Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket

It took me several years, but I finally bought the red leather motorcycle jacket I have been wanting! I have always "had a thing" for motorcycle jackets, it seems.  I think it must have started as a child when I saw the Terminator films and wished I was super strong and invincible like the Terminator.  Terminator 2 was and still is my all-time favorite film.  

I have had a lot of trials in my life. I have been through a lot of unique situations - some bad, some good.  In the bad times, I liked to imagine I was, or one day could be, just a little like an ideal super hero  I've seen so many times in film and television.  Dealing with adversity takes strength, and I believe part of strength is confidence. There are so many things in life that can bring you down, and steal your confidence.  This past year in particular has been pretty tough for me, in fact.   I am so grateful to have such a loving and supportive family. When it feels like the rest of the world is kicking me in the face, they've always been there to build me back up, and give me the will, strength and confidence to continue. 

Sometimes I've wondered, "Does all this blogging and posting of outfits and pretty things make me seem like a vapid person?" I hope not, because, of course, pretty things are not the extent of what I care about, or who I am.  That being said, I think there's no shame in taking pleasure in these things.  If something can make you smile, or bring a little happiness to your life, why not partake of it? As long as you're not harming anyone, what's wrong with liking a pretty dress, or a nice perfume, or a pretty painting?

Sometimes wearing a great outfit really can make you feel like a million bucks (or more).  Sometimes it can give you the confidence you need to face a hard or scary situation, and get the job done.  For me, my "power outfit" is the motorcycle jacket.  When times get tough, I'll throw mine on, and imagine myself riding into the sunset...untouchable. 

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Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket




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