Breaking Fresh Ground

You Know You're Getting Old When...

So, Im in Gottchalks the other day..They are going out of business, and I thought I might find a few of the Willow Tree collectibles I love so much, and be able to get them at 40% off.  No such luck. They were completely cleaned out of them.  On my way out the door I saw a rack of fairly "granny" looking bathing suits, and began to touch them. Yes, I am a "touchy-feely" shopper.  I usually walk by the racks, and even if something is REALLY cute, if it has even a hint of itch or scratch, I will pass it up for sure.  I grabbed a suit that had a pattern that seemed a little less elderly than the rest, and felt it.  Oh, It felt like heaven!  I pulled it out, and saw that it was your basic bathing suit style, o.k.. maybe a little low cut on the leg for extra coverage, and a bit high cut on the neck for the oh so modest woman, but I had to try it on.  It  just looked so COMFORTABLE! In the dressing room all of my speculations were confirmed.  It fit like a dream!  Was it flattering? Not particularly.  Did it flatten my stomach and lengthen my torso? Not at all, but I did not care! I truly did not care.I would never have to worry about lack of coverage, or about having to pull at it all day because it was uncomfortable.  I was SOLD! I walked up to the register and shelled out a mere $18.97 for the suit, and went on my merry way.  I tried it on again today, and while it's far from the cutest suit I've ever seen, it feels great!  Sand Harbor anyone?

Random acts...

When was the last time you stepped up and did something that you KNEW you would not get credit for?  Something that is NOT in your job description, and that you do not get paid to do?  Something behind the scenes?  Maybe something you don't even like to do?  Something that might go unnoticed, or might lighten someone else's load?  Just wondering.

Confessional #3.. I am a snob!

This morning when I went to put jam on my toast, I discovered that my hubby had bought generic jam. It think it was Sara Lee or something like that.  I am so used to the wat MY jam looks and tastes, that I could not get past the fact that I did not have Smuckers!  There are many instances where I am completely fine with saving some $, and going for the cheaper brand, but NOT peanut butter OR jelly! Here are some of the things that I refuse to go generic with:

diet COKE, JIF peanut butter, SMUCKERS jam, HEINZ ketchup, KRAFT american cheese, QUAKER oats, Honey nut CHEERIOS, NESTLE or GHIRARDELLI chocolate chips, DOVE soap, .. How about you?  What brands are tried and true to you, and you've decided you will never switch?  Please tell me I'm not the only "name brand snob!?" 

Confessional #2

I believe that I have made HUGE strides in this area, but I am still a work in progress.  I have to be intentional about examining my motives with this one on a regular basis, but I still..

Try to please PEOPLE more than I try to please GOD.

Ouch.