08/04/2026
The first time in my life that I was successful (YouTube), I went out and bought a ROLEX . I don’t remember even knowing anything about the brand. Our friend Cheryl had one and I thought it was nice so the next thing I knew, I had one and had bought my husband one.
I don’t recall ever loving it. I think I liked “the idea of it”. But like I said, it never occurred to me to want one so when I got one, I didn’t necessarily feel anything other than “I just spent a lot of money on a watch”. 🤪
Fast forward a few years, I was no longer successful. I felt silly driving a Mercedes (you know that story). I also sold my Rolex.
It felt freeing - both things were nice but didn’t suit me in the chapter I was in.
A few years ago, I decided I wanted a Rolex again. It was from a place or “ I think now I would actually ENJOY having this”. I bought a Cartier watch instead.
But if you see me on Instagram story, you knew I was always looking at Rolexes.
I planned on buying myself one for my 50th - but I had just broken my clavicle and couldn’t find a new one. I had almost bought one on Bezel (New but resale - over the original price), I had gone to the NYC Diamond District and haggled a bit.
I was on the waitlist for a few Datejust -one came in once - I tried it on - but at the same time my eye wandered back to the “Bluesy” Submariner Date which is what I had!
In June, I emailed Jelena and said put me on the list for the “Bluesy” and today she emailed me she had one and here we are!
I was glad Debbie and Mae came with me! It feels nice to share these moments with family!
Mae enjoyed the sparking water and chocolates too! 😎
I wanted to post this not to “brag” that I got a nice watch but maybe encourage people who were in a down season, or a messy middle season. I also believed the lie thought I told myself “My best years are behind me”. And my best years were yet to go! I believe they still are!
I also wanted to tell you is OKAY TO WANT THINGS! I promise! I think “stuff” gets a bad rap sometimes but I LOVE STUFF! HAHA! I love people, I love experiences but I really love stuff too! HAHA!
I am mostly just grateful I never gave up on myself. Thank you. 🥹
