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I also wish I had continued pursuing languages. I learned Spanish growing up until my Dad encouraged me to stop. It came easily to me. But I’ve heard from all my friends and acquaintances how quickly you lose it if you’re not using it regularly. So, that pretty much means I would have lost it by now.OOH! Which languages do you speak? Did you learn them in school or organically growing up?
I’m soooo frustrated that I didn’t aggressively learn languages in school forward. It’s rough going trying to learn when NO ONE around me speaks the language.I’ve thought about doing a 2 week immersion class next year. I’d hope to be at a level that would make that a good investment of time by then.
I promised myself I’ll be at least intermediate plus level in 2 “foreign” languages in 5 years. From what I’ve read, that’s an aggressive goal but, I want to talk to my Dad’s family (French) and the bulk of local non English speakers (Spanish) easily.
I love your description of your French language skills. If you can ask for couture and a glass of wine, what else could you need?
I don’t think I have anything wonderful to share that could help you, and I’m so sorry you’re feeling frustrated by all of this. It’s natural and normal. Our governor here recommended everyone wear cloth masks outside the house, even for neighborhood walks! I ordered ours immediately from a seller in Portland who is making them to benefit healthcare workers. Our payment goes to that effort.Ok, purse peeps, how are you doing with the social distancing / quarantine? Our metro area extended this thru May 20.
(Live action footage of me losing it in my living room upon hearing the news)
OK, seriously. I need to think differently. I fully believe we will be on lockdown for another 3-6 months. What are your non business ideas to continue to grow / be engaged / socialize etc. during this time?
I get frustrated everyday. Sometimes worse than others. Mostly I take it out on my husband. It’s a lot more interaction than any of us would normally have with each other. But I am feeling so grateful to be spending this time as a family, and especially with my daughter, that I would never have gotten if not for what is happening in the world. This is a bad one but I’m also indulging and eating kind of whatever I want. Not abnormal for me, but I’m trying to embrace that food is going to get me through this. I’ve also been keeping up with workouts every morning. And I’m connecting with people that it has been months, and sometimes years, since I spoke to them last! I have a birthday party via Zoom this evening and I’m about to shower, put on a cute outfit, and makeup! I’m pretty excited. My pastries should be arriving soon and I also have rose in the fridge. Find things to look forward to! My bedroom redesign (lite) and new face products regimen are two things that I’m excited about.
Next goal is to stop being on my phone all the time. It’s a hard one to break. I’ve deleted Instagram off my phone so that helps a bit. I only add it back on when I want to check something and then remove it again.
What did your Dad want you to stop?
Languages don't come easily to me at all. I took Spanish in junior high and French in high school. I understand them better than I speak them. My accents are terrible! Now that we live in an area full of Spanish speakers, I wish I had learned more. I understand a lot more than DH. He figured out how to ask for ice in Spanish, but other words that I know after hearing them over and over, he still doesn't understand. A lot of the restaurants we used to go to before the lockdown had TVs tuned to Spanish stations. I would watch and try to figure out as much as I could.
My line up of mini Roulis bags in Gris Asphalt, Toundra, and Beton. I love these! But will hopefully get rid of one at some point in the near future.
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Seeing the Roulis and the Bolide and some other models different from the Birkin and Kelly I really started liking Hermes bags!
Thanks!
Our governor locked our state down last week, so I was able to get out before that. Now I just leave for a once a week food/supply run.
I’m super impressed! I vacillate constantly about what my third language would be. I’ve landed on Spanish but that’s only because I don’t think I’d use Italian very much (though I love the idea and sound of it) and I think I’d struggle with Mandarin or Japanese (though I’d love to learn an Asian language).
Thanks for the suggestion. I was hoping they had a saddle bag style but they didn’t. I really would love a simple brown or burgundy saddle bag.
WOW!
I haven’t had this on eBay. It’s been on other sites.
Thanks for being so transparent. I feel “bad” because I’m really struggling with this but, I have to presume I’m not alone. With the foot surgery, it’s now been 9 weeks I’ve been on lockdown.
Mr. S is my BFF. We always get along really well and don’t argue. But, yesterday we seriously snapped at each other.
We’ve since made up and can laugh about the silliness. But, this is too much togetherness without relief. We are used to going and doing things together (or separately with friends at times). Not just sitting around. 
Beautiful!
The Gris Asphalt. It was my first and I just love permabrass hardware now.
This is perhaps my favorite style/size from Hermes! It's truly cute and I like that the hardware is curved so it doesn't show scratches.
Beautiful set of Roulis.
Your choices are all beautiful neutrals. I’m sorry to hear you’re letting one go. It’s a great looking style and you wear it so well.