A new wardrobe isn't always what you need!

So, last week I was feeling restless and frustrated.
I decided to get outside and do something I don't do often... stop, listen and relax.

I realized all the beauty in our world.  Here are a few of those great things:

My main man Elton Montgomery-

Prickly Pear Cactus- Only place in Canada it's found!

My favourite flower-lilac.  Smells as beautiful as it looks!

Sometimes it's worth it to sit back and let things happen around you.

Getting Creative: Tip # 2

As I was browsing the Internet for ways to diversify my wardrobe without spending a dime, I came across something very unique. 

Maybe this is a way we can both spice up our look... All we would need to invest in is some paint.  And maybe some drawing lessons.  The drawing lessons could double as self-growth AND professional development.  So really, this is an investment in ourselves.

While I can think of reasons why this new discovery would be useful, my willingness to try it fails to exist. 

Would you try it? 

Less permanent than tattoos-

thrive with less

thrive with less    <------ click here ..... do it

it's so cool when you find people that are up to such cool projects.  check this one out.

it's been 3 full months of no shopping for me.  aside from a hat that i had to buy in california that was for health purposes.  sunburn are no fun.

cb

Sooo... I cheated. (within reason)

I shopped.
Not casually.
But shopped with reason.

My justification in 5 lines:
1. I had an interview for a professional job.
2. Said job needs dress pants.
3. I don't own dress pants.  (not even kidding).  Ok, I do, but they are 2 sizes too big.
4. I am getting serious about finding employment.  (the type that is for reals, not one month contracts).
5. I "invested" in a business suit.  I refer to it as my interview fatigues-


This confession feels good.

Leather Pajamas

The other night, while sleeping, I had a dream.  Carly and I were shopping.  There were these neat pj's where you could take a stamp and literally stamp the pants and the stamp would appear... So I stamped the pants 50 times!

"What a neat idea!" I thought to myself.  "I am going to buy them!"

I carried the white cotton pants around the store and approached the counter.  During this time I remember thinking "Pajamas are hardly shopping because EVERYONE needs pajamas!"  apparently even my dream self is doing without.  Only I felt an enormous bout of guilt.  I held up the pants to make SURE they were what I wanted...

All of a sudden they turned into black leather pants.  Leather pajamas.  ewe.

Save money?... my arse, I do.

When I boycotted clothing (purchasing not wearing), I immediately thought I would start saving large amounts of cashola.... I was wrong.

Since January 1st I have spend heaps of money on:

1-New camera lens... even though it was just one lens.  (this was a must)!
2-Breaks.... not the "oh, what a lovely day, I think I will take a vacation and relax" type breaks, BUT the "Oh my god, I don't want to hit a tree or rear end that beautiful mercedes" type breaks.
3-GROCERIES! I have switched one expensive eye to the other... only this one has the potential to make me fat.

All in all. This no shopping thing is much easier than anticipated....  1month, 45 days, 12 hours, 32 minutes and 17 seconds in....  Just kidding, everything after 32 minutes cannot be confirmed!


Oh!, and Car- Sending heaps of support to Cali*!

I may or may not have moved all the healthy food to the front.

Will power and positive vibes,
M.

"i'm in a glass case of emotion".... or an elevator

i would have felt just like RON BURGUNDY had i been in this elevator:

my friend jess sent me this picture because she obviously realized that this would have been a painful elevator ride for myself or meg.

consumerism is TAKING over elevators now people! look out!

cb