Things.
I am increasingly disgusted by our (my included) infatuation with THINGS. Why this need to constantly aquire? I am also increasingly attracted to simplicity and anti-materialism (and consequently increasingly to boys who live accordingly). At the same time, I really enjoy getting things. Not all things. And not so much when money is involved, but in all truth I honestly feel happy at the aquisition of a new cd - the Ben Kweller cd I bought yesterday has put me in a good mood for the last 24 hours. And I honestly get excited about certain purchases - for example, I just purchased high-heels for the first time in my life. Given, my excitement about this aquisition is greatly increased by the fact that they cost me only $6 on sale at Target, but the point still stands.
Actually, I don't really have a point. More of an observation, and a bit of a wonder. I wonder where these conflicting values will lead me? Will I continue to learn the value of simplicity and live the latter part of my life in humble setting without many things around me as I would honestly hope to... or will I be seduced away by the euphoria of a well chosen purchase and by the increased spending power which the post-college years generally offer?
I don't honestly know. But I think I'll start to pray about it.
In other news: Jimmy has a girlfriend. Her name is Melody. She's pretty much a babe. And she's a year or more older than him. Just thought you'd like to know.
Actually, I don't really have a point. More of an observation, and a bit of a wonder. I wonder where these conflicting values will lead me? Will I continue to learn the value of simplicity and live the latter part of my life in humble setting without many things around me as I would honestly hope to... or will I be seduced away by the euphoria of a well chosen purchase and by the increased spending power which the post-college years generally offer?
I don't honestly know. But I think I'll start to pray about it.
In other news: Jimmy has a girlfriend. Her name is Melody. She's pretty much a babe. And she's a year or more older than him. Just thought you'd like to know.
posted by Pamela Joy at 8:03 PM
4 Comments:
I went through that whole conflict and I'm still undecided about how I feel. I mean, am I so pleased by material things because they are more important to me than (for example) people, or do I find some sense of worth in things? Maybe I find it hard to unattach myself from things psychologically or something.
This summer when I went through this process I ended up throwing away more than 70% of my belongings. I'm surprised that it doesn't make me really sad, but maybe that's cos I kept all the cool stuff...
When I was about your age I tried giving away practically all my stuff, records, books, etc. Now I have more stuff than most people in the world would dream of. Sadly, my prediction is that you will struggle with this for the rest of your life.
Just remember, play nice and share!
Love,
Dad
if you struggle with it, do something about it...half the people don't even struggle with it.
i totally know what you mean. HATE it.
this older woman thing seems to be a trend
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