Lift Off

Wearing H&M surfer skirt and Manolo Blahnik lace up sandals

Lift Off

Life is such a funny thing.

I’ve had some of the best news (and purchase) of life this week, only to take one step back and lock myself out of my apartment.

Wearing H&M surfer skirt and Manolo Blahnik lace up sandals

Wearing H&M surfer skirt and Manolo Blahnik lace up sandals

I’ve been writing affirmations to myself in my iPhone reminders that pop up just when I seem to need it. You should really try it. I have 4 that pop up through out the day, and after I read them, I’m ready to take over the world–in my new Manolos (thank you, sample sale gawds).

I wish I could take credit for that but I’ve been working with an amazing life coach.

Wearing H&M surfer skirt and Manolo Blahnik lace up sandals

The affirmations, which seems so simple, have really changed the way I think of myself and in turn, carry myself. I don’t want to get all sappy, but the way the good news starting flowing right after I got in the groove of lifting myself up was really affirming.

Until I locked myself out of my apartment. For the second time.

Wearing H&M surfer skirt and Manolo Blahnik lace up sandals

The first time wasn’t so bad. I met my new super-cute neighbor. We exchanged numbers and sat on the fire escape together talking nail polish and music while I waited for the locksmith to let me in, until I realized that I could hear the music I was playing through my open window.

I climbed through the window and saved myself some money!

Wearing H&M surfer skirt and Manolo Blahnik lace up sandals

Wearing: American Eagle Denim Jacket// J.Crew Necklace// H&M Surfer Skirt// Manolo Blahnik Sandals// Louis Vuitton Speedy 25

The second time I wasn’t so lucky. Let’s just say, I’m going to have a WALLET PHONE KEYS chant before I walk out of the door every day from now on. Word to Justine for the tip.

“Oh, so you just want to have all the adventures, hm?” the friend who was running back and forth to save me after I locked myself out said the second time he picked me up from the train station.

I sure do.

I’m saying yes to everything–but this time, I’ll remember to grab my keys first.

Lift off.

Photos by Eugenia Hargrove

20 Comments
  • antonia
    Posted at 12:04h, 05 June

    i always put a thumbtack or nail/screw right next to the door and that’s where i keep my keys.

    • ChanningintheCity
      Posted at 11:26h, 10 June

      I used to do that too, until I left them there 🙁 Now I bought them back in my bag as soon as I get in. I also do a KEYS WALLET PHONE chant before I go just to be sure.

  • Lala
    Posted at 00:20h, 10 June

    What are the affirmations?

  • Glam Glitter and Gore
    Posted at 01:12h, 10 June

    I locked myself out plenty of times and even forgot my keys somewhere. These days I put my keys in my bag the night before or at least an hour in advance!

    • ChanningintheCity
      Posted at 11:23h, 10 June

      I’ve started doing that. Instead of putting them on my hook by my door when I come in I put them back in my bag. If I’m going to change my bag, I started doing it the night before like a little kid packing up my bag for school. I need to do better.

  • ChanningintheCity
    Posted at 11:25h, 10 June

    One says, “Be positive. Dream your dream.” Another (and my favorite), “It took three years for your to get to New York. You gotta relax, it will happen.” I keep adding new ones, they seem to really help me focus and not stress.

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