Marsia's Diary

Things that are usable (socks and 1-2 sets of dirty-work clothes, depending on how often you need them) or have emotional value don´t have to go. I usually wear things I like until they literally rip. And even after that, if the rips aren´t too bad.
 
You sound like you are in a happy place Marsia. Your book haul from the book sale sounds glorious.

I am someone who doesn't appreciate material possessions at all, my mother despairs that I can throw all my clothes on the floor and not care about them.

I think there's a saying that you should treat every piece of clothing or item you own like it's the only thing you own. Anyway, I know I don't readily appreciate the stuff I have but I'm glad that you do! You're setting a good example.
 
Hi, Marsia. You do sound like you're in such a happy place. I wish I had kept more of my old clothes! I think having appreciation of your possessions & wearing them/using them until they are threadbare is a good thing for the planet. I have been such a waster!
Take care today & don't work too hard xoxo
 
I wish I'd kept more of the clothes that I thought I'd never fit into again. :(
I like that saying about treating every item of clothing as if it was the only one you had, and am really on board with not being wasteful with clothes - though I don't think it's wasteful if they're going on to a good home with someone who wants them - or if they end up serving a useful purpose as rags, or even at the end, mulch.
 
Marsia I never had much growing up either and now if I buy something I really really think hard on if I will wear it enough . One thing I am a bit sad about is I bought a most beautiful dress to wear to a wedding last year . I love it and even though I was overweight I felt fantastic that day . I tried it on the other day and it’s like a sack hanging on me . I wonder should I get it adjusted . Sorry I just hijacked your diary .
I’m wearing stuff now that are easily 6 years old or more that didn’t fit . But I did throw out lots and I too wish I kept more .
Glad your enjoying the gardening . Sorry I’m chipping away at the diaries when I take little breaks .
 
Oh, wow. Another big day coming up! I would love to see some photos sometime of your yard, Marsia. I couldn't care less if it involved impenetrable thicket. It sounds wild & exciting & so different.
 
Are you in a high humidity area, Marisa? The way you describe your yard turning into an impenetrable thicket sounds like it! :) That would be wonderful - to be in a place where plants just grow. (Weeds, now - I'm used to weeds suddenly going wild - but nothing else, except sometimes zucchini.) Shoots of what, under the redwoods? Shoots of new trees?

By the way - another vote for getting your dress altered to fit, Petal! :)
 
Oh, like like like! for the hugging and the hugging revelation! :)

A well! I would love to have a well. How is the water? ie of good drinking quality? But whether or no, it's water, most precious of substances, just right there in your ground! Lovely!
 
Hi, M. Some people are just not huggers. My Mum was not at all affectionate or demonstrative as that's how she was brought up, but my Dad & his mother in particular. were the opposite. It's good that J enjoys the hugs. Persevere with initiating them & it may switch things around in his head & he may become the hugger, rather than the huggee :grouphug:
 
That is all so good to read! :) Well, not about the insurance, but you already know what I think of those nasty, twisty centipedes. grrrrrr....
But the rest - so good! Hugs and water - what more, seriously, does humanity need? (Okay, food, but we'll take that as a given, having good earth and water!)

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I'm trying hard as well - just three more days... :D
 
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The pudges are definitely getting smaller!
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Good for you!

Had to think about that for a minute, pudges is not a familiar word, but its not hard to figure out. Your place sounds great, I have a pretty good idea as to the area you live in, it is a really nice place. I lived in Concord for about 2 years way back in the 80s, and got to known northern California to some extent. Enjoy it.
 
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I feel very content - for the first time in ages I feel like I can exercise enough to get strong so I can finally tackle big projects in the yard. And I am doing art and generally doing well with my mom and J. And learning to let stress roll off my back better. Hoping things stay this way for a while!
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That's lovely to read. Nothing beats contentment.
 
Marsia is the insurance going to be an annual expense ?
I am so impressed by all your gardening that I'm following a little in your footsteps albeit it slowly . It really is a happy pastime .
 
My mum teaches a mindfulness class and she always talks about living in the moment and getting into flow, which is when you are doing something that you enjoy and takes all your attention and focus.

Anyway, there’s an 81-year-old woman taking her course, and since she started, she’s taken up art classes! She told my mum she hasn’t done art since she was 9 years old and she’s loving it, because it keeps her so present.

Anyway, I thought you’d like that story, since that’s what you are doing already with the painting and yard work. Well done.
 
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