Spotlight, Inventory and a Purse

Something I really hope to instill in my kids is simplicity.

For instance, just because your friends all have something (whatever it might be) does NOT mean it is necessary for you to have it. Also, just because you WANT something, doesn't mean you will get it.

This past week I was reminded of how simple I actually do prefer things and how the little things can absolutely make my day. I was also reminded that not everyone thinks this way and may tend to look at me with a rather pathetic response while I babble on about said simple thing as if, "You need to get out more, Terri.". That's okay. In all honesty, I quite enjoy it. I know how my life is under the microscope right now by certain people and I also know - thankfully - soon it won't be. Then what will they have to do? Yep...move on to the next.

Because I'm about to be a whole-lotta-simple.

Purging through decades of things to cram into a much, much smaller space has left me scratching my head. I'm obviously not going to be able to keep some things I'd like to keep. That's life. Just 'cuz I want it...you see where I'm going. Gonna have to teach by example here. Taking inventory of my life has expanded from the cerebral to the literal. "Will I really miss this? Will the kids want it when they're older? Do I want to risk becoming a hoarder?"

And some of the things I do have aren't in the best of shape or aren't the right size for the rooms they are getting ready to move to, so I have to get creative. Luckily for me and the two miniature people and dog who live with me, this is my strong-suit. Creativity. I've got that on my side.

And then, amidst all the confusion and tiny thing makes my day.

I bought a new purse this weekend.

It's not a name brand. I don't like having things I'm likely to see on thousands of people any given day. Again...creative. Unique. SIMPLE.

The best part? Got it on sale for $15.

Yep. Sometimes little things show up when you least expect them and give you a ray of sunshine.

And other times it's two rambunctious little terrors who seem to get their activity level knob turned up all the way to high at bedtime. Actually...that part doesn't so much make my day. :-)

Always remember and never forget: You have to 'Be' before you can 'Do' and 'Do' before you can 'Have'.

Also...mind your own business. If you aren't, I guarantee someone else is.