it is simple, really.

as i have been mentioning, my quest for a more simple, stress free life has been progressing naturally. at first, i was pursuing it with my usual, aggressive, immediate nature and had to screech on my brakes cause, duh. kinda missing the point there.

i really (finally) started reading books on my bookshelf i have wanted to read or reread at the beginning of this new year.
and i was immediately drawn to this one. my reread was so fascinating. the things i underlined and emphasized as a 19 year old were so confrontational. so in your face. (imagine that.) believe it or not, i have softened quite a bit. i like to think that i am much more engaging. maybe? a little?

the end of the book gets a wee bit muddled and you get lost a bit. but i am so glad i held on to this one. such a wonderful read at this time in my life (then and now). and the book was published when i was born which i love even more. it's timelessness is both scary and hopeful.

here is my major decision from the book this go round: to buy as little new clothes/household items as possible.

i have found i often talk myself out of purchases because i have one in that color or style or could find it somewhere else cheaper so why not make a thing out of it?

i love thrift stores and the treasures they hold. i get sniffly and sneezy and feel grimy afterwards but i love the beautiful dishes and vases and items i have acquired at thrift stores over the years.

now i am not going to get too crazy...there are some things that will still be purchased new like...

socks! even though i don't really wear sock very often. (and seriously, i have bought enough shoes to last a lifetime. i am taking a break. seriously.)

and the obvi...

i am not going crazy or anything.