Half Shot

Monday, February 21, 2011

Half Shot

Muaaah! 20 YORK STREET at Monday, February 21, 2011

You know when you say, the end of something that didn't quite work out - be it a project, a plan or a relationship, I did everything that I could do. I did my BEST.

You did everything and you did your best, yet, it didn't make whatever the endeavour was successful. I'm not sure if it's borne out of cliché that we say that or we truly did all that there is to be done. If I have to be completely honest, I have to admit that though I always try to do my best, I certainly don't - All The Time. It's certainly lousy to tell someone, ahmn... I did some kind of a half-assed job at this. I'm certainly surprised it didn't work out. No, that's not what we would say, what we'd all normally do is say - I am sorry but I really, really tried my best.

Well, did you?

How about we make a resolve that we should. That no matter how big or how small the goal is, whether to post more or to love harder - we will always, ALWAYS try our best. And in the meantime, if something or someone did not go our way, let us all remember to:

47 comments:

Anonymous said...: :)
I´m gonna print the second pic and put it on the wall in my office just right now! And always try to do my best :)

Have a lovely week, ML!

xx
M.; February 21, 2011 at 3:27 a.m.
Femme Virtue said...: keep calm and carry on... i should adopt that in my everyday life; February 21, 2011 at 3:35 a.m.
Jen said...: Great reminder. To be honest (this sounds so bad but I want to be truthful) I am NEVER trying by best or at my capacity. I think it scares me how hard I might have to work or what I could potentially achieve if I did. But this was a very encouraging note. Thank you for sharing it :)

Happy Monday!
Jen; February 21, 2011 at 3:42 a.m.
Melissa said...: I am getting very, very, VERY nervous because I haven't heard from you since last week and then you post this. Which is encouraging. But foreboding.

Could you please let me know what happened?!

Come take a look inside A Working Mom's Closet; February 21, 2011 at 4:57 a.m.
vintageglam1234 said...: Hope you are Ok. You can only do your best. Here's hoping all will be resolved!; February 21, 2011 at 7:52 a.m.
Amber said...: hope things start to look up for you soon.; February 21, 2011 at 9:04 a.m.
Cara said...: I think you'll be excellent at keeping calm, carrying on, and looking good while doing it!!; February 21, 2011 at 10:59 a.m.
k said...: wise words my friend. hope all is ok!; February 21, 2011 at 11:23 a.m.
Anonymous said...: I can honestly say I just ended a relationship like yesterday, I did try my best. This post really hit home for me. Thank you =); February 21, 2011 at 11:53 a.m.
Monroe Steele said...: Great post. Really good inspiration. I always try my best. Thats all you can do. Love the gloves too! Visit me again soon

xoxo Monroe

Fashion Steele NYC; February 21, 2011 at 1:09 p.m.
Elle Sees said...: i agree...i feel the same sometimes; February 21, 2011 at 2:19 p.m.
Emma said...: I have that print in my office. I Love your skirt and pearls.; February 21, 2011 at 3:31 p.m.
sugar sugar said...: keep calm and carry on. ^__^ i agree!

love, love, love your outfit ML! x); February 21, 2011 at 5:24 p.m.
Emma at Daily Clothes Fix said...: I don't know that we can always do our best all the time. Sometimes life gets in the way or you have to give yourself a break. But that doesn't mean we should stop trying.

Hope everything is good with you. You look great.; February 21, 2011 at 6:49 p.m.
Angelica Ng said...: So true! Great photo to go along with it.

http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/; February 21, 2011 at 7:19 p.m.
Chas said...: Cute skirt! I love the new look of your blog!

P.S. I don't know who won the Zobha contest... I will have to check and see if they posted it on their website.; February 21, 2011 at 8:53 p.m.
the Citizen Rosebud said...: Hello gorgeous! thank you for your amazingly sweet comment on my blog- I really appreciate it. I am discovering so many new blogs and friends lately- you are definitely one of them. xo. -Bella Q
the Citizen Rosebud; February 21, 2011 at 9:29 p.m.
Style, She Wrote said...: Great post! Love your outfit -- and your outlook! xo style, she wrote; February 21, 2011 at 9:48 p.m.
Rebecca Maureen said...: I have that as a big framed art print right on my desk :) Keep on going Marilou. p.s. I'm coming to Monreal this summer...yeah, again.; February 21, 2011 at 9:50 p.m.
Sidewalk Chic said...: What a great outlook on life, ML. It's so important to remember that you can only do so much. Xoxo.; February 21, 2011 at 10:30 p.m.
Linley said...: glad you shared this. i think sometimes that poster/saying gets tossed around to be pretty and cute - but if we honestly take it for what it says, it can do wonders. sometimes all we can ever do is keep calm and carry on...; February 21, 2011 at 11:50 p.m.
Aie Corpuz said...: I should put that up to my wall to be reminded everyday!; February 22, 2011 at 12:32 a.m.
Unknown said...: This is so inspirational. I don't mean to sound so cheesy but I kind of teared up at it, in a good way :) I really like positive sayings :)
Gosh, you have a great blog :) I am your newest follower. Thank you for stopping by mine :) And BB creams are my secret for even skin! :p; February 22, 2011 at 1:28 a.m.
Moniek said...: Wow, I really like it! Love the pearls!; February 22, 2011 at 2:37 a.m.
Jhanna Blaine said...: This is inspiring. I always tell myself that I'll try my best next time. But I always end up doing things half assessed. *sigh* Nice post. I'm gonna follow you :); February 22, 2011 at 3:42 a.m.
Anonymous said...: Next time, share the top half of your outfit! I really want to see the hair you paired w/ these shoes & accessories!

xo Sherrie; February 22, 2011 at 3:48 a.m.
Anonymous said...: love the pearls and skirt,
your blog looks great!
x

my-fashion-fairytale.blogspot.com; February 22, 2011 at 7:24 a.m.
Closet Fashionista said...: This is so true!! There are times when I don't try my best and fail and I know that's the reason, but I won't admit it...so this is definitely a good idea, hah
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/; February 22, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.
Imogen said...: Interesting. I actually saw a poster of Keep Calm Carry On at my university yesterday.; February 22, 2011 at 8:14 a.m.
Twenty.Something said...: So true, great remember. I actually have that poster hanging in my apt!

Love the skirt and pearls!

http://artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com; February 22, 2011 at 8:16 a.m.
Jess said...: LOVE your blog! Thanks for stopping by mine! I have one that says "Keep Calm & Eat Cupcakes" :); February 22, 2011 at 9:18 a.m.
Kileen said...: what a beautiful skirt and the gloves are a great touch!

cute and little
come join the Color Brigade!; February 22, 2011 at 10:06 a.m.
Courtney Erin said...: Always good advice!

xoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com; February 22, 2011 at 10:16 a.m.
Marcia B. said...: love this post, there's only so much you can do! Love the new look of 20ys. xx; February 22, 2011 at 11:40 a.m.
A BRIT GREEK said...: Well hey there ML, first what a gorgeous outfit! Love the gloves too!

Indeed one can only do and try so hard! I like the acronym CANI - Constant and never-ending improvement!

I also have a print for 'Keep calm and carry on shopping' too! ;)

Thanks for stopping by!
x.o.x.o; February 22, 2011 at 11:53 a.m.
Veronica said...: Nnice blog and cute style! Love it!
follow me? I'll be very happy if you do it!Thank you so much!
www.cipollainspiration.blogspot.com; February 22, 2011 at 2:34 p.m.
MY REPUBLIC OF FASHION said...: Keep calm and carry on...love it!! Great half outfit pic. That skirt is beautiful. :)SArahD; February 22, 2011 at 3:50 p.m.
Anonymous said...: And Amen to that. You know ML I actually believe that if one really gives all they have into something there is no way on that he/ she won't succeed.

Do you believe it?

P.S: I am creating a blogroll of my favorite Canadian bloggers. Would you mind checking it out and then recommending me some that I do not know of or might have missed. It's under my Friends tab on the blog. here -

http://tashrin.blogspot.com/p/blogger-friends.html

Love

Tashrin from Toronto, Canada; February 22, 2011 at 5:35 p.m.
Anonymous said...: I love that outfit! that skirt is super cute!

xoxo
Miss Neira; February 22, 2011 at 5:51 p.m.
Winnie said...: The skirt is lovely and I love those slogans. I bought my sister a birthday card with 'keep calm and carry on shopping' written on it. Perfect!; February 22, 2011 at 9:18 p.m.
Lisa Griffin said...: girlie you don't even know how much i needed to remember that today! and your "half" shot looks awesome i'm glad to be checking back in!
In Dramatic Fashion; February 22, 2011 at 10:00 p.m.
Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...: Keep Calm & Carry On...such a wonderful mantra. :); February 22, 2011 at 10:43 p.m.
STYLE'N said...: I have seen that print somewhere else and I think I need to buy it now! Look at your all dressed up and those gloves! Where were you going Marilou? Hope all is well,
naina; February 23, 2011 at 7:41 a.m.
cailen ascher said...: loving this outfit! very chic but not too over the top.

awesome blog, by the way.
til next time,
cailen
www.cailenascher.blogspot.com; February 23, 2011 at 4:54 p.m.
Mandy said...: "Keep Calm Carry On" is my favorite motto. I have it framed at the bottom of the stairs, so I see it first thing every morning. I definitly need the constant reminder to not freak out on a daily basis :)

xoxo

Mandy

PS: Thanks for the sweet blog comment!!!; February 23, 2011 at 9:58 p.m.
JIM Designs said...: Images are very cool and inspirational! Thanks for stopping by! xoxo
http://engreidadesigns.blogspot.com/; February 24, 2011 at 12:34 p.m.
Jooz. said...: I love your skirt! <3; February 24, 2011 at 1:29 p.m.