First off, I got a new purse! Its a Coach, black with silver buckles. I think its microfiber. Goodwill-$8. This purse was probably in the neighborhood of $150 new. Crazy stuff people get rid of I swear! My poor little Fossil purse was so stained-it really needed to be replaced. Im liking this new purse a lot. I look so swanky! Little do they know it's from the thrift store! My Fossil was thrift too, I think I paid $4. Ive had it for 3 years so that figures to a $1.25 a year for a leather Fossil purse-not too shabby in any book! I always look at purses, I think a lot of women do. The pursuit of the perfect purse is an obsession for many. Thank God Im not addicted to shoes LOL!
So last week I went to one of my fav stores and found a bunch of stuff. My favorite is a fabric shower curtain. Stripes in gold, burnt orange, ivory, brown, olive and burgandy. Ive already started a bag from this. I have a ivory corduroy skirt that is destined for this pattern. Not sure what Im putting on as far as handles but Im willing to find the perfect belt to finish the bag.
Today, I hit 4 stores! Im sooooo bad! Went to a little thrift shop that is a non profit benefit for a program that helps adicts take back their lives. Found some black pants with a raised print and a pair of lilac pleather pants that look like ostrich! Next was the Salpointe Catholic thrift store (next door to the church of Scientology-go figure??) Olive jeans, a couple belts, a pair of boy scout uniform pants (destined for a water bottle holder) and several books. On from there (after taking hubby home) was the Deseret Thrift store. Boy, they've done a ton to improve the look and cleanliness of the place. Chocolate jeans, grey Abercrombie and Fitch jean skirt, mint jeans and a couple belts. Last was Goodwill. Bold black and white graphic pants, yellow green olive cords and the best thing-metalic ORANGE jeans! I now have metalic jeans in red, pink, orange, red and blue print and a orange and green print. Oh, I also went to Savers friday and found ---lime green and purple paisley pants! Very much in the category of "makes my eyes bleed."
So, for those counting-that's 5 thrift stores in 2 days. Might have an addiction but MAN its FUN!!
Wanna see what I do with them? Check www.recycledbootybags.etsy.com to see!!!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Fun Red Hawaiian Shirt Bag to Etsy and Men who should be Popsicles!
I just finished a terrific red and Hawaiian print bag. The handle is so cool! It was (in a former life) part of a McDonalds employee uniform!
Its funny how things work out sometimes...I found the jean shorts, the Hawaiian shirt and the belt all on the same trip to the thrift store! One in summer, one in mens and one in accessories. If you drew a triangle in the store these items were at the points-very far away from each other! It was karma!
Here is the link
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_2&listing_id=12685979
I dont think this one will last long so go take a look!
Ok, so for the fun part-not that my bags arent fun LOL!
Men who should be made into popsicles
1. John Cusack- Super high lickability factor. He keeps getting sexier with age. I love his intelligent and creative acting choices. Being John Malkavich-Gross Point Blank "What do you do for a living? Hired Killer. Does that come with benefits?" Say Anything "I gave her my heart and she gave me a pen"- hell, I even enjoyed him in Must Like Dogs! Needless to say, I love me some John Cusack!
2. Bruce Willis - been watching him since Moonlighting! Virile and very sexy. Not one of those anemic weak lookin guys. I bet he and Energizer have things in common...
3. Guy Fieri - Food Network hunk a bleach blond spiky haired DAMN! He is definately on the train to Popsicle town!
4. Kevin James - Puppy Dog adorable! He makes the list!
I will have to put more thought to this one...Who would make your LIST???
Talk at ya Later!
Oh, and John, Bruce, Guy and Kevin-feel free to come on over and see me sometime!
Its funny how things work out sometimes...I found the jean shorts, the Hawaiian shirt and the belt all on the same trip to the thrift store! One in summer, one in mens and one in accessories. If you drew a triangle in the store these items were at the points-very far away from each other! It was karma!
Here is the link
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_2&listing_id=12685979
I dont think this one will last long so go take a look!
Ok, so for the fun part-not that my bags arent fun LOL!
Men who should be made into popsicles
1. John Cusack- Super high lickability factor. He keeps getting sexier with age. I love his intelligent and creative acting choices. Being John Malkavich-Gross Point Blank "What do you do for a living? Hired Killer. Does that come with benefits?" Say Anything "I gave her my heart and she gave me a pen"- hell, I even enjoyed him in Must Like Dogs! Needless to say, I love me some John Cusack!
2. Bruce Willis - been watching him since Moonlighting! Virile and very sexy. Not one of those anemic weak lookin guys. I bet he and Energizer have things in common...
3. Guy Fieri - Food Network hunk a bleach blond spiky haired DAMN! He is definately on the train to Popsicle town!
4. Kevin James - Puppy Dog adorable! He makes the list!
I will have to put more thought to this one...Who would make your LIST???
Talk at ya Later!
Oh, and John, Bruce, Guy and Kevin-feel free to come on over and see me sometime!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
New Apron to Etsy!
I just finished the most insane apron. Its purple with lime green in ruffles around the edge. Its made from a jeans top that was too small to make a bag from, the scrap trim from some shorts and leftover ribbon. Its the Joker's and Betty Crocker's love child! Kitch meets emo punk! Gotta love it!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12586849
I had this idea driving home from work. Just kinda struck me. I got home and looked up jean apron on etsy. Of course I wasnt the first with this brainstorm. All the ones I saw were the front or back of jeans with lace sewn around the edge, the pockets- just everywhere was LACE-YUK! The lime is hand ruffled and I certify there is NO LACE on this apron! Jeans and lace-excuse me, 1976 is calling and they want their jean apron back!
Happy Fathers Day Everyone!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12586849
I had this idea driving home from work. Just kinda struck me. I got home and looked up jean apron on etsy. Of course I wasnt the first with this brainstorm. All the ones I saw were the front or back of jeans with lace sewn around the edge, the pockets- just everywhere was LACE-YUK! The lime is hand ruffled and I certify there is NO LACE on this apron! Jeans and lace-excuse me, 1976 is calling and they want their jean apron back!
Happy Fathers Day Everyone!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
My Cat likes Crackers
I was munching on some vegi crackers tonight. My cat Molly hopped up onto my desk like normal-right between me and the keyboard. Ever tried a cat wristwrest? More like a fuzzy vibrating, shedding keyboard cozy. So Im trying to type over her and she sniffs my crackers.
Some history on Molly. She is 5. We adopted her from an organization called FAIR, a no kill shelter. She had been a young mom (at 7 months) and had been seized from a hoarder. She had regained her health, all her kittens had found homes. No one wanted her. She is mild mannered, just a really easy going cat. Unless there is food...
Well, back to the crackers. Molly is very demanding and loud about food. She is pushy about food. She has no problem trying to climb onto my lap to eat my burrito. She can hear me open a pack of turkey across the house. Needless to say that after having to fight for food with the hoarder, she is very food oriented. I left the room with her on the desk and a couple of crackers on a plate. I came back a minute later and she ate my VEGETABLE CRACKERS!
So Im adding that to her list. She likes tuna, turkey, chicken with salsa, hamburger, yogurt (especially raspberry and boston creme pie), Pringles and now vegi crackers. Cats are wierd.
Some history on Molly. She is 5. We adopted her from an organization called FAIR, a no kill shelter. She had been a young mom (at 7 months) and had been seized from a hoarder. She had regained her health, all her kittens had found homes. No one wanted her. She is mild mannered, just a really easy going cat. Unless there is food...
Well, back to the crackers. Molly is very demanding and loud about food. She is pushy about food. She has no problem trying to climb onto my lap to eat my burrito. She can hear me open a pack of turkey across the house. Needless to say that after having to fight for food with the hoarder, she is very food oriented. I left the room with her on the desk and a couple of crackers on a plate. I came back a minute later and she ate my VEGETABLE CRACKERS!
So Im adding that to her list. She likes tuna, turkey, chicken with salsa, hamburger, yogurt (especially raspberry and boston creme pie), Pringles and now vegi crackers. Cats are wierd.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Bad Pants are habit forming!
I found the most wonderful/horrible pants yesterday! On mondays, Savers (oh how I love thee) has a color tag that is 99 cents. They've been running daily manager specials too. WELL, they had ladies pants for 99 CENTS! I got yet another obnoxious pair of Talbots. I swear, more times than not when I find a delish pair of ugly pants, they are either Bill Blass or Talbots. Dont know why LOL. Well, you saw the bag I made with the pair of metalic red pants with the white and blue top?? I found another pair of red metalic AND a pair of pink metalic! Talk about FUN to chop and sew!!! I also got a pair of cool cordoroys in burnt orange, olive, tan and black. I think another boho bag is called for :) Also had the inspiration to upcycle a pair of overals into an apron. I will figure it out but I think it could be way cute!
Lets see, adventures in crafting... Oh, I decided it was time to learn how to knit. So I bought this kid knitting kit. I figured that if instructions for a nine year old couldnt teach me it wasnt meant to be. Horribly ugly yarn, but you have to learn with something...
Ive been hearing about Plarn lately. I use my jean bags for grocery shopping but I am guilty of forgetting them every once in a while. Wanted to try my hand at plarn so I went grocery shopping. Came home with about 10 bags. Looked up instructions for making plarn off google and found http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/02/17/instructions-for-cutting-plastic-bags-creating-recycled-plastic-yarn/ Really easy to make! The ten bags made a piece about 12" by 4". It takes a lot of bags but still cool to try!
Something you gotta try, bake or forman grill 2 chicken breasts. Shred them into little pieces. Add the chicken, a can of rotel, a can of diced green chiles, and a can of chicken broth (lo sodium.) Simmer uncovered for about 30 min. Spoon chicken onto tortillas and munch. I could eat this every day! I usually add some Chulula or salsa. Hot but YUMMY!
Good night and good luck!
Lets see, adventures in crafting... Oh, I decided it was time to learn how to knit. So I bought this kid knitting kit. I figured that if instructions for a nine year old couldnt teach me it wasnt meant to be. Horribly ugly yarn, but you have to learn with something...
Ive been hearing about Plarn lately. I use my jean bags for grocery shopping but I am guilty of forgetting them every once in a while. Wanted to try my hand at plarn so I went grocery shopping. Came home with about 10 bags. Looked up instructions for making plarn off google and found http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/02/17/instructions-for-cutting-plastic-bags-creating-recycled-plastic-yarn/ Really easy to make! The ten bags made a piece about 12" by 4". It takes a lot of bags but still cool to try!
Something you gotta try, bake or forman grill 2 chicken breasts. Shred them into little pieces. Add the chicken, a can of rotel, a can of diced green chiles, and a can of chicken broth (lo sodium.) Simmer uncovered for about 30 min. Spoon chicken onto tortillas and munch. I could eat this every day! I usually add some Chulula or salsa. Hot but YUMMY!
Good night and good luck!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Pretty good day!
Well, I had a good day today. I love being able to say that. I sold 2 sets of cpap cushions on etsy and my difficult work situation has finally been resolved. My office is at last at peace. Finally I can get some work done! Summer is slow for every business and printing is no exception. But today, I was busy from the moment I got there until I left. There have been several times over the last month that I've pretty much had my work done by oh 9:30 in the morning, and Im there till 5. Needless to say its been stressful. I HATE being bored. Oh gawd, I even tried to get them to let me go buy bathroom cleaner. I was so bored I WANTED TO CLEAN THE BATHROOM! That my friends - is criminal bored. Im geared to go go go go, and ok, you're done with the day's work by 10 isnt fun. 14 years of retail management will do that to you.
I think things will run so much smoother now. Businesses go on and on about being a "team player." I hate sports analagies but that one holds true. If you have a team who get along well, like each other and have a common goal they all work toward, you have an effective team. When you have a team where one of the players thinks his poo dont stink and that he knows everything there is to know about the game, your team grinds to a stop. Well, my team got a shot of wd40! I think things will settle into a smooth working cycle now and I am very very thankful. I was to the point that if the situation wasnt resolved that I was done. It was the first day in a while that the bathroom wasn't my refuge from stress.
Yes, today I had a GOOD day!
I think things will run so much smoother now. Businesses go on and on about being a "team player." I hate sports analagies but that one holds true. If you have a team who get along well, like each other and have a common goal they all work toward, you have an effective team. When you have a team where one of the players thinks his poo dont stink and that he knows everything there is to know about the game, your team grinds to a stop. Well, my team got a shot of wd40! I think things will settle into a smooth working cycle now and I am very very thankful. I was to the point that if the situation wasnt resolved that I was done. It was the first day in a while that the bathroom wasn't my refuge from stress.
Yes, today I had a GOOD day!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Im in the Main Etsy showcase today!!
Im excited! This is the second time I've done it. It was up a couple hours and I have my first sale! YEAH! Lovely lady in WA purchased some of my CPAP cushions. This was the last of this rockin bright blue that I had so good for her!
Ive been really productive the last 2 days. I have started to sort my belts. That is no small feat let me tell you! I use them in my bags, therefore I have tons. We are talking 50 to 60 at least. I got a couple belt organizers and Ive been goin to town! So much easier if I can see what I have, then I can match up belts to bags much easier.
I also complete 12 pair of my CPAP cushions. I listed 6 pair on etsy today. They are soo cute-you gotta check em out!
What's a CPAP (crap is the most common typo LOL) you ask? Well, a CPAP is a machine that people with sleep apnea use (like me) to manage their condition. CPAP stands for continuous positive air pressure. Sleep Apnea is the condition where you stop breathing in your sleep. This can be caused by blockage in the esophogeus, large tonsils, weight, etc. I have #3 and did have #2. The cpap is a machine that blows air into your throat and lungs continuously. The positive air pressure allows the person with apnea to sleep without stopping breathing.
Apnea is a sneaky sucker. You are tired all the time. No matter how much you sleep its never enough. Me, I blamed my hubby, he snored loudly and woke me up, over and over, all through the night. I had to pee-I had a bird bladder. "I wake up to pee and he snores" was my excuse for falling asleep at meetings, at work, on the couch, at the library, in the car-I admit, sometimes DRIVING the car, while eating, at the movies, while standing in the kitchen, shower...you get the picture. Apnea makes you feel like you're sleep walking through life. Its dangerous and can kill. I finally found out that was what was going on after almost dying from a combo of severe double pneumonia and sleep apnea. If I had ignored it that night, the dr told me I would have died in my sleep. Let me tell you, the rest of the shit in our lives doesnt matter if you dont wake up.
When I was finally tested I was told I had stopped breathing 30 times in 15 minutes. The tech said it was a wonder I slept at all. No wonder I could seriously fall asleep standing and talking to customers, have my legs go out from under me and fall to the floor (happened).
Now, 3 years later and the discovery that hubbys snorring was because he also had apnea, I am happy to be here. No matter how crappy of a day Ive had at work, I woke up, its still a good day!
If you have any of the symptoms Ive talked about here, talk to your doctor. You might have sleep apnea. It can kill you, get treated :)
Ive been really productive the last 2 days. I have started to sort my belts. That is no small feat let me tell you! I use them in my bags, therefore I have tons. We are talking 50 to 60 at least. I got a couple belt organizers and Ive been goin to town! So much easier if I can see what I have, then I can match up belts to bags much easier.
I also complete 12 pair of my CPAP cushions. I listed 6 pair on etsy today. They are soo cute-you gotta check em out!
What's a CPAP (crap is the most common typo LOL) you ask? Well, a CPAP is a machine that people with sleep apnea use (like me) to manage their condition. CPAP stands for continuous positive air pressure. Sleep Apnea is the condition where you stop breathing in your sleep. This can be caused by blockage in the esophogeus, large tonsils, weight, etc. I have #3 and did have #2. The cpap is a machine that blows air into your throat and lungs continuously. The positive air pressure allows the person with apnea to sleep without stopping breathing.
Apnea is a sneaky sucker. You are tired all the time. No matter how much you sleep its never enough. Me, I blamed my hubby, he snored loudly and woke me up, over and over, all through the night. I had to pee-I had a bird bladder. "I wake up to pee and he snores" was my excuse for falling asleep at meetings, at work, on the couch, at the library, in the car-I admit, sometimes DRIVING the car, while eating, at the movies, while standing in the kitchen, shower...you get the picture. Apnea makes you feel like you're sleep walking through life. Its dangerous and can kill. I finally found out that was what was going on after almost dying from a combo of severe double pneumonia and sleep apnea. If I had ignored it that night, the dr told me I would have died in my sleep. Let me tell you, the rest of the shit in our lives doesnt matter if you dont wake up.
When I was finally tested I was told I had stopped breathing 30 times in 15 minutes. The tech said it was a wonder I slept at all. No wonder I could seriously fall asleep standing and talking to customers, have my legs go out from under me and fall to the floor (happened).
Now, 3 years later and the discovery that hubbys snorring was because he also had apnea, I am happy to be here. No matter how crappy of a day Ive had at work, I woke up, its still a good day!
If you have any of the symptoms Ive talked about here, talk to your doctor. You might have sleep apnea. It can kill you, get treated :)
Friday, June 6, 2008
Cramps suck
Hi gentle readers. Im sorry I cant think of anything fun today, I have cramps. You know, I really love being a female, except for a couple days a month. Strange thing is I didnt have them as a teen. Friends would moan and groan about cramps. I thought you wus, deal. Well, nature is vengeful.
Started a few years ago. Cramps. Evil, twist your uterus into a pretzel and add salt cruelty. It only lasts the first couple days but oh gawd...can I just rip the thing out? I dont have kids, Im not gonna have kids, I dont need it! Im not using it! Alas, I hate surgery and hospitals more so I guess the naughty plumbing bits get to stay. Oh, and realized when the cramps started, another evil reared it's head. Dawned on me at work one day. Granted at the time I was a retail print shop manager and people can be really stupid, but it came to me that I hated everyone and everything. Even customers I liked pissed me off. Really, irrationally pissed off. I went home that day angry. I laid down and bawled like someone took my toys away. Hubby got home and I tearily asked him to hold me and tell me he loved me and that I wasnt worthless scum. My wonderful hubby did just that. Later when I had calmed down I figured out what it was...PMS. No, you printing geek, not pantone matching system! The other PMS, the "are you on the rag" one. I am a bitch on wheels about a week before. Thankfully I realize when its happening and am able to step back and say whoa!
Guys need to have cramps. Then and only then will the stupid rag question be forever banned and its utterance is punishable by a kick to the balls. Of course there are a couple things that help ease cramps.
1. Sex: all things are cured by a really good O
2. Pedicure: Rub my feet and let me sit in the massage chair
3. Grande Margarita: On the rocks with salt. By the time you hit the bottom all things are good
and finally
4. Percoset: Pain? Um, what's my name again?
Love to you all, all 3 of you LOL!
Oh, BTW, my new bags are up on etsy, check em out http:///www.recycledbootybags.etsy.com
Good night, I tried choice 2 yesterday, time for another number! Hmm which one??
Started a few years ago. Cramps. Evil, twist your uterus into a pretzel and add salt cruelty. It only lasts the first couple days but oh gawd...can I just rip the thing out? I dont have kids, Im not gonna have kids, I dont need it! Im not using it! Alas, I hate surgery and hospitals more so I guess the naughty plumbing bits get to stay. Oh, and realized when the cramps started, another evil reared it's head. Dawned on me at work one day. Granted at the time I was a retail print shop manager and people can be really stupid, but it came to me that I hated everyone and everything. Even customers I liked pissed me off. Really, irrationally pissed off. I went home that day angry. I laid down and bawled like someone took my toys away. Hubby got home and I tearily asked him to hold me and tell me he loved me and that I wasnt worthless scum. My wonderful hubby did just that. Later when I had calmed down I figured out what it was...PMS. No, you printing geek, not pantone matching system! The other PMS, the "are you on the rag" one. I am a bitch on wheels about a week before. Thankfully I realize when its happening and am able to step back and say whoa!
Guys need to have cramps. Then and only then will the stupid rag question be forever banned and its utterance is punishable by a kick to the balls. Of course there are a couple things that help ease cramps.
1. Sex: all things are cured by a really good O
2. Pedicure: Rub my feet and let me sit in the massage chair
3. Grande Margarita: On the rocks with salt. By the time you hit the bottom all things are good
and finally
4. Percoset: Pain? Um, what's my name again?
Love to you all, all 3 of you LOL!
Oh, BTW, my new bags are up on etsy, check em out http:///www.recycledbootybags.etsy.com
Good night, I tried choice 2 yesterday, time for another number! Hmm which one??
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Cool Recycle stores on Etsy
So, I was sooo bored today. I decided to put it to the Etsy critique forum that I wanted to see what cool things they were selling. So many people responded so I thank you for making my day a bit more lively!
First one had a fun name and awesome banner http://www.deerinheadlights.etsy.com
This is a brand spankin new to etsy person who uses recycled leather from old office chairs and leather couches to make wallets and other fun items. One item listed so far but for having just opened the shop TODAY I think thats terriffic!
A fun shop that uses jeans in their art is http://www.1235erin.etsy.com
Painted jeans galore in a neat style full of childlike wimsy-love it love it!
Ever wonder what to do with all that vinyl collecting dust in the basement (if you have one...) well http://www.misscourageous.etsy.com figured it out! Super cool selections of jewelery made from colored vinyl records! She also has a terrific banner and has many other fun items in her shop.
http://www.candycalamity.etsy.com is probably able to tell you many tales of "do I have to eat any more candy? I only need the wrappers!" Jewelry made from candy wrappers NEAT! I wonder though do you hit the kids up after haloween for their wrappers??? I know I would!
Last one for today is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12254655 for the home of Undone Clothing. This photo is of a purse made from weaving TAPE MEASURES! You have a lot of patience and it does pay off-these are amazing and... strangly patriotic!
I have a ton more but I think this much eye candy is enough sweets for one evening!
Dont forget to check out MY shop at http://www.recycledbootybags.etsy.com
First one had a fun name and awesome banner http://www.deerinheadlights.etsy.com
This is a brand spankin new to etsy person who uses recycled leather from old office chairs and leather couches to make wallets and other fun items. One item listed so far but for having just opened the shop TODAY I think thats terriffic!
A fun shop that uses jeans in their art is http://www.1235erin.etsy.com
Painted jeans galore in a neat style full of childlike wimsy-love it love it!
Ever wonder what to do with all that vinyl collecting dust in the basement (if you have one...) well http://www.misscourageous.etsy.com figured it out! Super cool selections of jewelery made from colored vinyl records! She also has a terrific banner and has many other fun items in her shop.
http://www.candycalamity.etsy.com is probably able to tell you many tales of "do I have to eat any more candy? I only need the wrappers!" Jewelry made from candy wrappers NEAT! I wonder though do you hit the kids up after haloween for their wrappers??? I know I would!
Last one for today is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12254655 for the home of Undone Clothing. This photo is of a purse made from weaving TAPE MEASURES! You have a lot of patience and it does pay off-these are amazing and... strangly patriotic!
I have a ton more but I think this much eye candy is enough sweets for one evening!
Dont forget to check out MY shop at http://www.recycledbootybags.etsy.com
New bags coming soon!
Hi there. A good - well ok - nights rest has me feeling better and a little less down. Hormones suck a lot LOL! I have two bags that are almost done that should be up on etsy by tomorrow evening. One is hunter green on the top with a really pretty yellow flower printed skirt for the sides and a blue denim bottom. The other is also so cool! The top is blue and white striped and the bottom is irridesant red. Very patriotic without trying too hard! Check me out at http://www.recycledbootybags.etsy.com/!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Thoughts on Frugalism
I sat in my office today and listened to my "consume everything" minded office mate and my thoughts went to consumerism and the art of frugality.
I live simply. I don't desire designer this or luxury that. I think simple and functional are beautiful. Even before the economy started to tank and gas prices went insane, I shook my head in wonder at people who measured their worth by giant SUVs and how many pairs of Manolo Blanik (sp) shoes they owned. I've never felt a need for such things. I own a Fossil purse - that I bought thrift for $5 - much better than the $75 it would have cost new. I guess now that people are "trying to be more responsible" the ones who are addicted to BUY, BUY, BUY are sad creatures. What is more beautiful, a desert sunset during monsoon or a new Hummer. What lasts longer in your heart? What means more? In the grand scheme of things what makes you feel better?
In my mind's eye, I smell the desert after the rain. That intoxicating scent of moisture, dirt and sage. It's the smell of life and renewal. I open my eyes to the grand show nature is putting on. Boiling clouds set affire by the setting sun. Brilliant jewel tones in blue, red, purple, orange and gold light the sky. For that moment you're one with nature and the Earth itself. Listen and you can almost hear it breathe. That-or 8 miles to the gallon, new car smell and the "envy" of your friends...you can probably guess my preference.
It seems to me a man trying to fill the holes in his soul and self esteem by buying and buying...must live a very sad and unfulfilling life - even though I'm sure they would be the first to argue the opposite.
I'm sorry, I sometimes go on but in the age we live in, deep reflective thinking isn't seen very often. Its nice to know there is more to a person than the credit cards in their wallet or the email address on the screen.
My thoughts for today come from an article on msn.com about frugality "Frugalist find bargins in the trash" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24879628
While I admit I wouldnt eat from a dumpster (dont put that in your mouth really stuck with me from childhood LOL!) but the comments had a lot of really interesting stories. Some quotes that inspired this blog entry are...
"He who knows he has enough is rich" Lao Tzu
"Only a fool would judge the size of a man's wallet by the pants he carries it in"
"The measure of a man's wealth is in proportion to the number of things he can do without"
Thomas Jefferson
"Big hat - no cattle" Old Texas saying
I live simply. I don't desire designer this or luxury that. I think simple and functional are beautiful. Even before the economy started to tank and gas prices went insane, I shook my head in wonder at people who measured their worth by giant SUVs and how many pairs of Manolo Blanik (sp) shoes they owned. I've never felt a need for such things. I own a Fossil purse - that I bought thrift for $5 - much better than the $75 it would have cost new. I guess now that people are "trying to be more responsible" the ones who are addicted to BUY, BUY, BUY are sad creatures. What is more beautiful, a desert sunset during monsoon or a new Hummer. What lasts longer in your heart? What means more? In the grand scheme of things what makes you feel better?
In my mind's eye, I smell the desert after the rain. That intoxicating scent of moisture, dirt and sage. It's the smell of life and renewal. I open my eyes to the grand show nature is putting on. Boiling clouds set affire by the setting sun. Brilliant jewel tones in blue, red, purple, orange and gold light the sky. For that moment you're one with nature and the Earth itself. Listen and you can almost hear it breathe. That-or 8 miles to the gallon, new car smell and the "envy" of your friends...you can probably guess my preference.
It seems to me a man trying to fill the holes in his soul and self esteem by buying and buying...must live a very sad and unfulfilling life - even though I'm sure they would be the first to argue the opposite.
I'm sorry, I sometimes go on but in the age we live in, deep reflective thinking isn't seen very often. Its nice to know there is more to a person than the credit cards in their wallet or the email address on the screen.
My thoughts for today come from an article on msn.com about frugality "Frugalist find bargins in the trash" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24879628
While I admit I wouldnt eat from a dumpster (dont put that in your mouth really stuck with me from childhood LOL!) but the comments had a lot of really interesting stories. Some quotes that inspired this blog entry are...
"He who knows he has enough is rich" Lao Tzu
"Only a fool would judge the size of a man's wallet by the pants he carries it in"
"The measure of a man's wealth is in proportion to the number of things he can do without"
Thomas Jefferson
"Big hat - no cattle" Old Texas saying
Sunday, June 1, 2008
I love Sundays and Savers!
Im so bad. I went to Savers last night and again this afternoon. Kinda puts a dent in my "gotta clean and organize the studio" thing! Come on, they had 99 cent tags! A pair of XOXO jeans for that - it would be a crime NOT to buy them! Found the most wonderful pair of 80's old school shorts with neon yellow and pink with SKULLS all over that in black - AWESOME!
The studio cleaning is going well though. I decided to reclaim my closet in the name of BOOTY! You know how they say that if you havent touched it in 6 months to get rid of it? Well, mine might have been a bit longer than that- ok maybe two bits LOL! I took 3 huge boxes of stuff to Savers today. Gotta support Big Brothers Big Sisters, aanndd gotta support them more by shopping after dropping off my donations.
I can't wait to read the new book by Scott McClellan. It will be nice to FINALLY get some "truthiness" out of this administration. I dunno, bottom line for me is that my brother is getting ready to go to Iraq, again, for the THRID time. He will miss the birth of his second child because of this deployment. He couldnt be there when our grandmother died because he was deployed. I think about how many others there are, missing births, deaths, milestones, family, friends, etc.
It make me so sad for them all.
The studio cleaning is going well though. I decided to reclaim my closet in the name of BOOTY! You know how they say that if you havent touched it in 6 months to get rid of it? Well, mine might have been a bit longer than that- ok maybe two bits LOL! I took 3 huge boxes of stuff to Savers today. Gotta support Big Brothers Big Sisters, aanndd gotta support them more by shopping after dropping off my donations.
I can't wait to read the new book by Scott McClellan. It will be nice to FINALLY get some "truthiness" out of this administration. I dunno, bottom line for me is that my brother is getting ready to go to Iraq, again, for the THRID time. He will miss the birth of his second child because of this deployment. He couldnt be there when our grandmother died because he was deployed. I think about how many others there are, missing births, deaths, milestones, family, friends, etc.
It make me so sad for them all.
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