What is it about saving the best for last? I have been so terrible with it. I mean, I'm good at it-- so good at it that it's terrible. I somehow manage to save things for a later time because it's the best and I want to save it for the "special" time but it's really turning into a disadvantage. Let me give you some examples: buying lots of fresh veggies but because they look so wonderful and fresh and I want to save them for a "better" dinner and not one that I am throwing together in 30 minutes. In the end, I am left with a fridge with some rotting vegetables gone bad (the ones I can't freeze). Another example: outfits. I buy a clump of outfits or clothes. I usually will save the "best" or most on-trend for an exciting night out. Annnnnd I keep saaaaaving. And saaaaving. And saaaaaaving. And guess what. That special night comes and now my outfit is night quite as freshly trendy as it used to be. Or it's too cold/hot to wear it that night. Or I save it for a "even more special night" and time passes. Another example: I buy a number
"2" sparkler birthday candle in May for Krew's 2nd birthday while
I'm on vacation in Florida. I had never seen these things before and
wow! How original! How exciting! I'll save it for his birthday party... no... it won't be dark enough to appreciate it... we'll use it on a special night near his birthday... or wait... and wait... and now he's two and a half and time has passed and there sits the candle in my drawer. You get the point. I'm saving these time-sensitive things for a better, more special occasion.
So here's to the New Year, as one of my many resolutions: enjoy it today. Use that great idea
now. Wear that awesome outfit today. Maybe not today at the park with my toddler but tonight or
this weekend. Live in the present and enjoy the things I have. Enjoy today.
6 comments:
oh my gosh- it's so true!! i remember 2 talks during (i think) the same weekend of general conference- 1 talking about saving precious things for special occasions since they were just that- special, and another talking about how we need to make everyday special, and to not wait for the perfect moment! it's always been humorous to me the things we try to make special, but the delight just gets lots in the waiting:)
ps- totally just bought a juicer... i hope it helps the rotting fruit & veggies that always sit in my fridge waiting for me to cook! they always look good... and i always have a plan when i buy them... oh well:)
This is a great way of looking at things- definitely more important to live for the now. You enjoy things more and really make the most of each day. Good luck! xx
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I agree with you here! In the past few months I've made a solid effort to try to get dressed up in some of my more special clothes for everyday things. It makes going to class easier if I'm wearing a nicer shirt I might have otherwise saved for a special occasion!
haha love this it made me laugh. i am the EXACT way with the veggies. urr so annoying. now toniht i will cook them, even if the rest of the dinner is lame haha ;)
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