Hello Ramblers!
It’s me, your Aquarius-ghosting friend, slowly emerging from ghost mode. Ghosting is something I really enjoy doing, but I know it can be quite frustrating for friends and family. There is no “I’m going to be taking some time off” announcement. Just radio silence.
Ghost mode is truly restorative. I’ve spent the last few weeks winding down summer with my family. I’ve also been really focused on trying to manage my laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) by, you know, not eating foods that make me want to vom. Oh! And I’ve even been advocating for a voice amplifier to teach with due to my esophagus probz. Just call me DJ TRACI (record scratch: wiki wiki)!
This past week, I’ve been locked in preparing for my new students to arrive! All of the usual classroom things, but also starting the year with a “rebrand” of some sort. There is nothing an ADHD-er loves more than a rebrand.
I’ve been trying to meal prep at the beginning of the week to save myself the agony of having to leave my afternoon paralysis to make a sandwich. Laying my outfits out each night for the next day. Reading before bed. And carrying on with the mentality that if it takes you under a minute to put something away, do not wait—put the damn thing in its place!
Waking up each morning and NOT doomscrolling in bed.
Some good stuff!
As much as my fellow attentional ladies (and gents) love a rebrand, we also love ditching our hyperfixations once the dopamine wears off. So please send me your thoughts and prayers that I can continue the school year with the same level of zest for overnight oats that I have now!
Alright, let’s dabble in some outfits and random things that have piqued my interest as of late!
RECENT OUTFITS.
The past week has been a whole lot of teacher meetings and classroom setup, with a little bit of life and travel sprinkled in. I was truly able to embrace professional-ISH to the extreme.
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LOOK 1
First-day-back-to-work fit! What better way to start the 2026–2027 school year than in a pair of cow-print flats? LFG!
LOOK 2
What I wore to professional development and the gastroenterologist. I also snagged this fringe tank in black (s/o to the one and only, FINDS By Ginny!)
LOOK 3
No, I wasn’t hiking the Adirondack Mountains. I was, instead, standing on desks, stapling borders to walls. This is what I wore to set up my classroom, attend meetings, and complete my bloodborne pathogens compliance training!
LOOK 4
A great fit from last week, worn to an appointment. I snagged these ballet flats to serve as a throw-around pair when I don’t want to wear my nicer ones, and I find them to be a worthwhile investment.
LOOK 5
This is what I wore for our car ride to the lake for some R&R. The Four-Shirted Husband™ described it as “Sporty Spice.” Not exactly the look I was going for, but Mel C. was ALWAYS my favorite Spice Girl.
RECENT THINGS.
As I try my hardest to really embrace my “good habits,” I have stumbled upon a few things worth sharing.
I have been REALLY enjoying eating baked oats for breakfast! It literally feels like eating cake for breakfast and is the perfect meal that feels like a treat!
Sheena Stimpfl reminded me how powerful a brown mascara is in giving a subtle definition while not looking too overdone. I LOVE this brown mascara with my whole heart.
Now that work has begun, I’m back to wearing makeup. I love this cleansing balm to wipe away makeup while also keeping my skin soft as a baby’s bottom.
I snagged this dress for my “second day of school” outfit. I love her and I LOVE the material. A great summer to fall transition piece if you ask me!
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And that’s all I’ve got for this week! The kiddos enter the classroom next week, so I’ll most likely continue my MIA streak until my nervous system realizes I am not, in fact, being chased by a bear.
Until the next ramble,
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I have been majorly ghosting the substack world 🙈 I feel so bad but I’m so overwhelmed. Happy back to school! You look fabulous 😄
Can’t believe teacher Traci is back, it really signals back-to-school in the most official way 🥲 Love your fits, as always!