My mother will be the first to tell you," She was a messy child...".
I will tell you, "I like to be well organized."
But I am my mother's daughter, and "stuff" just belongs in my life.
I'm a collector...
I can use "it" for (insert random craft-ish thingy)...
It's special, I got it when we went to (yada yada...)
I've had it for EVER...
And.... I can't breath.
I am a great justifier, and have slight ocd. So if I convince myself that I simply must go buy the 75% off junk that has been picked through from Christmas, and Boxing day, I have to buy it in 2's. Seriously, who needs 2 - super cheap to begin with 75 eyeshadow /75 lipgloss and 13 scratchy make up brush's, all in one makeup kits. Especially when you bought 2 at full price before Christmas?
I seem to be battling with both ends of a materialistic spectrum. At one end I want nothing. I want to be one with Nature, wear cotton and linen. Eat quinoa and drink almond milk. Then the other end kicks in with my storage room in the basement lined like Noah's ark with 2 makeup kits, and 2 cases of tomato soup, and 2 brand new pillows in plastic and 2 and 2 ... And Collections. Of Birds, and of owls, steampunk, books, magazines, clothes, shoes...
And what for? Seriously!
So begins my non resolution.
I listened to an interview today with a lady who decided to stop shopping for a year. She decided it was ok to use and enjoy what she already has. Sounds crazy I know. But what a concept!
As I listened to her describe her year, I thought it was the best thing I heard all day and must incorporate her crazy idea into my crazy life.
I am an emotional shopper. When I'm mad or sad I reallllllly enjoy shopping. There is a high experienced that I can't even begin to describe. It lasts for about 10 minutes. Sometimes it burns out before I even leave the store. And then I bring it home and do what with it??? How can I have a place for everything and then put everything in its place, when new stuff is coming in? Simple, I can't.
So I am challenging myself, as inspired by this lady from the the interview, to stop shopping for 1 year, and appreciate what I have.
Starting February. And after I buy my Television and a new camera ( to add to my collection! Camera collection, not tv...)
I said it.
Can't take it back now!
And even if my lovely Sister is the only one who reads this, I am accountable for that statement. Yikes!
I'm positive that through this I can create room in my life for more memories and for more good. (Insert sappy background music!)
This year I'm going to be organized. Or Else! And I will like it.
