My head, how fickle it is.

My apologies for an emo post.

I have no idea if this is related to my medical issues or not (I'm guessing not), but my self-esteem has been down the tubes lately.

I've been extremely self-conscious, especially about what I say. It leads, more often than not, to me not saying things that are probably fine. Or would have been good/hilarious to say. Many, if not most of my social interactions lately have had glaringly awkward moments, and my social processing speed is down to a slow trot. Maybe this is due to a lot of my dynamics with people shifting recently, and my head trying to make sense of things.

I've also had my body image drop down to nil. I don't feel attractive at all in any way, shape, or form. I have no idea why, but I've been very unhappy when it comes to my looks.
Maybe this has something to do with my job leaving me covered in scratches, dog hair, and the occasional slobber of gratitude. Or the awkward midway-length stage of growing my hair back out.

I'm also trying very hard to be a good teacher, partner, seamstress, and a number of other challenging things and coming up empty in the confidence department.

I'm hoping this'll pass. I hate feeling like crap. And wanting to sleep all the time.

Off to drink tea, cook dinner, and watch a movie with <3.

Jewelry: Chain of Pearls

Another piece I did around the same time as the "I'm a Tree" earrings.

Other than the chain, everything in this necklace is cannibalized vintage. Broken pearl strands, an old non-functioning brooch... it's just old. =)

Mother-of-pearl petals and leaves, rhinestones, pearls, gold, lots of random stuff. It also falls asymmetrically, but can be adjusted.

( More photos under the cut. )

This looks absolutely gorgeous sitting on a neck. I might take a photo later to demonstrate or wear it to the photoshoot friday. It's glimmery and pretty and gentle and old. I do love it, but I don't know if I'd wear it enough to keep it.

Let me know if you're interested.