And so the sun begins on it's path to set. The sky is just beginning to turn that golden orangish. It's been a full weekend, that is not coming to the end. It's been productive in that I now have some lovely shorts to wear, and which can be worn as casual, or dressed up a bit. I've also got some lovely tops to go with them, and a new sweater too. Thankfully, all my clothes were on sale.
Oh, yeah, and for those of you who've known me for a bit me, are you sitting down? Good. Because I also came home with 3 skirts. Okay... just breathe. Yes, really, I've got 3 skirts to wear now.
The whole shopping experience was really interesting, because I went with a friend of mine, who's Quaker. Basically, she only buys her clothes at discount, and shops at places like Gabe's, Goodwill, or consignment shops. I had no luck at these stores, but then I got to thinking about it. Her philosophy is based on doing what she can to not fill up the landfills, and to give back where she can.
As she says, everyone gives to Good will, but do they shop there to complete the circle? It's easy to give things away, and buy new. But if we keep doing this... the circle is incomplete. In her eyes, places like Walmart, who offer new clothing cheap, are bumping business from the Good will, where people who could afford much used to shop more.
When she first told me this, it didn't really sink in. But then I started to think about it, and it made sense. Which, was scary. But then I started to think about it, what if I followed her philosophy of unless I absolutley need it, can't get it anywhere else, or there's a reason to buy it new, why am I paying full price?
More things for this thoughtful brain to think about.
In other news, tomorrow I've got a photo shoot with my daughter. Should be interesting. And, I'm a little nervous. But, it's part of our gift for the hubby. So... we shall see.
3 comments:
I wanna see these so called skirts!!! I want photos!!! ;^)
Secondly... I very rarely buy new clothes... call it the guy in me. I can't recall the last time I bought even a new shirt. So I suppose I am one of the odd people, very rarely buying clothes and wearing them until they almost fall apart.
I suppose that counts for something right?
Maybe, just maybe, I'll post a photo of me in a skirt, just for you.
A couple of people have been freaking out when I told them with comments like, "Who are you and what did you do with Grace?" or leaping up to check my temperature.
It's so weird, because I think I spent so much of my life rebeling against pink and my femininity, and now, I find myself drawn to those things I once tried so hard to avoid like the plague.
It's weird, but at the same time, it feels very right.
Hi Stacie,
That's funny that you think of me in long flowing skirts. I haven't worn a skirt since, I was 24, and only then it was because of where I worked. And - they were short.
Good will is definitely a catch 22 place. I have friends who find the best stuff. As for me... it's a challenge.
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