Tiers of Joy
Post birthday post. Laughs out loud, after the birthday trip to Vegas I am here arranging my thoughts like I organized my wardrobe earlier in the day. I have fun sorting and coordinating looks on my garment rack. Moreover, I am grateful for life as that is the main reason I write this post. I finished my Associates degree this Summer and it was all by the grace of God I was able to do so. However with every blessing comes a burden. I still owe funds to my school and cannot receive my degree until those fees are paid. However I am still filled with unspeakable joy because I have made it to age twenty-two. I keep singing "everything na Double Double ooo" which is an African Gospel song. With that being said it's like I dream of increased wealth and better health yet the debt arises. A double-edged swords invites itself into the most comforting places and stabs me with unshakeable thoughts of adulthood. Credit score, school loans, employment, car expenses etc. Adulting is difficult yet prevention is better than cure I say. Doing all that I can today will relieve me of stress later. Despite the hardships we all face, still praise and give thanks with a grateful heart. God doesn't give you anything you cannot handle. I have managed to remain positive through all of the hardships i've faced in my early stages of adulthood. Many don't know this about me but I love to cry and let out a good ol' tear. Even when I am happy I cry. My childhood nickname was "crybaby" ony because I am overly sensitive. As a Cancer, my zodiac sign is already emotional. Yet I am just a bit more passionate than Jimmy and Suzy down the street. Lmao !
These tiers on my dress symbolize the levels of life and setting goals. Taking steps towards being a responsible and wise adult. I am thankful for where I am even if it's not where I want to be. I am blessed to even utter such words because I am alive and well. Glory be to God for all of his goodness and mercy he has bestowed upon me and my family.
I have been seeing tiered skirts everywhere. I wanted a tiered dress, skirt, and trousers for my birthday but last minute executions didn't allow those visions to come to life. I have been obsessing over tulle and tiers. Haha should probably be the next post. Being that I didn't do a birthday shoot this year or go all out with my outfit, I decided to aim for a mini film and concept shoot captured by my sister Lloydian. Also known as Hawah.Speaks on IG. The vision was lingering in my mind for the longest and I wanted to use professional videographers or filmmakers and once again financial burdens wouldn't allow me to do so. Anyhow shop tiered pieces by clicking images below and see my mood board under Mood
-xoxo Dede
