This is the third Friday I’ve been in my new home. The third Friday that I’ve taken as a day off. I have no desire to do anything and nowhere I really have to be. But there are things I’d like to get done.
As I’ve been unpacking boxes I’m piling them in my kitchen. Today I broke them all down and put them together for recycling. The community bin is across the street, which makes this OH SO convenient.
My kitchen is ready save for a couple of small things. I’ve been prioritizing wants from needs. I’ve got everything I need for the kitchen. There’s a few things I’ll obtain as I want them. For example, casserole dishes. I didn’t have any. I really didn’t need any but was out one day and came across an incredible deal. So know I have one that I purchased at 75% off.
I’m embracing a new attitude about “stuff”. If it’s something I will use (more than once) and will enhance my life, I will obtain it. Otherwise, nope. Don’t need it.
On my list still to obtain are a creamer and sugar basin for when I entertain, which I will be doing on Sunday. An iron and ironing board. Something I will be using, especially once I start home communions and will have linens to launder.
I am in need of new clergy shirts; the one’s I have are starting to come apart at the seams…granted, I have had them for 6 years. But I’m waiting for a sale as they are EXPENSIVE.
I also need new bras. The two I have are uncomfortable, too big and leave a weird line in my clothes. Living where I do means there’s no easy access to buying them, so I’m beginning to look online. Being a plus size gal makes it a tad more challenging. But I will succeed. I am determined!
Slowly I am mindful of a routine being established in my life. I like routine, I like order and I am finding for the first time in a long time, I have both. I work as hard as I ever did, and am mindful of myself and my needs. If I’m tired, I rest. If I’m hungry, I eat. I’m still struggling with food addictions, and overall am making healthier choices most days.
There are times I abuse myself with food. And I’m aware that I’m doing it. It occurs infrequently and I am pleased that I can recognize that it’s happening.
So today I’m going to have a shower and get dressed. Make my bed, go to the post office, drug store and grocery store, all of which I can walk to. I’m going to go to the hardware store on the other side of town. I could walk, but I’m going to drive. And if I don’t get what I am looking for there, I will drive to the next largest community; an hour away.
There is nowhere I must be today and no commitment I must keep. Today is a day just for me. And I LOVE that.