a collection of random truths and thoughts
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 5:32PM 
-being an auntie has changed me. seeing my sister become a mom has amped up my yearning to be a mom. big time. sometimes it hurts my heart.
-i was about 3 feet away from getting hit by a truck last week. since then i'm an incredibly oversensitive pedestrian, obsessed with making eye contact with drivers before walking in front of their vehicle. i'm amazed at how many bad drivers there are out there.
-i have a teenage-like nerdy-celebrity crush on Matthew Gray Gubler...aka Dr. Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds. especially when he wears those glasses. and even more so because he's pretty much brilliant. don't know what i'm talking about? go to gublerland.
-"the year without buying clothes"is going great. i still go into thrift stores in search of other things, but seem to be able to avoid the clothing racks. i'm starting to feel a bit raggedy, yes, but am do not feel deprived at all.
-the sun burst out from behind grey clouds today. green growth is emerging from the ground and buds are appearing on trees. i'm counting the sleeps until spring.
Reader Comments (9)
Wow - didn't know about the year of not buying clothes. Not sure I would have the guts to commit to that, but I could come close. I'm so not a depatment store shopper - don't even like it - but not sure I could give up my thrifts!! Glad the green is poking out up there!!
Let me say I love your post and I totally get it...I hate bad drivers and everytime I ride my bike I am more afraid of getting hit than anything else...I always make sure they see me when I cross the street too...on another note someone close to you having a baby does that to a girl..its a sad kinda happy thing hu..My kids are all big well just not babies and my older sister is just starting and my brother is also just satring having babies and its a kind if weird mixed emotion..so I gues what I am saying what your feeling is totally normal....You are really cool chick....love Gloria
hey sweet lady. here's a random thought or two from me. you'll make an awesome mom. you are a spectacular photographer. i think you can do whatever you set out to do. you are beyond description (in a very good way). i miss you madly. love
Came across this blog via Magpie Girl, 'cause I'm trying not to buy clothes too! I really dig your writing, because you sound like a really peaceful, happy go lucky person. I find alot of your points to be wise. I'll be doing a no-buy pledge with you!
hello... i loved stopping by to see that gorgeous photo and read the little snippets about your life right now. i was smiling at how we are completely opposite with the clothes buying thing. i hardly ever buy new clothes, and need to go shopping. badly. life in yoga pants is terribly unglamorous. so wonderful to cross your path, and i am looking forward to adventures that await. xo, mindy
oh beauty!! i am feeling raggedy too but happy that i have taken this time to not buy clothes. i am sitting here staring out at the grey sky getting ready to go for yet another walk on the beach and i am so relaxed and happy doing absolutely nothing, i can barely believe it is possible to be this relaxed.
love to you, xoxoxox
You are wonder full.
I talked to someone who did The Compact (not buying anything) and it reminded me of your year of no clothes buying. I was almost inspired .. and then I chickened out again.
Bad drivers, ugh. One rainy night, Atlas was almost run over by a car who turned when the cross-light was red. He was ahead of me and the car didn't seem to see him. After that, I was uber-careful, while walking or driving.
Spring will come.
<3
lovely Viv....
i second what the gorgeous, clever Marilyn said...you will be an AMAZING mom....A-MAAAA-ZIIIIIING!!! i think it is completely expected to get those feelings when you see someone so close to you become a mom and take on that new role in her life. just love up on that sweet little nephew of yours!
missing your face and you in all of your lovliness!!! you are such a special soul!!
also, thank you so much for your comment on my blog about my Vlog!!! it was a bit awkward but i thought "why the hell not"... right?!?!
sending you loves and hugs...
k
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