Fall Cleaning
I used the last hours of my Giant Eagle vacation to put away my summer wardrobe and get rid of any clothes that I was giving to Goodwill. All in all I ended up giving five bags of clothes to Goodwill. I kept a few pairs of shorts and some summery shirts around for a few weeks as I know we’d have one last warm spell before things turned cold again. The timing couldn’t be more perfect as the remaining summer clothes go in my storage tub this Friday. Within the next month, I’ll be digging out the Christmas attire.
I used to leave my clothes sitting in the basket and keep my dirty laundry on the floor. I would leave my bed unmade for hours after I woke up. I’ve since moved away from those bad habits and my mood has changed because of it. I put clothes in my drawer now. There’s more room now since I got rid of stuff and put summer clothes in storage for the winter. I also make my bed as soon as I get up, before taking my pills. My space isn’t perfect but it’s better than it’s been in the past.
Letting Go of the Past
Two weeks ago, I asked some of my co-workers for advice on what to do about my old WIS shirts. Seeing as they weren’t being used anymore and giving them to charity being pointless, I was in a bit of a pickle. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to give them back to the office or let them sit. I wanted a little extra space in my storage for other clothes. My friends suggested getting rid of them, and that’s what I ended up doing on the last Saturday of the month. Almost two years to the day since the merger, I said goodbye once again.
Sometimes, that’s the best way to move on is to just let go of the past. WIS served its purpose and now I’m happy being close to home working at Giant Eagle. I’ll be celebrating two years there on the day before Thanksgiving.
It’s Time To Drop the Self-Doubt
As I let go of the past (and it was hard for me to do what I did because I paid money for those shirts), I also figured that it’s time to let go of the self-doubt plaguing me in my fashion journey. Two years ago, I was going through my own issues. I was at the end of my time with WIS, trying to figure out my journey and getting acquainted with Giant Eagle.
While this weekend was successful, I still feel a sense of deja vu. I was wearing my new leopard print sweater and I love my outfits but, I want to stop looking over my shoulder. I still have this sense of fear that someone will say something, leaving me discouraged. Maybe I need that to happen (be it from family or a random person) and I can finally stand my ground. That way I can prove that I’m not changing for anyone.
It’s time for me to be confident in myself, my fashion journey, and my abilities. I have the support system and the love. I just need to believe in myself.
Stylish 🍒 