I've been thinking a lot about all of the things I own and what really makes me happy.
Yesterday I finally went to rehearsal for our concerto concerts coming up. I hadn't really been excited about going, because I was feeling a little bitter over past events, but there is something magic about music that makes me happy. I had to sit next to a great cellist and he was a bit intimidating, but making music with other people is liberating. It's like sensory explosion sometimes.
Although I'm a clothes horse, I'm also planning on forgoing my usual spending habits on clothes and saving up for a camera instead. The one I have right now is really my father's, so I don't have access to it all the time. And while I love my film camera, sometimes I need the satisfaction of knowing I got the shot that I wanted. So I'm going to be putting aside some of my allowance to save for that, especially since I'm going to be traveling a lot next year!
So no more new clothes for a while, I'll just work with all the amazing materials I have already. I want to spend more time being with people and spending money on experiences instead of having the latest trend. I feel like I've been locked in my house for days and I need to get away, have more adventures, do something with my life.
Oh c'monn we totally had adventures in Seattle! That will be on of my favorite memories of this summer! :) And good for you, saving and prioritizing! I'm trying to do the same. It's really humbling when I think about all the people who have like a quarter - or of course, less than that amount - of the amount of clothes I own. And I just keep wanting more, so I must stop! I try to buy clothes only when I really need clothes. :]
ReplyDeletei know, and our adventures made me want to have even more! so it's inspired me to do something better with my money than look good. haha
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