I am feeling quite good today, more positive than ever.
I'm trying to cross more things off my list of "short term goals" (or now longer term, since I have been really slow at getting around to some of them.) It's not that it's hard to do them, it's just that I don't really care? For instance, I need to call the dentist that I went to back in November to complain that I still have some sensitivity on one tooth they "fixed" (as in cavity filling, because I get at least one or two every year. It's so sad that I even feel bad for my future kids). I know, I know, it's not a good thing to keep putting it off. I swear that I will do it in the next week. In fact, if you don't hear any updates by then, feel free to nag me to death, okay? You don't want me getting dentures by the time I'm 30. That would be incredibly depressing. Maybe not for Sean though, if you get my drift.
I did get to cross off one thing off my list today: "Get rid of excess clothes." My wardrobe is ridiculous. Even my Houston friends have complained that I have too much clothes. I don't normally shop at ridiculously expensive clothing stores such as A&F. I do love their stuff, but I do not need to spend much on my wardrobe. If I had the motivation and a good eye, I would even go thrift shopping. But I don't. Instead I am quite content with Kohl's. And for some reason, my mom is even more content with taking me there and spoiling me instead of herself. That, I do not get, but if it makes her happy then okay. Plus I don't take that for granted; I help out as much as I can when I am in Houston. With that said, after many shopping trips to Kohl's and occasionally other stores, my wardrobe has grown... too much. A few weeks ago, I finally decided to go through my drawers and closet and fill a large box. Large as in 2 feet high, two feet wide, and two feet deep. So yes, that is big. And I even had a large plastic bag filled too.
First, I tried stopping by Plato's closet to see if they would actually take anything from my plastic bag of nicer clothes. But because I wear cheaper brands and I am not omg trendy like many girls/women, Plato's closet barely took anything. Whatever Plato's, I hope the four items that you actually took will make other girls happy. If not, then that is not my problem. I made a trip to some place in downtown Rochester and stopped somewhere called Open Door Admission. I don't know much about them, but I know this much. They will take donations, whether it is clothes or furniture or anything people can use. And they go through the donations and provide them to people who cannot afford them. Aaaand this will definitely make a lot more people happy.
I feel good about what I did. I not only cleaned out a chunk of my wardrobe, but I gave it all away to those who need them. What is also really nice is the people working/volunteering there were incredibly friendly, regardless of the fact that I'm a total stranger. You don't see that everyday.
I have been seriously thinking about purchasing something expensive for myself. I don't like to splurge at all. I prefer to save my money, keep building my saving account, and stay out of debt for as long as possible. But because I have been saving more lately, I am leaning toward the idea of getting a speedlight for my Nikon (hand-held flash for those who don't know what a speedlight is). They're like at least $500. It's ridonkulous how much photography items cost. But if you know how to use it right, they can make indoor photography that much more beautiful. I used to hate flash photography, but in the past couple years, I have really grown to appreciate it. And I really would like to build my portfolio of portraits so I can build a small business for myself. :)
So with that said, it is my goal to accomplish at least five more things on my list before I reward myself with a hefty purchase.
Have you done any good deeds lately?
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