Snowball to Freedom
Despite the fact that I’ve given away half my closet, I can’t seem to stop finding more things that no longer look like they belong here. Truth? I feel pretty good (and admittedly a little scared) about it. Before Thanksgiving I thought it was finally over, but then I got to thinking about how I have so much crap and there are so many people out there who don’t have anything and really, who do I think I am with all this stuff? So out went 5 more bags.
Couple that with the fact that giving away things has somehow begun to release me from feeling so sad about getting older and set me free from clinging to the past, something I didn’t even fully realize I was doing. It feels like a big weight has been lifted off my chest and I can breathe again, which is pretty rad. Even just having the realization itself has been relieving. This Thanksgiving I made a commitment to myself not to bring anything into my home that is not necessary. If something comes in it must be something I love and will wear or use (read: no sporadic purchases), and with its arrival something must go out. It may not sound like much of a commitment, but I’m learning this is a big and a necessary thing for me if I’m going to keep looking to the future with positivity.This also means I purchased zero on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Cough cough cough. Somewhere out there a retail squad is on its way to check my vitals…
With that I say, on a much lighter and less arm chair psychology note, BRING ON THE FRINGE.
~Outfit: AE-Sweater, Jen’s Pirate Booty-Dress, Banana Republic-Suede Boots (old), Signature Vanessa Mooney Jewels~
These boots are case in point as to why it’s important to buy what you love: 6 years old and still going strong!
And finally, here’s to moving forward. Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving! I’ve got a mean pumpkin bread recipe for you. Better late than never?
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