"Good things, as always have to come to an end"
I just got back from a wonderful and much needed vacation. It is amazing how one can shut down and immediately relax and enjoy. However, equally amazing is the immediate “back to reality” feeling that one gets the split second the plane touches the ground. It overcomes you as you are exiting the arrival terminal. Departure is always much more fun! Vacation is still a worthwhile necessity whether taking the step to leave the city or just hanging out at home. Good things, as always have to come to an end.
In keeping with my personal traits, that is my shopping addiction, a good, productive trip always involves many shopping excursions. Of course, this trip was no different. I donʼt want to discuss my actual purchases or shopping locations just yet; I will save that for another chat later. I want to explain why, as I come home and unpack, I get this overwhelming feeling of anxiety. All of my purchases did arrive home safely. A little creased I might add, but there were all there. Thank goodness. So why do I feel this way?
I neatly unpacked, laying out all the newest acquisitions, from my most favorite purchase to the least. (Although I admit they were all favorites…otherwise, why would I buy them?) Ok…so hereʼs the anxiety part…If I were to use the “one in one out theory,”
everything would be perfect. I just canʼt seem to do that. What is the “one in one out theory” you may ask? It goes like this. For every new item that is added to your closet or wardrobe, an old one must be eliminated. Sounds simple in theory but admittedly very difficult in practice. How do you part with some of your old standbys and treasured items? They become set uniforms and are worn affectionately with love. The colour,
the size, but probably the look and feel is what has the greatest appeal. Again, everything has its day and time. I know that each day needs to come to an end…but it is just so emotional and ever so difficult. To purge or not to purge that is really the question!
I stand in my closet trying to adopt the above theory in and amongst new and old. I just canʼt seem to do it. So I refold the old standbys and organize the new additions. By the end I am able to eliminate a few of the old favorites, highlighting the new Spring arrivals. Now the cupboard has become a little less cluttered, more colourful, and turned into orderly chaos. Still filled with way too much merchandise, but there is so much choice!
The anxiety butterflies in my stomach seem to have dissipated. A great feeling. I know that realistically they will creep up again after the next vacation or for that matter shopping splurge. Would I do it all over again? You bet! I love vacations. I love shopping. Most importantly I am willing to suffer through the cupboard anxiety all over again!
Tags: one in one out, shopping trip, vacation
