True Bargain
While writing on this and thinking about how to save money, "spend wisely", and spot bargains, I was inspired to go through the clutter in my room and closet, and sell all my junk..More than making a few extra bucks, it was the thought of making room for bigger and better things that excited me..
Five days, countless cramps, three migraines, and one huge backache later, I had a humongous toss pile, and a relatively small keep pile..I learned sorting junk wasn't just a physical activity..Deciding what you value can be pretty taxing___emotionally and physically...
In the end, the things I tossed away were the things I spent far too much money on----enough shoes to shod an army (if armies wore heels and girly flats), and enough makeup for a family of three kikay daughters...The things I choose to keep however, were things I didn't buy in a mall: The note my high school boyfriend wrote at the back of my fave history book; scribbled praise from my grad school professors; photos of me doing fieldwork..
Looking at my Toss and Keep piles, I realized how strange it is that we sometimes feel we never have enough, when in truth we are showered daily with the most wonderful of blessings---true bargains, as I call them...My daily list of true bargains would include the priceless joy of teaching, the way movie popcorn tastes better when shared with someone special, and the invaluable knowledge that whatever mood I'm in, it will definitely get better once I see YOU..hmmpp..
What would your list of true bargains look like? I would love to see! Whatever's on it, I'm sure you'll agree that the best things in life don't come with a price tag, and not everything that counts can be counted.. Once you learn to see the true value of things, a small allowance or a small closet will never keep you from leading a rich and fulfilling life....Enjoy the sunshine!
i love candy...:)
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