Susie's Leaning Tower of Chocolate for 2010 February 19 (entry 0)

(3) Fri Feb 19 2010 18:48 Use It or Lose It: I have long held the notion that things should be used, not treasured or "saved". But recently, I've really been putting it into practice. A few days ago, I noticed a shirt I bought in Romania hanging in my closet. I hadn't worn it in years. As soon as I put it on, I remembered why. It had annoying tassels danging from the sleeves, and it is rather delicate, which means I probably hadn't washed it. Ever. So, I hacked off the tassels with my kitchen shears, and at the end of the day, threw it in its spat-up-on glory into the laundry basket. And you know what? It came out of the wash just fine. And now I have a shirt I like to wear.

Other examples: letting Maggie use my Thickers (gasp), and my nephews eat off my crystal dishes.

Comments:

Posted by Mom at Sun Feb 21 2010 20:40

Lately I've been trying to do the same thing. Use the china and silverware with the family. Otherwise no one knows I have it.

Posted by rachel at Mon Feb 22 2010 12:50

better than sitting in boxes in storage for years on end =/

Posted by Mom at Tue Feb 23 2010 16:19

Rachel, that's right. I've had things there way too long. I'm now using them more. What if they get ruined--at least I enjoyed them.