From Fog to Blue

Yesterday, we had a lovely day of fog and haze.  The trees are still white with frost from it.  I did some lovely power walking yesterday, it was so nice in such weather.  Now today was still rather nice but clear.  I didn't do as much walking today but I got a bit done.

I got a giftcard for Christmas.  In the past, I've saved them and used them to buy gifts for others.  While that is frugal, I decided that I needed a few things for ME.  So far, I got a red two year planner, a bra, panties, and socks!  I know that doesn't sound very exciting, but I have a tendency to make do with as little as possible.  I was going to get some slacks for work but that would have ate too much of my card.  Plus, I didn't like what they had there.

One of the nicest presents I have received was a bunch of groceries from a dear friend!  Yes, food gets eaten up but it was everything I like and use.  It's fun to know people who are frugally-minded like me.  They understand how excited I get when I get a good deal on some chicken or a sweater.  They understand that while thrift stores and garage sales are cheaper, I also really enjoy reusing something that still has use.  I dislike waste a lot!

It's funny, I feel over the last few years, my beliefs and ideals have settled.  I am still learning and am willing to change my beliefs per necessary evidence.  Slowly, different beliefs and ideas have bound together into a web.  My ideals on self-reliance and self-sufficiency, independence and liberty for people, frugality, assertiveness, acceptance, respect, love, and freedom have all merged.  It's been exciting seeing things come together.

Tonight, I am grateful for:
- leftover food
- cold water
- refreshing cool weather for walking
- finally believing that I deserve new stuff
- cozy socks
- understanding friends
- my progress on getting myself out of crummy moods