I have never been a labels kind of gal. Especially in the last 2 years when necessity has been the key to survival, I have chosen "generic", or "left overs", or "Hand Me Downs" over any name brand. And in particular, with regard to accessories I am the lamest of them all! I very RARELY remember to wear jewelry, and since I am a mom on the go, I for-go a purse, and rock a "Jansport" backpack like nobody's business! (How's that for name dropping!?)
My family makes fun of me on a regular basis for sporting the backpack, but I don't care, I can hold my own...and seriously, it's just so practical.
But, with all things in life, the seasons are changing. :0) As Beatrice is growing up, we are done with pretty much all things baby...diapers, wipes, bibs, sippy cups, etc. My need for a large bag that can be worn on my back, is no longer there! For the last month or so, I have put away my Jansport backpack, and have now been using the only purse I own...its a generic, fairly small, little black purse that was handed down to me by a co-worker about 10 years ago. It has been fun and feminine to be carrying a purse again. :0)
But over the weekend, my brother surprised me with $30 worth of lottery ticket scratchers for my birthday, and I ended up winning over $100...it was SO thrilling!!! And in a moment of "Un-Elizabeth", I decided to combine my winnings with some of the birthday cash and gift cards that were given to me, and I not only bought a new purse, but a matching wallet too!!!
I absolutely LOOOOVED the purse yesterday, and while it's really neat to have an item that is considered to be "cool", this morning I feel a little bit like, "I really should have given the money to a homeless person...or, I could have put this money towards stuff for our family...or.......
But, I'm sure eventually I will start believing the inscription in my purse that states that "I am the fairest of them all", and everything will be right in the JUICY world! ;0)
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