Wardrobe hole

You'd never know from looking at me, but clothing is a never-ending fascination of mine. I've been paying attention to what I reach for, what I'm comfortable in, what looks good on me, and what makes me feel good. I've found a few discrepancies between what I like and what I wear, and also some holes that need to be filled. Take, for instance, my jacket hole. I'm missing the right jacket.

This one is my favorite. I'd pay anything less than $100 for it.

Sort of an athletic, sweatshirty take on a structured, casual jacket. 

I know I have a wardrobe hole because every time I leave the house (I use the word "house" here loosely) I go to grab the perfect second/outer/when-the-sun-goes-down layer and come up empty and frustrated. I have hoodies for casual stuff, a light polyester jacket for all rain, a few cardigans and sweaters, and two work blazers. I have winter coats, all saved for any number of trips to colder places. Very little of this I love. Some of it I almost never reach for.

I'm missing a go-to lightweight jacket.

Madewell and L.L. Bean fleet and field jackets, respectively.

Strategy: I'm going to add "everyday green jacket" to a list of Wardrobe Holes. I'll keep this list in my wallet along with my Books Wanted list. When near second-hand stores, I'll pop in and look for... what was it? Oh yeah, an everyday green jacket, of course! Good thing I keep that list in my wallet.

I'll get right on that and report back.

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But for now, since it's been a while, here are some things that've been on my mind (i.e. tabs open in my browser):

This necklace would look great with my new green everyday jacket.

Postpone or cancel the Olympics! Zika is like my worst nightmare. You say there's a virus causing humanity to cease for the time being? Fuck no.

President Obama visits Japan.

I, too, am voting for the Democrat in November because, "it is imperative to vote for the Democrat because the DNC platform is vastly superior to the GOP values." Values.

I, too, have fantasized about giving a commencement speech. 

I'd like to learn to mediate effectively, or at least read quippy articles about it.

Head pain from up do's - I concur. Really makes you think about the hidden impacts of restriction.

Why are food recalls seeming to creep in on me? When will one of my items be on the list? Listeria is having a good decade.

Inspiration for my kinda date night.