Three years ago today I experienced the scariest, most traumatic event of my life: I had a heart attack at just 32 years old.

I had just returned to work from a brief maternity leave and was looking forward to a long weekend of baby snuggles and a nice family picnic. However, instead of spending that time on a blanket in the warm sunshine with my boys, I spent it in a cold hospital room in the cardiac ICU recovering from a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Because I didn’t get that picnic three summers ago, I decided to make it a tradition, a picnic every year around May 27 to celebrate each year of survivorship. Of course this year we’ve skipped the picnic due to a lot of factors like the constant dreary weather, the pandemic, and being in the middle of packing everything up for a move.

But I’m still in very good physical health and my mental health has improved tremendously, though I still occasionally deal with some PTSD stuff. But I get to watch Sebastian sing songs and learn new things and run around, and I’m extremely thankful that I was so lucky, that I’m still here to watch him grow. I’ve always felt that all the little things count so much, but now I know just how much.

In this third year:

–I signed up for and started training for the inaugural 5K SCADaddle© for Research to run 3.2 miles and raise money for more important SCAD research. The race was originally supposed to be held in April but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, so my training has also been postponed but I’ll get back into it soon!

–I continue to be active in several online support groups, including a SCAD Survivors NC Facebook group where I can connect with and support survivors who truly understand what I’ve been going through these last three years because they’ve experienced it, as well.

–I’m still eating better. My diet has never been horrible but we now make it a habit to cook at home more and to ensure we’re eating fresh fruits and veggies.

All in all, I’m doing very well. And I’m *still* looking forward to a long lifetime full of sunny, warm picnics!

Here’s the next outfit in my Work From Home Wardrobe Series where I display the cute outfits I’m wearing while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

My last post was about these awesome floral pants I purchased to spruce up my spring and summer wardrobe. I mentioned that I’ve already worn three or four outfits in the short time I’ve had them, and here is version two. This is a slightly more dressed up look than my last outfit and it might actually be my new favorite! You could dress it up even more with a nice nude heeled sandal — which I will definitely be doing when everything opens up and I wear this outfit as I venture back out into the world.

Pants: Old Navy | Blouse: J. Crew Outlet | Jacket: Gap | Slides: Loft Outlet | Sunnies: Target

Here’s a closer look at my top. It’s the J. Crew Factory scallop cami that has been popular for a while now. I have it in two colors, this creamy white and a cobalt blue, and it’s a really nice way to dress up an outfit, even when you pair a denim jacket over it. I will also definitely be wearing this outfit to the office once it opens again.

Here’s the next outfit in my Work From Home Wardrobe Series where I display the cute outfits I’m wearing while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

I mentioned a few posts ago that I spent a little time doing some online shopping to spruce up my spring wardrobe a bit. One of my purchases was these floral pants. They’re high-waited, wide-legged, belted, thin and soft. I wasn’t sure how they would work for a shorty like me but they’re quickly becoming my go-to for working at home because they’re so comfortable and versatile. I can dress them up or down, and they’re pretty nice to just lounge in!

Cardigan and pants: Old Navy | Top: Target | Slides: Loft Outlet | Sunnies: Target

I think I’ve worn them in at least three or four different outfits now, so this is just the tip of the floral-pants iceberg! I’ll definitely be wearing these to the office when it opens back up.

Here’s the next outfit in my Work From Home Wardrobe Series where I display the cute outfits I’m wearing while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Look, there’s really nothing special about this outfit and probably the only thing that makes it “blog worthy” is the fact that I’m wearing it. But I thought I would include it because this is one of my favorite tops EVEN THOUGH I seriously can’t tell if the stripes are black or navy blue. I *think* they’re navy blue but I keep wearing it like it’s black (with black pants and black cardigans) and the thing is, I don’t think anyone else can tell… or cares. So today I decided to wear it with a color that would look nice with either blue or black: this pretty purple cardigan!

Top: J Crew Outlet | Cardigan: Old Navy | Jeans: Liverpool via Stitch Fix | Slides: Loft Outlet

I also keep wearing these jeans. It’s supposed to be pretty warm (but windy) today so I should probably change into some shorts or a cute skirt, but these jeans are actually really comfy so I don’t mind. Anyone else wearing their jeans (or tops, etc.) on repeat? 😀