I truly think that time is on our side — it is how we use it that counts.

I have enjoyed a lot of time, and I have wasted a lot of time. And I guess it is what you do with it. Some things seem like you are wasting time — when really they are super important — like daydreaming, relaxing, and socializing.

For me it is more about making time. How much time can I make to be with family, or can I make to exercise… or can I make to sit down every day and write a blog? How much time can I make to go to church, or read, or knit?

This 100 day dress challenge is, in a way about making time. But streamlining my wardrobe… I should have more time to do other things… right?? Well… not necessarily true.

I find that I actually spend more time. Because I think about it more, and I put more effort into it. But everything I do around my wardrobe choice – my OOD is intentional. I am not just throwing on whatever I find to wear.

I find that I have made more time for me.

More time taking care of myself. More time doing things that make me feel better. More time pushing the boundaries for what is comfortable — taking selfies every day, and opening up to new people I am meeting — who are also doing this.

And I am taking more time with my appearance. I shop at Goodwill a lot, and think — will this go with the dress? I am looking at and wearing, jewelry, accessories, and shoes that I have had for years, and not worn. I’m even wearing makeup… and thinking about cutting my hair!

And… I am donating (more trips to Goodwill) items that are not in alignment with the new me.

So I may not be approaching this in the purely minimalist way that some people are… and I think that is ok. We all have our own reasons.

But, I am liking who I am becoming. And I am having TON of fun.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool& — Same dress. 100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Back at the beach, where it is windy as all get out! And squalls keep rolling in. I was happy to get some dry time for my photos.

I’ll practice my dance sequences, and cook some salmon for dinner. Knit– I’m on the second sweater for the year — out of my planned 12! Maybe a little raking and gardening.

Here’s what I came up with for today!

This flowered Ralph Lauren shirt was one of my best recent buys at the local thrift store. It was 75% off — and I just couldn’t resist it for $2!

I paired it up with an old chenille sweater that I have had for years — made by Woven Heart.

It has been a lot of fun picking out these outfits. Mostly, I think about it for a bit at night — but you never know what the weather will be at the beach. A small price to pay to be living in paradise.

Some of you may know, I am a full-time RV dweller, and I live on the beach in a fabulous privately owned RV park — The Lamp Camp, in Long Beach, Washington.

It is nestled between the coastal forest and the dunes of the Pacific, has the world’s longest beach, and there is a pretty cute town here, too!

I have a super sweet deal with the owners, and It works out really well. Plus, I am only a couple of hours from Portland — where I go every week.

And nobody cares if I make some noise stomping around practicing my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging!

See more of my “learning to dance” HERE!

Thanks for joining me on my “time is on our side” post. Stay tuned for the next 62 days of #tracywearswool!

Be well!

–Tracy

And that was me yesterday… covid vaccine kicked my but, and I just didn’t blog…)

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!