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the sun came out for a minute…

December 7, 2009August 27, 2015 ~ vanessa joie

… so I ran out side and everything was all sparkly.

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My little house 6 years ago. I loved that little clock that refused to keep time. I’m sure it did it’s best.

"So many feel lethargic, unmotivated or worn out in this hemisphere. We are really not made to rocket straight through winter, ablaze with energy. Look at nature. The ground and plants and animals are deep at rest. This is the natural way of things. Spend some time with the long nights, the moon, solitude, the bare earth, stillness. Be easier on yourself." Victoria Erickson

Here are 9 photos from 2019 but my #topnine never really made it to instagram. Standing in the most beautiful and delicious smelling eucalyptus forest with one of the best I know, my boss (who does not like dogs) buying Harlow a pumpkin shaped bed, a message from a friend I didn’t think I’d ever speak to again, a text from my brother whose phone number I didn’t have, reading bedtime stories to my friends’ kids, a long phone call with my mom, spending two weeks in Santa Barbara and reveling in tiny familiar things like plants and the smell of the air, my neighbor’s sweet girl going out in the dark to draw a picture of me and Harlow on my front step because she said she wanted me to be happy, one crazy beautiful sunset in October... all of these were so much sweeter than anything posted here. If your reading this, thank you! It’s so crazy and wonderful to think of how many people I’ve connected with through these little squares and maybe crazier the people that I know in real life who stick with me. 2019 was rough but I’m stubbornly optimistic that 2020 will hold a little magic. 💗✨

Putting away Christmas and all I can think about is that I have two days until my no-buy begins. I haven’t made any last minute panic purchases yet but I’ve thought about it a LOT. Should I spend an hour wandering around Target just in case? Should I stock up on socks and underwear? If candles are a no no then are fresh flowers? My friend sent me an article about other people’s no-buys and for a minute it had me questioning all the decisions I’d already made. Why start with a year and not a month? Should my rules be more strict? One guy’s rule was “if I can’t eat it, I can’t buy it.” One women had a rule that if it was at the grocery store it’s okay to buy. (I could do all my grocery shopping at Target lolz) BUT I feel good about the categories and rules I’ve set. They’re challenging but not unreasonable.... I think (hope). . Funny little story. I sold something on Poshmark for a pretty significant amount. After I shipped it I realized by the time I got the money from it it would be after the 1st and my first thought was “I get to keep all that money.” Cause that wasn’t an option before?? This shopping habit is so ingrained in my brain I knew as soon as I had this “extra” money I’d feel like I’d need to find something to spend it on. I’d be looking for something to want. Thanks to my impending no-buy it will be safe and sound in my savings account. It’s going to be an interesting year. 💗 #mynobuyyear

Two very good boys.

I have to post this before I chicken out. I’ve been thinking about this for months and kept putting it off but with the new year right around the corner there seems to be no better time than now to start. On the first day of 2020 I’m starting my no-buy year. I’m excited about for so many reasons - living more sustainably, being more mindful of my finances and changing my habits. But I’m nervous for other reasons - the next Sephora VIB sale, candle day, the new loafers I saw on sale, wanting to replace my mismatched dishes. Sometimes drastic measures are necessary and I’ve spent the last few weeks coming up with hard, fast rules for my no-buy. What categories will be included? Will there be any exceptions? Also really honestly writing down all of my thoughts about what I want out of this year and all of my whys. I think it’s important to point out that the point of this year is not to deprive or punish myself. I want to get to know myself better without always defaulting to unhealthy behavior. I want to stop using browsing and shopping as a way to distract myself from anxiety and depression. I still want to fill my life with beauty. But I want to focus on cherishing other beautiful things - relationships, spiritual practices, experiences and even myself. Why am I putting this on Instagram? Because it will be a challenge and I want to be accountable. I’m excited but also a little freaked and I could use some cheerleaders. I know I’ll be so much less likely to fail if I’m accountable to even one person that’s following along. So that’s it! 2020... my no-buy year! #nobuy #nobuyyear

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