Goodbye Jeans.

I have an awesome quote book from Reader's Digest (don't judge me!!).  I brought it downstairs to my "stuff" drawer in the kitchen desk.  Thought I'd inspire with a quote today.

"Most people ask for happiness on condition.  Happiness can be felt only if you don't set any conditions."  -- Arthur Rubinstein

Point to ponder this morning.

Did a quick (very quick) clean out of some jeans this morning.  I need to do a complete overhaul.  Jeans last forever and I'm always reluctant to throw them out.  But I buy new ones and choose the new ones to wear.  Not good.  I'm a jean hoarder.

I save them for bizarre reasons.  What if I want a pair to hike in and get muddy?  What if I'm cleaning out the garage and need a pair that can get dirty.  Don't want to wear my "good" ones.

Then I need every length, fit and color.  Some are roomier for the "up" times.  Some are slimmer for the "down" times.

Wouldn't be an issue if I'd actually wear all of them (or actually cleaned the garage - I leave that to hubby).  I think I have jeans that I haven't worn in 4 years.  So I separated them and made a pile of "if I don't wear them this winter" then Good Will.  I also did let go of 4 pairs that I just never wear.  Progress.

I don't hoard other things.  But as soon as I let go of jeans, I immediately think of ten reasons to wear them and I miss them.

I need a break for a minute.  I'm so hungry this morning I can't even concentrate.  Got to go eat breakfast ... hang on ...

Yum - green beans and eggs.  My go-to breakfast.  Sunny-side up eggs over bed of green beans.  It's strangely delicious.  I was so hungry, I'm not even un-hungry yet!  I have a feeling today will be an eat-more day.  But as I said yesterday, have to be careful.  No workout + hungry = overeat.   It's a balance.

But gosh golly am I feeling slimmer right now.  I'm almost back to my old self.  Hello to ME.  Haven't seen you in so long.  Need to remember not to "diet" just eat healthy and body will adjust.  Hope some effort on muscle building starts to pay off soon too.

Here's what's the what today.

Dog walk followed by Starbucks (of course).
Good Will run - goodbye dear jeans.
Bank stuff with eldest.
Clothes shopping with eldest (always a challenge).
Bourne movie with kids this afternoon (hope it's good - I love going to the movies).
Dinner to follow.

Fun, easy day.  Tomorrow will be back to regular stuff.  Grocery store, cooking, etc.  But today is just fun.