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Passionate Stance #88809553327134467
4:23 PM, Wednesday, 9 May, 2007
Like the bizarre lovechild of Chuck Norris and Paris Hilton, my wardrobe has been roundhouse kicking it's drunken way out of the cupboard and all over our apartment. It tries to make excuses for itself, saying "you need me!", "you love me!", "I'm so cute!" and "When you're in Texas look behind you" - but I have Had Enough. Considering that our apartment is the size of a thumbnail, room for two people and a cat is precious and thushenceforthwith I did a cull this morning of Unnecessary Items, sending them off to charity.
Following this and the subsequent freak-out I had at my evil consumerist beastly materialism, I am Making A Stand. From now on I am only going to either make my own clothes, or buy them secondhand. No more impulsive buying of random skirts, pants and blouses (unless they're secondhand). I am Officially Declaring, as of now, The End*.
*Small print:
Declaration valid for the next three months, just in case it's too hard.
Due to hygeine/practicality, the following items are exempt from this Declaration: underwears, bras, socks.
Shoes are not included as clothing.
Filed under Exciting Acquisitions, Stuff
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Hmmm, can I suggest a shopping trip to tempt you?
Posted by: Susanna | May 10, 2007 9:10 AM
But what about your trousseau?? Most of that is traditionally alluring undies which the amendment to the Declaration dictates must be bought in, like, a real live shop an' that. On the plus side - underwear of the trousseau sort traditionally doesn't take up a whole lot of room...
Posted by: problemchildbride | May 10, 2007 10:19 AM
Sabine, you can't tempt me. I'm a Woman of Principles.
PCB - I may just have to go naked (under the dress). Or buy it. Either way, I'm happy.
Posted by: Carolyn | May 10, 2007 11:10 AM
lovely lass
you are sooo right right right. remember what i said about my own personal cull of the EXCESS (and you know i had it) ... so am very glad you also know it feels like. best part is now i am left with the stuff actually really really lovelove and some likeylove and not just likeylike.
so am very proud. not just for getting rid of stuff but then promising only to make your own afterwards - highly admirable intention!!
as for me here in pom-land ... SH just not the same anymore - ever since you gone and me threw out almost 2/3 of all my schtuff.
just packing now and binking in for when i get closer to melbourne than madang.
xx
Posted by: kk | May 10, 2007 6:15 PM
Even though Sabine is lovely and would take you shopping at the drop of a hat, it was I who made the loving offer to take you shopping....
Posted by: Susanna | May 10, 2007 7:10 PM
kk - thanks! And you'll be here in 3 months so I'll be allowed to make a special purchase in your honour.
suse - goodness. Obviously your sisterly resemblance transfers into the intermenet. That's all I can say. Sorry!
Posted by: Carolyn | May 10, 2007 7:49 PM
I think naked underneath would be appreciated by somebody, so you can cross undies off of your buy list.
And shoes? Does this mean the 87 pair you have will not be reduced?
Posted by: joeinvegas | May 11, 2007 1:21 AM
Heehee, Joe I gave one pair away and it was VERY DIFFICULT. Baby steps.
Posted by: Carolyn | May 11, 2007 10:59 AM