“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
What was life like in your city years ago?
I saw these photos of everyday life in New York City in the 1950s and was instantly brought to an age of simplicity. Ā This was a time without social media Ā (yikes, I know I’m not on Snapchat!), data and wi-fi access (which I tend to lose when I’m on vacation), and multiple modern devices and toys to entertain/inform us. Ā There certainly were fun fashions and classic beauty looks, but there wasn’t a multitude of glitzy stores, websites, and bloggers (whoa I guess that includes me!) explaining a particular ingredient, product or style. Ā People seemed to be content with what was available to them.
The people in these photos also aren’t necessarily doing things that people only did 60 years ago. Ā They are kicking their shoes off and hanging out with friends, catching up over coffee, watching movies as a treat at the end of a long week, and getting their shoes shined or hair done so that they can look their best. Ā It reminds me that it is ok sometimes to unplug, take a break and get back to the simpler things in life. Ā With that I’ve been and will be in a few cities in the Philippines. Ā I’m looking forward to a beach trip to Cebu where my little family of three will get to relax. Ā My husband adores the beach and is ecstatic about taking a trip to a beautiful sandy isle. Ā We’ll just lounge around, enjoy the view, and most importantly stick to the simple act of appreciating one and other.
Have a lovely week!
Happy New Year doll š Love these pictures, everyone just taking the day as it comes. We rush everything now. Love the ladies in their dresses, so gorgeous. I hope you have a marvellous trip and New Year too xx
Beautiful pictures! Everything seems more interesting in black and white š
Times were much more simpler back then. We’ve made great advancements, but I don’t know if it’s been better for society overall.
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