As I slowly recover from my gastric bypass surgery and renew my love for fashion I took time to create a Wish List from TJ Maxx.

1) D jeans jeans

2) Risen distressed straight jeans

3) Max Studio white tie-front shirt

4) D jeans cargo jeans

5) Jones New York Signature pleated shirt

6) Maison D’Amelie slip skirt

7) Band of Gypsies floral skirt

8) Frame easy Trapunto pants

9) Jennifer Zeuner gold ring

10) Commando faux leather leggings

11) Patricia Nash raffia purse

12) LaStrada sneakers

I’m not sure what I’m going to wear tonight to my Zoom writing class, but I’m sure it’ll be comfortable. Although I’m not up to my super stylish self yet, I’m at least making an effort. After looking through my closet, and remembering I chose my green camo print joggers, green tee and head scarf as a potential outfit, I feel I’m working towards myself again. One day soon dressing won’t be a choreand I’ll be better physically, but until then I need to wait.

Yesterday, I finally returned to work, at T.J. Maxx, after being out for a month during my gastric bypass surgery recovery. I decided to wear a denim jacket ,over a denim button down,,and paisley maxi skirt. which proved to be both comfortable and stylish.

Surprisingly, I was wearing something similar to one of my co-workers who had on an off-white vest over an off-white shirt and a yellow print midi length skirt . She asked “Who did the look best?” in the staff room and I told her it wasn’t fair because I was just coming off of sick leave. I love you half is good. Personally I thought we both looked good.

I knew I was back when I saw a beautiful Anne Klein scarf for $9.99 on a random rack and decided to buy it after work to wear at my neck,as a head scarf,and as an accent for my purse.

Unfortunately, while going through my recovery from my gastric bypass surgery, I’ve experienced a lot of frustration and anger because of my health limitations. I’ve had to renew my love for fashion after weeks of wearing the same pajamas, by photographing, the new clothes I bought prior to being sick, working on my book, and drawing fashion illustrations. I’m still not where I was before my ulcer, but I’m slowly getting my footing and releasing my negative mindset. Tomorrow I start back at T J Maxx for a short Sunday shift then soon I go back to LAUSD as a Special Education Instructional Assistant. Renewed, but still recovering, I feel I’m ready now to re-enter the world.

This morning, after a sleepless night due to my gastric bypass surgery, I saw this purse on my apartment wall and felt inspired. I’m positive I will get better soon!