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Sorry I haven't been around much.
Actually, I've some problems with my eyes and have been told to cut screen time down by half.
I did it though. Today I took my new Gucci bag out properly, I took her home to meet her friends at Gucci. Who was in the window display, placed centre, the star of the show? None other than my bag's twin.
There is a that odd feeling sometimes, when you see someone else carry the same spec bag, or you see someone posting a pic of your scarf-twin on tPF. There's that less than split second confusion when I think why is that person wearing my bag or scarf? it was like that today inside Gucci. I kept double checking to make sure my bag was next to me or on my shoulder, my brain couldn't quite take in that the bag in the window wasn't actually mine LOL. I'll post a pic tomorrow.
Actually, I've some problems with my eyes and have been told to cut screen time down by half.
I did it though. Today I took my new Gucci bag out properly, I took her home to meet her friends at Gucci. Who was in the window display, placed centre, the star of the show? None other than my bag's twin.
There is a that odd feeling sometimes, when you see someone else carry the same spec bag, or you see someone posting a pic of your scarf-twin on tPF. There's that less than split second confusion when I think why is that person wearing my bag or scarf? it was like that today inside Gucci. I kept double checking to make sure my bag was next to me or on my shoulder, my brain couldn't quite take in that the bag in the window wasn't actually mine LOL. I'll post a pic tomorrow.
I don't own one, I rented an Evelyne 29cm from bag, borrow steal to see If I would like the bag, would it work for me, and I loved it! I also tried a TPM, and i loved it as well, but the 29cm is more suitable for day to day for me. @papertiger's combo Black with gold hardware is heavenly!
Thank you! your first sounds lovely! That's only thin about the first bag, I'm not a fan of the strap length.
momasaurus, you look beautiful! What a lovely scarf.
Oh dear, I hope your eye issues improve. That’s a cute story about visiting Gucci with your new bag and looking over your shoulder at her twin staring back at you.
I hope the surgery brings you relief and you can have a full and quick recovery. Here’s to all of us having many reasons to celebrate and enjoy 2021!Thank you for the good wishes, dear. The surgery is scheduled for before my birthday, and hopefully it will turn out to be a good birthday present. It's been a pretty miserable 5 months.
Oh, gosh, your poor DS! 2019 and 2020 birthdays were NOT a lot of fun for him. Hoping that 2021 gives him (and your entire family) many reasons to celebrate.
what a lovely color!
Fingers and toes crossed for excellent results!
How worrisome... here’s hoping reduced screen time helps!
These colors are stunning on you!
I'm so tired but so excited! I couldn't wait to get online and post my update.
I'm discharged from hospital early and for good! My docs are so happy with my progress they've sent me home and I only need to go in for blood tests every couple of months! They actually said I may be permanently cured. 
At the very least, it has been confirmed that my medication created all my other problems, and now that I've been off that medication, all my markers are normal. It's unbelievable!
I've spent the day with my mum, walking and talking, both crying and laughing hysterically, trying to process all the information.
It's all a bit of a shock and I'm in disbelief at the prospect of having a future different from the one I had been anticipating. Our health is so precious and I never thought I'd be given the hope of ever being really healthy again.
But enough of my off-topic rambling!
At the very least, it has been confirmed that my medication created all my other problems, and now that I've been off that medication, all my markers are normal. It's unbelievable!
I've spent the day with my mum, walking and talking, both crying and laughing hysterically, trying to process all the information.
It's all a bit of a shock and I'm in disbelief at the prospect of having a future different from the one I had been anticipating. Our health is so precious and I never thought I'd be given the hope of ever being really healthy again.
But enough of my off-topic rambling!
In the meantime, shopping my own is working out well for me...here are pics of the 3 bags in current rotation. All photos from my 12 hours since being discharged. Mum and I couldn't settle down so we would go for a long walk, head home, decide to go for another walk to work off our anxious energy
....I took a different bag each time we went and snapped a bad photo along the way. I don't usually wear skirts but this one is one my mum bought for me when I was 16 (it refuses to die lol).The chalk Coach whiplash bag with neon pink trims is the one I bought pre-loved right before my second hospital admission, iirc. I didn't get to post a reveal of it at the time. Took a pic of the strap white side out, then pink side out; I like it both ways.
The black round suede bag is a no-brand gift from my best friend. The gold rings can be pulled up for hand carry (though I've never used it that way). This bag is one of my all-time favourites!
The black bucket-style with the leather twilly is a handmade bag from when I was in Ukraine. It's buttery soft to the touch. The twilly is just a random belt that I tied around the original strap because it was getting really worn. The bag itself has a gorgeous patina and has softened so beautifully over the years. It is so lovely to the touch that I tend to pet it when I wear it.
That's wonderful news! I would be a little mad about that medication and that it took so long to find that out. You look great, but so skinny!
I'm so tired but so excited! I couldn't wait to get online and post my update.
I will catch up on the thread once I've slept for a bit as I cannot wait to see everyone's updates and get settled back into the happy world of bags.I'm discharged from hospital early and for good! My docs are so happy with my progress they've sent me home and I only need to go in for blood tests every couple of months! They actually said I may be permanently cured.
At the very least, it has been confirmed that my medication created all my other problems, and now that I've been off that medication, all my markers are normal. It's unbelievable!
I've spent the day with my mum, walking and talking, both crying and laughing hysterically, trying to process all the information.
It's all a bit of a shock and I'm in disbelief at the prospect of having a future different from the one I had been anticipating. Our health is so precious and I never thought I'd be given the hope of ever being really healthy again.
But enough of my off-topic rambling!
In the meantime, shopping my own is working out well for me...here are pics of the 3 bags in current rotation. All photos from my 12 hours since being discharged. Mum and I couldn't settle down so we would go for a long walk, head home, decide to go for another walk to work off our anxious energy
The chalk Coach whiplash bag with neon pink trims is the one I bought pre-loved right before my second hospital admission, iirc. I didn't get to post a reveal of it at the time. Took a pic of the strap white side out, then pink side out; I like it both ways.
The black round suede bag is a no-brand gift from my best friend. The gold rings can be pulled up for hand carry (though I've never used it that way). This bag is one of my all-time favourites!
The black bucket-style with the leather twilly is a handmade bag from when I was in Ukraine. It's buttery soft to the touch. The twilly is just a random belt that I tied around the original strap because it was getting really worn. The bag itself has a gorgeous patina and has softened so beautifully over the years. It is so lovely to the touch that I tend to pet it when I wear it.
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Thank you! You're always so kind to me.
I'm okay with how long it took to get here. I'm just relieved I'm here. I was expecting to be gone in the next 5 years or so, so this is just a gift in every sense. I'm breathing deeply in a way I haven't been able to in years- just from the weight of illness being lifted off my shoulders.
I do wish they hadn't admitted and discharged me so many times. That process is exhausting in and of itself, but I'm happy to be home now, so it's all okay.
Funny you should say I look skinny, that has been a weird journey this year. My usual weight is 45kgs at 5'4, so small-ish.
Being on steroids (as part of my earlier treatment protocol) I got up to 49kgs. Then that double punch of covid brought me down to 39kgs! That was a scary low weight.
I'm swollen in these pics from one of the drugs they tried on me in the last admission (slowly losing that swelling day by day), so I have no idea what my current weight is. I did regain some weight after recovering from covid, but the swelling now is confusing me as I look so different.
All I know for sure is that my body feels alien from all the fluctuation in weight. I want to feel healthy again and will allow my body to settle wherever it wants to.
Edit: From the pics, which side do you prefer the coach strap to be on? White or pink? I can't decide and would love outside opinions.
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Trying to get caught up and skimmed the last couple of pages briefly. Sorry if I missed anyone's updates. 
@Cookiefiend You and your coco! Sooo cute!
@ElainePG Best of luck on your surgery! It will be over in a flash and hopefully you'll have a smooth recovery! It's nice that you can look forward to being pain-free soon.
@papertiger Yay on getting the Gucci out and about. Can't wait to see your pics. I like the general ideal of reduced screen time (though sorry to hear about eye issues).
@momasaurus You look so chic with that scarf! Lovely!
@More bags Love your Channel silver reissue and your Baobab cat silk scarf! Stunning!
@cowgirlsboots You look outstanding in that red dress with the fur collar! Love it!
Okay, I think I'm mostly caught up?
It's funny how many gorgeous photos have been posted recently. I kept saying to myself 'wow', 'gorgeous', 'stunning' as I was skimming through the last few pages!
Everyone's Christmas tree pics have been particularly lovely! This is easily my favourite thread on the forum. It's always full of eye-candy and cheer!
@Cookiefiend You and your coco! Sooo cute!
@ElainePG Best of luck on your surgery! It will be over in a flash and hopefully you'll have a smooth recovery! It's nice that you can look forward to being pain-free soon.
@papertiger Yay on getting the Gucci out and about. Can't wait to see your pics. I like the general ideal of reduced screen time (though sorry to hear about eye issues).
@momasaurus You look so chic with that scarf! Lovely!
@More bags Love your Channel silver reissue and your Baobab cat silk scarf! Stunning!
@cowgirlsboots You look outstanding in that red dress with the fur collar! Love it!
Okay, I think I'm mostly caught up?
It's funny how many gorgeous photos have been posted recently. I kept saying to myself 'wow', 'gorgeous', 'stunning' as I was skimming through the last few pages!
Everyone's Christmas tree pics have been particularly lovely! This is easily my favourite thread on the forum. It's always full of eye-candy and cheer!
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I think I like the white side of the strap. I have a similar Coach bag that is white with blue trim with a two tone strap like yours. I always wear it with the white out. I guess I thought about wearing it the other way but never did. I like seeing the blue peek out when I'm carrying it.Thank you! You're always so kind to me.
I'm okay with how long it took to get here. I'm just relieved I'm here. I was expecting to be gone in the next 5 years or so, so this is just a gift in every sense. I'm breathing deeply in a way I haven't been able to in years- just from the weight of illness being lifted off my shoulders.
I do wish they hadn't admitted and discharged me so many times. That process is exhausting in and of itself, but I'm happy to be home now, so it's all okay.
Funny you should say I look skinny, that has been a weird journey this year. My usual weight is 45kgs at 5'4, so small-ish.
Being on steroids (as part of my earlier treatment protocol) I got up to 49kgs. Then that double punch of covid brought me down to 39kgs! That was a scary low weight.
I'm swollen in these pics from one of the drugs they tried on me in the last admission (slowly losing that swelling day by day), so I have no idea what my current weight is. I did regain some weight after recovering from covid, but the swelling now is confusing me as I look so different.
All I know for sure is that my body feels alien from all the fluctuation in weight. I want to feel healthy again and will allow my body to settle wherever it wants to.
Edit: From the pics, which side do you prefer the coach strap to be on? White or pink? I can't decide and would love outside opinions.
I have a small frame and am 5'4 too but have never weighed that little since I was in high school! My normal weight is closer to what you were when you were on steroids. At that weight, I wear a size 1 or 3.
I can imagine how incredible you feel. I'm so happy for you!
Not to be a pain, but that sounds like a lovely bag...please share a pic if you have one!
I think your normal weight is what's best at this height.
(not accounting for different frames, but certainly your weight is much better than mine is, IMO).I would hope to settle a little higher...perhaps 47-49-ish? I'll have to wait and see. I never want to be 39 again, that was terrifying.
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