Happy New Year!
The last month of 2015 proved to be crazy — to say the least. Here’s a little re-cap of everything that went down with my operation and how I am recovering, as well as what’s up for 2016.
Always,
Britt x
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It’s Official: www.BeStillMyHeartBlog.com
It’s official.
Be Still My Heart Blog is officially a dot com. A new year is upon us, as well as a new me and overall content of #BSMHB. I had mentioned previously that I was gearing more towards a lifestyle story, if you will, through pictures and words. Having cancer tends to throw a wrench into things at the most inconvenient times. Yet, I won’t allow that to set me back, babes.
Now that I am moving around a bit easier and the pain is lessoning day by day, I want to show the world how wonderful, colorful and interesting life can be despite having terminal cancer. (I am still writing about everything that recently occurred with my medical situation and wrapping my head around it all. Blog to come on that…)
In lieu of that, to officially kick off the lifestyle variety aspect of my blog, including fashion, photography and blah, blah — you know, I have been collecting questions I have received via email and included some extra that you’ll hopefully jive with.
Q + A with Be Still My Heart Blog
Q: How would you best describe your style?
A: I’m drawn to anything that resembles the 1960’s. That’s an era in terms of fashion that I would have loved to be a part of. The 90’s grunge is also something I’m highly attracted to. I guess my style could be described as retro grunge. I’m going to make that a thing, although I’m sure it already is?
Q: Who would you say is your number one fashion inspiration?
A: Devious question because I have many. But the one specifically coming to mind is, Edie Sedgwick. She was so ahead of her time, fashion forward in all of her glory.
Q: What made you decide to start blogging?
A: Not many people know this, but I actually started a fashion/travel/lifestyle type of blog back in 2008 or so. I loved doing it, I loved the creative freedom of being able to compartmentalize my thoughts both visually and textually. Then once I was diagnosed with cancer, I began #BSMHB as a way to document everything that was happening in my life. But now I am ready to share a lot of other aspects of myself and my life outside of just cancer; what it is like to be young(ish), up-to-the-minute and pumped with chemo.
Q: Nylon or Vogue?
A: Nylon all the way. I’ve read both for years, but I always seem to connect more with the content amongst everything else that Nylon has to offer as a magazine publication. Cosmo is also my jam. Sorry, Anna Wintour.
Q: What are some of your current fashion obsessions?
A: Buttons. Flare. Pin-bling. Everything I own — jacket wise has a button or five on it. CAN’T STOP. WON’T STOP.
Q: What type of camera do you use?
A: An iPhone — I’m not a pro, but I can imagine to be.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: It’s funny, I don’t think I would be able to go back to working for anyone again. I guess never say never, but I’ve realized I’m better off doing my own thing, freelancing creatively. I’d say Author would be at the top of my list. Anything in the creative realm is a dream, really.
Q: Name your Top 3 favorite bands:
A: Easy — 1) The Beatles 2) Third Eye Blind 3) The Format
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Q: Do you prefer music on Vinyl? CD? or Download?
A: Who doesn’t prefer their music on Vinyl? The cracks are the best part. This year I joined the best “box” club called Vinyl Me Please and each month I receive a new vinyl. So far they’ve all been badass and totally exciting to get new music in the post every month.
Q: Favorite makeup brand?
A: I’ve got to say, I’m a MAC girl, through and through. I’ve veered over to Nars, Dior, Urban Decay — you name it, but I always swerve back for MAC. Pharmacy makeup impresses me at times though, i.e.- Rimmel London. Oh yas.
Q: Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn?
A: Sorry, Brigitte Bardot. She’s the ultimate babe in my book — and Jackie O., I love her so.
Q: How many tattoos do you have?
A: If my Nan had been asked this question, she’d say, ‘one too many’. But, I believe I have eight, but most of them are dainty, except for my Hamsa.
Q: Favorite Quote?
A: “You live but once; you might as well make it amusing.” – Coco Chanel
Q: What is one thing your readers would be surprised to hear?
A: Probably my half American/British accent that switches on an off. (lol) — otherwise, I hope my readers continue to enjoy the content and a peek inside the day to day lifestyle of a young cancer chick. #AWARENESS and #STYLE will go hand in hand, just you watch.
E-mail me (link on sidebar) if you have any questions or want to connect! And watch out for some outfits on the blog.
Big X,
Britt
“Hello,” Adele’s Anthem for Fall in Phoenix:
Ah, the smell of fall is in the air — talking about the recently purchased three wick candles, of course. Each draw of the waxy aroma is reminiscent of how spectacular this time of year is in the Valley of the Sun.
Phoenix is not quite Door County, yet fall still finds a way to claim representation, being sought after by Phoenicians everlastingly. It is the central motive to surviving the living hell that is our summer season. Despite Phoenix’s sunny disposition, the heat can bring on the sadness, similar to Adele’s previous albums, 19 and 21.
Adele’s impeccable timing came when Phoenician’s were ready to say their first “Hello” to the bliss that is our fall. We have our very own fall anthem explained in a way that no one else but Adele could have done:
I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to meet
they say that time’s supposed to heal ya, but I ain’t done much
The translation is simple, Phoenix, or to anyone living in extreme temperatures.
“Fall, it’s me
summer feels like its been years
and I was wondering if you’d like to meet
to go over all this heat
they say coolers supposed to heal ya, but it I ain’t seen much
cooling”
Just as you begin to think that the songstress is going to stay true to her broken hearted lyrics, “Hello from the other side” wafts your face like a breath of fresh air and as the song proceeds, the declaration of how every Phoenician feels when it drops below ninety degrees, exclaims our raw emotion for the love of this season.
We made it. Is she reading our minds?
Adele continues with, “Hello from the outside.” She just gets us. We can finally go outside and appreciate what a beautiful city we live in. Hello, fall. Hello, Phoenix. We don’t have to stay inside. Anymore.
You were well worth the wait, just like Adele.
— Here are a few fall pictures I snapped from around Downtown Phoenix —
Love,
Britt x
Monday Blues: Leads to Making Your Own Rules
Do the Monday blues have you feeling down? Me, too! I’d much rather be doing ↑ right about now.
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I think I have the perfect solution: Let’s make our own RULES!
Although I don’t have the typical 9-5 career, I still get a bad case of the Monday blues from time to time. Perhaps it’s because I know my partner in crime, Steve has to work and all I want to do is play. Or perhaps because I know that it means I’ll have a slew of Doctor’s visits, as I do most weeks. Even if it is just doing some creative work, my weeks somehow blur into one another and before I know it, Monday happens all over again. Do ya feel?
Well, here is a few ways that have been easing me along my merry little way on a Monday. I hope it suits you too!
♥ Plant your feet on the ground and feel the bare earth from your heel to the tips of your toes (if you can). This sounds like I’ve had too much medicinal cannabis, but just hear me out. A yoga teacher once told me that welcoming the day with fresh air when you wake up, while connecting yourself with your surroundings is key for your mind, body and soul. Take a minute, inhale and exhale and your week will begin with greater conciousness, alerting an even greater sense of gratitude to be afforded another day, another week and new beginnings.
♥ Document your weekend. Take photos, mental notes, anything that can make you smile come noon time, when you are all too close to slamming your head against the wall. It may give you 2-3 seconds of laughter, but the smile has a tendency to linger.
♥ Ask people how they are doing. I know this may seem pretty typical — but, ask and MEAN it! The thing is, people can pick up on genuine vibes and you’ll most likely make their day. It becomes a domino effect and your vibe attracts your tribe. Monday’s would be far more groovy and the week much easier to get through if the mood starts out right. Set the tone — I dare you!
♥ Don’t work, play. Find a way to make ANYTHING that you do fun. If that means listening to your favorite jams (current obsession alert: Meg Myers) or a little chair dancing (keep it appropriate). My point is, just have a laugh. Don’t take yourself too seriously as those daunting Mondays arrive. Enlighten your senses.
♥ Look past the uncomfortable and push yourself to do or try one thing you wouldn’t typically do. Obviously everything in moderation, but nevertheless it will keep your week fresh and you’ll have something to look forward to. The best part is, it can be ANYTHING: trying exotic, new food(sss), hiking a different trail than usual (or for me, just hiking in general), but you get the gist. Explore new things and feelings and at the end of the day, you can confidently say you are a renegade and Monday is your b.i.t.c.h.
What are some things that help kickstart your week with a bang?
Love,
Britt x
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