Manifesting the Met Gala

I’m just going to go ahead and say it.. I’ve always believed that big dreams can come true. Always. I’ve been a dreamer since forever. Not the “maybe someday” kind of dreamer, but the “I’m going to figure out how to make this happen even if I have no clue right now” kind. And one of my biggest dreams? I’m just going to say it..

Getting invited to the freakin’ Met Gala.

I know. It sounds absolutely insane coming from a regular mom who spends her days wiping sticky hands, stepping over toys, and trying to squeeze in a shower before noon. But I’m telling you.. I think about it. A lot.

I picture the moment. I’m walking up those iconic steps in this breathtaking, gorgeous gown designed by one of my favorite designers (Chanel). Something dramatic and romantic and totally over-the-top—in the best way. Don’t judge— but I’m all about the nerdy chic vibe. That’s my aesthetic.

Maybe it’s a custom Chanel that has a super long train or there’s some sort of crazy headpiece that’s so over-the-top amazing that people don’t even care if it makes sense. My hair is half up and wavy, my makeup’s natural but still makes a statement.

And the best part? I don’t feel out of place. I still feel like me. Like I’ve arrived but also like I’ve always belonged there. Best feeling.

Right now, though? I’m buried deep in mom life. Like, real deep. I’ve got two little ones— the absolute best people on the planet, a blog I’m building from scratch, a store full of digital downloads I stay up late designing, and social media posts I try to keep up with between diaper changes. I’m basically running an empire in my pajamas, powered by coffee and stubborn ambition. And honestly? I wouldn’t change it. But I would add a little Met Gala magic to the mix. 😍

I know it’s a long shot but I’m not counting myself out. There’s something so powerful about just saying your dream out loud.. even the ones that feel a little too big. I’ve learned (from a professor at Babson actually) that the more you say it, the more real it starts to feel. And if there’s one thing motherhood has taught me, it’s how to keep showing up, even when it’s hard, even when nobody’s watching (yet), even when it feels a little crazy.

So yeah, I’m manifesting the Met Gala. Putting it out into the universe with my whole heart. Maybe one day, this little blog post will be the one I look back on and say, “See? I knew it.”

Now it’s your turn. What’s your ‘wildest but not giving up on it’ dream? Tell me in the comments. No dream is too big.