I'm struggling to find a healthy balance. Like, I'm wearing a sweater that I got at the thrift store. I spent a few hours trying on everything and came home with five or six tops that fit me and looked cheery and nice. I needed that with my weight gain and shrinking wardrobe. It still feels good, everytime I see those shirts or put one on. All too frequently, though, I'm bringing things (amazing! cute! wonderful! on sale!) home and stashing them away and never looking at them again. Like, why did I have to buy that? :D The thought that I can't help myself, or that I've become emotionally dependent on hoarding "stuff" has scared me into quitting cold turkey and seeing what it feels like, if I can do it. Today's a chilly day and I'm starting to think "What can I do outside of the house, that's warmer than a park or the beach, that doesn't equate with shopping?" Sadly, I'm drawing a blank! So yeah, I'm struggling to figure it out and redefine/recognize the difference between "need" and "want".
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Date: 2010-03-05 04:31 pm (UTC)I'm struggling to find a healthy balance. Like, I'm wearing a sweater that I got at the thrift store. I spent a few hours trying on everything and came home with five or six tops that fit me and looked cheery and nice. I needed that with my weight gain and shrinking wardrobe. It still feels good, everytime I see those shirts or put one on. All too frequently, though, I'm bringing things (amazing! cute! wonderful! on sale!) home and stashing them away and never looking at them again. Like, why did I have to buy that? :D The thought that I can't help myself, or that I've become emotionally dependent on hoarding "stuff" has scared me into quitting cold turkey and seeing what it feels like, if I can do it. Today's a chilly day and I'm starting to think "What can I do outside of the house, that's warmer than a park or the beach, that doesn't equate with shopping?" Sadly, I'm drawing a blank! So yeah, I'm struggling to figure it out and redefine/recognize the difference between "need" and "want".