Mo Kim

It was bound to happen eventually, but today was the first day where I couldn’t pull together an outfit for other people.

It’s not that I’m doing this challenge solely for other people; it’s more that I’ve been focused on expanding my comfort zone, and sharing what I’m wearing is a large part of that goal. The entire reason why I started was to push myself to try new styles and looks in public – after all, the reason why I wore so many of the same clothes was because I didn’t have enough confidence to know what looked good on me. It’s been affirming and surprising to see how many things outside my usual repertoire I actually really enjoy wearing!

But it’s worth acknowledging that the rest of my life hasn’t been put on hold during this month. In fact, it’s only gotten busier as I manage an incredibly busy spring semester at work, continue dedicating time to my hobbies, and prepare to move in with my partner (SO exciting and SO much work). I’ve been burning the candle at both ends, sleeping an average of 5 hours a night during the week and squeezing in work even during my daily BART commute. I can’t complain too much because I enjoy everything that’s going on in my life, but I can also acknowledge how hard I’m working.

Today was no exception: in the morning, I had to tour two different properties, update my partner on all our options, and apply to several new apartments on Zillow. After lunch and a nap, I met with a student (I try not to schedule work during my days off, but I really want to do my best in supporting this student), ate dinner, and drove to the climbing gym. And now it’s 1AM, I’m in bed, and I’m thinking about how many chores I still haven’t done and how many things I need to remember for Valentine’s Day tomorrow. Having to figure out how to fit an oversized graphic t-shirt (today’s theme) into that schedule escaped me, honestly.

It was only coming out of the shower at 11:30PM, as I got ready for bed that I finally realized how today’s theme could fit into today’s itinerary:

So yeah, today’s outfit is pajamas – because nothing feels cozier than an 2X t-shirt and some flannel pants when you’re about to go to bed. It’s a humbling reminder for me that you don’t always have to be 100% put-together every single day; it is human to have the days when you’re completely exhausted and rest is the only priority on your mind. I’m still getting better at this. I don’t always give myself the grace or time I need to care for myself. But as I grow older, I’m coming to realize that the little pockets of rest, whether finding comfy clothes or giving myself permission to take that 30-minute nap, are what give me the strength to tackle the busy days ahead.

And with that, I’m calling it a night. Sweet dreams, everyone – and happy Valentine’s Day!

Steal the look:

• The biggest, baggiest T-shirt you own. Doesn’t matter what it is. Just slip it on.
• Flannel pajama bottoms.
• A soft friend to snuggle with.

Coming tomorrow: My boyfriend takes over the blog! You’ll have to wait until tomorrow to see what that means.