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An AHA moment.

Just some stuff that I've been thinking about for a (short) while. One of those epiphanies, really. I'm hoping that this one sticks around for awhile. Anywho...

What got me thinking was the chemical stockroom that I'm now in charge of. I'm barcoding my head off, and couldn't help but notice that while thousands of chemicals have been purchased, not all that many are actually used. I mean, there are circa 1947 products on the shelf. Then I started thinking how kids have piles of toys, but quickly tire of them, yet they are given another pile every single year at Christmas. Then I realized that I'm not so different from the chemical purchasers and the kids. I have way more than I can use. And yet I want more. Things that are newer/cooler/shinier are always a draw. It's become a reflex, this wanting.

And so, I am determined to put the brakes on. In all honesty, in the scheme of things, I'm not a big shopper/buyer, but I/we still buy more than we need. My efforts will NOW be used to use what I have first. It's so basic, but something that just recently clicked in a big way.

I pledge to:
Read the books I have stacked around before buying more.
Finish half-completed craft projects before purchasing materials for others.
Work out of the stuffed pantry before hitting the grocery store for more of the same.
Listen to the CDs that I already own.
Play the video games that I already own.
Write letters on the stationary that I already own.
Make cards with the stamps, punches, ink pads and paper that is overflowing in the craft room.

Having made to pledge (whispered to self), I felt so much lighter. Like a race had ended. A race that I didn't even know I was running. Until just now.

5:38 p.m. - 2004-11-28

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