feel happy for them but even more sad for my dreams that didn't come true.
If I have learned anything from my experiences its that things change and never ever stay the same. This truth gives me comfort, hope, and the strength to face another day.
Yesterday I had a really bad day at work. It was the kind of day where all these issues kept arising that I had absolutely no control over but it was my job to expedite some sort of resolution. I ran my own business for over 10 years and due to the change in the economy I have had to humble myself and become an employee. So not having complete control over any and all situations makes me want to scream! Instead, I come home and work on projects where I do have complete control like working out, sewing, gardening, wine making, or even just washing some dishes. Simple projects that I enjoy give me peace in knowing that I can at least accomplish some things that I set out to do.
My solution for my bad day at work was to take a look at my wardrobe and find a something that could be renewed or transformed. I came across this shirt dress.
Some days I just wish I could have a different life. I wish I had chosen a different career path instead of being stuck at the bottom of a new career that I don't really have any passion for. I wish I didn't have to experience so much sadness and disappointment at every turn. When I see others that seem to be living the life that I had hoped for, I genuinely feel happy for them but even more sad for my dreams that didn't come true.
If I have learned anything from my experiences its that things change and never ever stay the same. This truth gives me comfort, hope, and the strength to face another day.
Yesterday I had a really bad day at work. It was the kind of day where all these issues kept arising that I had absolutely no control over but it was my job to expedite some sort of resolution. I ran my own business for over 10 years and due to the change in the economy I have had to humble myself and become an employee. So not having complete control over any and all situations makes me want to scream! Instead, I come home and work on projects where I do have complete control like working out, sewing, gardening, wine making, or even just washing some dishes. Simple projects that I enjoy give me peace in knowing that I can at least accomplish some things that I set out to do.
My solution for my bad day at work was to take a look at my wardrobe and find a something that could be renewed or transformed. I came across this shirt dress.
I got this dress at a clothing swap last summer. When I first tried it on it was way too small but I just loved the colors and the unique pattern. So it took up the hopeful space in my closet because I just know someday it would fit. Around the same time I decided to start running so I could loose weight just to wear the dress. I ended up loving to run, I lost weight, and now the dress is almost too big; so this dress really caused a transformation in me!
I recently discovered the dress is vintage from a mid 80's designer- Katherine Ogust. You can't tell from the picture above, but the white was really starting to look dingy and showing its age.
Katherine Ogust dresses sell for around $140 and I got mine for free!
After my hard day at work, I decided to renew and transform my favorite dress with some fabric dye.
I put it in the washer with some hot water and left the washer cycle on agitate for 30 minutes.
It was quite an easy process, I sat and watch the washer almost the entire time wishing there was some way I could jump in with the dress, get agitated for 30 minutes, then emerge transformed with a fantastic profession that I love and a working reproductive system!
Until that happens, I'll settle for a new-to-me dress renewed by some $2 fabric dye and transformed by my creativity.
I headed off to work the next day in my dress armed with a quiet sense of accomplishment and realization that God gave me this washer machine called life; whichever cycle He chooses to have me on, I will emerge renewed and transformed. In Jesus name
It came out beautiful and, I think, better than the original color scheme.
ReplyDeleteWith the other things going on in your life, all I can say is, "Keep running."
Aww thanks so much Mary Katherine! I really appreciate your comment.
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