Day 8: Holding On...for What?

Ever since I was a little girl, I've held onto consumables, not wanting to "use them up." I remember a brides coloring book. I didn't want to use it up, so just kept my favorite pages blank until a special occasion. That special occasion never came and I never experienced the joy of coloring my favorite pictures. I also somehow smuggled some firecrackers in from Canada as a kid. My next door neighbor would often come over, knowing I had them, and try to persuade me to use the firecrackers with our group of friends and have some fun. My response was I was saving them for a special occasion. Alas, they were never used.

My point is, I am trying to make a new start to just enjoy consumables, not worrying if I'll use them up. This includes fun notepads, stationery, candles, lotions, soaps, etc. I have a posted notepad at school I've held on for probably 7 years, rarely using it, because I like it and didn't want it used. However, this week I'm using it up and with two more tear offs, it will be gone. I'm also burning favorite candles and enjoying them while I have them.

Keep it up! One week down, as a couple of you commented.