[in my Oprah voice] HELLLLLLLOOOO!!!! Welcome to my blog! My name is Chyrisse or better known as Ms Chyrisse! I’m happy you made it here because I have a lot to share! Let’s start from the beginning….
Flashback to the summer of 2013….”Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke was the song of the summer, peplums were a thing (eww), and I got laid off to which would be by far the worse summer ever. I didn’t know which direction I wanted to go in life. I knew I wanted to stay away from a career in sales. For the most part, I was uninspired by everything. I was really depressed and lacked any confidence. Then my sister gave me her copy of Cosmopolitan to read. There were a couple pages about up and coming bloggers. My eyes widen. I was introduced to a world I knew very little about. I went to the blogs of the ladies I was more attracted to in terms of style. I quickly submerged myself in every new post. I was obsessed! So much that I started buying….a lot….It was bad. You often hear of people indulging in drugs and alcohol. Well, shopping was my drug of choice.
A year later, I racked up a ton of debt. I purchased so many new pieces that I could have easily started my own blog at that point. And I did think about it often, but I felt like I was in no position to do so! I was still dealing with my depression and anxiety from being laid-off. My confidence picked up a little once I found a new job, but not enough. My new job demanded more out of me. I literally had no work/life balance. There was no need to purchase any new clothes unless I could wear it to work. And this is where I like to say I became more comfortable with myself and my personal style.
One of my outfits for work
I took (still do today) great pleasure in finding appropriate ways to wear my casual street clothes at work. I don’t work a traditional 9-5, so it’s easier for me to get away with wearing jeans and sneakers to work. I started to go out more (ok not that much but just a tiny bit more) and take more risks in my personal life. One of those being my international solo trips! Don’t get me wrong, I would rather travel with another person or people, but I’m learning about myself (strengths and weakness) which is cool.
Recently, I returned from a week solo trip to Barbados. It was so dope and amazing! I enjoyed sharing my journey with my friends and coworkers so much that a light bulb flicked in my mind: start a blog. No more waiting. No more putting myself down. Be like Nike and just….Do…..IT!
Just like that, Ms Chyrisse was born! I will use this blog to write more about my style and travels. A little lifestyle in between. I hope you find the same inspiration I found in those bloggers from that Cosmopolitan article I read many years ago. Just promise me you won’t be like me and blow all your money. Moderation is key 😉
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