since I finished the cleanse I am recognizing different things that have shifted along with my attitude around food... I'm becoming more aware of things. I discovered a bike route to work so I can cut down on the driving/gas consumption. then I read this on SFGate.com and, well, I was intrigued.
along with eating organic and cutting out a lot of dairy, I could be more creative in how i acquire things. i have lived in Marin for awhile now. and have I checked out ONE book at the cute Mill Valley library? do I know where the cool thrift stores are? when in Lafayette last weekend, I went to a couple of estate sales and picked up some awesome kitchen utensils and silver muffin tins. I used to do this stuff all the time! but for some reason moving to a place where driving to malls is just what you do, I didn't consciously think about the trips to Target or Old Navy. well...I joined The Compact...and I will do all that I can to not purchase anything new this year. to become resourceful is a good thing.
of course, I will need support from my friends when I travel and when birthdays come around. these moments will be the hardest. and in case you are curious about what happened after that article came out, read this. it's a personal choice people. oy.
3 comments:
of course you joined the compact. you wouldn't be kate if you didn't and thats why i love you. just don't send me any recycled undies for my birthday. its funny how we often take the library for granted. i went a couple of times while in sf then completely pushed it aside like garabe. now go find those thirft stores. good luck to you.
that's awesome you joined the compact! i am intrigued too, however training for a tri means i have to buy tons of crap all the time.
wait..can you buy toothpaste?
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