I think not having patience is one of the worst things not to have in today's consumer junkie America. And I have none of it. I am impulsive & poor- not a good combo. Believe me, I try and find ways of justifying purchases so I can have my "want." I deserve some credit because I have been really good lately. I can't even tell you the last time I went shopping for clothes or shoes.Ahhh shoes. I miss you.
Clothes- not so much. You never looked good on me anyway, and I think you would be especially depressing to try on with my post-baby body.
But shoes- shoes are always kind and always fit- if you get your correct size of course. Which I haven't always done because the one pair I found that was on sale was a 1/2 size too small and I decided, "I can make it work." BUT other then that scenario shoes are always kind- even if your waist is not.
I found the cutest pair of red heels at TJ Maxx today- I was strong and resisted my overwhelming desire to run them up to the register before I could talk myself out of buying them. I also resisted two home decor items I wanted to bring home. What else do I have on my long list of "wants" ?
A couch.
A house.
A new table with miss matched chairs that go together in a weird funky way.
An antique white metal bed frame.
Lots of fun stuff to decorate my walls.
Don't even get me started on all the craft ideas I have floating around in my head.
And the list goes on and on.....
What does all this mean? Easy- I NEED A JOB. Another option: never leave my house, throw out my TV, and never crack a magazine. However, the best answer to the problem: GET SOME PATIENCE. Someday I'll have all these unnecessary things when the hubs is making the big bucks. For now I just need to enjoy my "old" shoes, my maternity clothes (yes, I still can't fit into my normal pants- don't judge), and my hand-me-down furniture.
Most of all I just need to enjoy all the things that really matter:
the hubs & Rowan.
(and of course all you other crazy people that I love).
So pass the bottle of patience, cause I need a big ol' drink.
I have told this many a time. What I need is a bigger car to replace the beater (oldsmobile), a new mattress, a house (but you know that), a dresser for Jackson's things - it can even be plastic like Valerie's but now theyre 50 bucks!, and yes dear Im with you on the craft stuff!!! Ive got craft ideas up the wazooooo.
ReplyDeleteI have to look the other way pretty much every time I want something. :)
good girl Heather, youve learned the first step of patience, it took me a looooong time. :)
I hear ya, Heather! Something that has helped me with my impulsive-ness is storyofstuff.com. Really, it gave me a new perspective which makes it so much easier to pass things up because I don't even want stuff anymore!
ReplyDeleteThis post hit home. I too want to go shopping, but not with this body. There's a time and place for things, and now's not the time to spend a lot of money. Oh well, just when the hubs makes the big bucks, as you said so well :)
ReplyDeleteGULP GULP! I am so with you!
ReplyDeleteHeck, it's even hard when ya get old and have a lot of stuff, ya always want more new stuff! (Remember that song from Dick Tracey.. I want more More MORE) It's good to sit back and try to remember the really important things and it looks like you got that already learned. In time, it will all come together. Continue with the patience. We all need a big ole drink of that!
ReplyDeleteWhen you find this thing called patience, pass some my way! I try to tell myself when I'm shopping & trying to decide if I should buy something "do I REALLY Need this?" Sadly a lot of times the answer is no. Enjoy the hand me down furniture, it's better than nothing. That's what we figure, plus it's not hideous & it is kind of comfy. Well, good luck with it all, I know the shopping season is coming up & that doesn't help your dilemma. So I suggest making yourself a Christmas list & giving it to that sweet Hubbs of yours.
ReplyDeleteuh, you and me both.
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to remember the things that do really matter. Sounds like you've got that down pat.
But oh the blessedness of shoes.