Life’s Great Paradox: The Ambiguity of Time with Jord Watches & Link Up On the Edge #135

March 8, 2019 / 45 Comments
This is a sponsored post. This Jord watch was gifted to me in exchange for this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

I find myself pondering the anomaly of time lately. At nearly 45 years old, right in the middle of my life (based, of course, on the current life expectancy of 78 years for an American woman), I often experience this strange sensation of inconsistency as I hear myself saying, “Life is short, live it well,” followed quickly by, “You have all the time in the world to get things done. Take your time and do it right.” And it makes me question, which is it? Do we have all the time in the world? I guess, sometimes we do. And then we see lives ended abruptly due to tragic events, illnesses, accidents, and it forces us to reevaluate this idea of having all the time we need.

Poncho: Solitary Consignment
Jeans: Torrid

At nearly 45 years old, I feel younger, healthier, more energized than I have ever felt. But then there are those days when I feel every bit of my 45 years catching up with me and my greatest desire on those days is an uninterrupted nap. At nearly 45 years old, I have done a lot of things, had many experiences. Some great, some horrible, but all of them have paved the road to right here. At nearly 45 years old, I still have many goals and dreams yet unrealized and I tell myself often that there is time to get it done. Then I find myself borderline panicking that there is no time left at all. And the crazy thing about the inconsistency of it all is the fact that none of us knows how much time we have left to get it all done. We just keep doing, hoping that our time is limitless.

Blanket Scarf: Shelbee’s Shoppe
Watch: Hyde Watch c/o Jord Watches

How often do we hear ourselves and others complain that there are not enough hours in the day, there is so much to do in so little time? How frequently do we waste time? Or kill time? Or lose track of time? Or run out of time? We race against the clock, we ignore the clock, but I would venture to guess that we are always watching the clock. How many times a day do we check the time? Counting the hours until an exciting event or wishing we were doing something entirely different from what we are doing in that moment? Dreading time spent doing things we abhor while the time flies by when we are enjoying the moment?

Clutch: Old Navy
Sweater: Kohl’s

So many people who have gained the experience of time and years that have passed will often tell you to enjoy every moment because in the blink of an eye, it’s over. Your babies grow up and have babies their own. You notice the effects of time on your body. The days turn into months, the months into years, and before you know it, it all becomes a giant blur of memories that become indistinguishable amongst the millions of memories created over time. We forget some things and we remember others. We memorialize them in photos, in poems, in stories that we pass down through the generations. And we hold tight to time as it flies perpetually out of our grasp, fleeing to we know not where. I guess the best we can do is realize that we are the youngest we will ever be right now, in this moment, so embrace who you are, where you are, and the road that brought you here. We don’t know where it goes or when it will end. We can chase it, we can waste it, we can make good use of it, we can obsess over it, there is no right or wrong way. Time will always win.

Earrings and Necklace: A gift from my friend, Denise

What I do know is that I choose to make the best of the time I have been given. Whatever time I have left here. I want to leave a legacy of goodness, kindness, honesty, and love. I want to be remembered for how I have made other people feel. I want my words of wisdom to carry on and change lives for the better. And I want to have fun doing it. When my time runs out, I want to lie down peacefully at the end, knowing that I have done my very best, truly, genuinely, without apology or shame. And if you know me at all, when I lie down peacefully at the end, I will most likely be wearing a fabulous outfit with killer shoes and amazing accessories. So whomever is left to bury me at the end, make sure that my style is on point!

Boots: Burlington Coat Factory

Speaking of time, how do you feel about the passing of it? How do you keep of track of it? In a world dominated by cell phone use, it seems we all look to our phones for the time. But why not up your style game and invest in a gorgeous, classic, quality timepiece that you can wear every day that will remind you of the time? With a reliable wristwatch that is lightweight and hardy, you can put the damn phone down for a day or two and go out into the world and just live life. Embrace the perfect moments of time that we have been blessed with…the fleeting minutes that fly by…and make the very most of them.

You can also give the gift of time with a beautiful Jord Watch. Enter for a chance to win $100 off one of your own by clicking here. I am wearing the Hyde Watch in Ebony and Iron in this post. This is my third Jord Watch and I love every one single one of them. I have given these watches as gifts as well and the recipients have been thrilled with the quality and the gorgeous appearance of their special timepieces.

When ordering a Jord Watch, you have the option to specify the size as well as mix and match different woods with a variety of face options. Most backplates can be engraved for a more personal touch making these the perfect gift for almost anyone in your life. Every Jord Watch arrives in a cedar humidor presentation box that is also engravable. And all Jord watches have a one year warranty with free standard shipping worldwide.

You may be wondering who would appreciate such a beautiful quality watch…I am thinking new graduates (graduation season is coming), bridal parties (wedding season is nearly here as well), and Mother’s Day and Father’s Day will be here before you know it. Jord Watches also make special birthday and anniversary gifts for your loved ones. Remember, we never know how much time we actually have, so why not give a gift that will be cherished for years to come.

If you have entered the drawing for $100 off you very own Jord Watch, the winner will be emailed when the contest ends in one month. All entrants will also receive a code for 10% off the purchase of a Jord Watch.

You can see my other Jord watches here and here…I do love these time pieces!

And now your featured favorites from last week’s link up.

Suzanne of Crazy Blonde Life shared her post, Best Flattering Basics To Make Your Life Easy-Bess & George Clothing. Not only is Suzanne one of the most amazing women I have ever met, but her style is so impeccable and leaves me swooning with every outfit! Head to toe…absolute perfection!
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Suzanne of Crazy Blonde Life

Laurie of Vanity and Me shared her post, High Neck-Balloon Sleeves From The Holly Willoughby Collection. Laurie is an absolute style icon in my book and she always shares some of coolest brands and collections. Always chic and stylish, I find lots of styling tips from this fascinating woman!

Laurie of Vanity and Me

And Meinhilde of Kiku Corner shared her post, DIY: Knit Mountain Mist Pullover by Tin Can Knits. I am always in awe of people who can create beautiful clothing with their own hands right in their own homes. Seriously, how beautiful is this hand knitted sweater?

Meinhilde of Kiku Corner
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Did you remember to enter for a chance to win $100 off a Jord Watch? If you haven’t yet, just click here. It only takes a moment.

Wooden Wrist Watch

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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