Showing Year: 2014
The Aftermath.
October 9, 2014
There have been some tangible changes as a result of my realizations this summer. The biggest one is, I’m back to wearing jeans and t-shirts! I’m no longer taking hours thinking about possible combinations that I can wear the next day. I’m not thinking about juxtaposition and proportions. I’m not “styling” myself in the morning,…
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A Staged Life.
September 27, 2014
This is the story of how I fell for the fiction. I was minding my own business a couple of months ago, probably trying to find reviews on something I’d just bought, when I was hit over the head by The Truths. Can you handle them? If so… Truth #1 is that the world portrayed in…
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Stuck at a Red Light.
July 6, 2014
I made it through the month of June without buying or shopping for clothes! The buying/spending part wasn’t nearly as difficult as the not-shopping part. I really do love trying new things on. But what am I after? What is the point of trying on new things? I already know that I don’t want all…
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Two Weeks!
June 22, 2014
A quick post tonight! I am thrilled to report that I haven’t shopped and/or bought clothing, shoes, or accessories for myself in TWO WHOLE WEEKS!! I’m not sure I’ve ever done that. I have no plans or desire to shop this week, either. I’m not really sure how this is possible, but I’m just going…
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Playing Favorites.
June 17, 2014
In my last couple of posts, I talked about working my way toward a minimal wardrobe. I doubt I’ll get to, or even enjoy, a 10-piece wardrobe, but something less than the 200+ pieces I used to own would be great! For fall/winter, my wardrobe count was around 80 or 90 pieces. My spring/summer wardrobe…
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Little Victories.
June 13, 2014
Today, I had an appointment right in the middle of Shopping Central. I often schedule time for shopping before or after this appointment, and was trying to resist the temptation all week, but I really thought I was going to cave in. I’m so relieved to report that I did not shop! I drove straight to my…
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(Not) Adding to my Closet.
June 12, 2014
Aha, I’ve finally done it! After having this blog for just about two years, I’m finally doing what I meant to do from the start: blog during breakfast, before starting my day! I’m a crossword addict, so the crosswords always win…but today I wanted to get these words out before they disappeared. I have my cup…
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Hidden Danger of a 10-Piece Wardrobe.
June 3, 2014
Last week, I was reminded of the concept of a minimal wardrobe consisting of very, very few pieces. I first learned about it several months ago and was inspired by it, and tallied up my closet total at the time (less than 90 items). I was moved to keep my wardrobe small…and then promptly forgot…
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Another Trigger.
May 29, 2014
A couple of weeks ago, I broke my son. During a very weak moment, I shattered his little heart in a way I thought would be irreparable. Though at the time, I didn’t think he’d really take notice what I was saying. He did understand, and took responsibility for all of my misery. We spent…
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