Today I finally got around to something I had been putting off for ages and ages. I somehow worked up the "energy" to take all of our many bags of items to donate and drove them over to the Salvation Army. I'm not sure what took me so long to do this. The trip literally took me 15 minutes total. We have had these trash bags filled with various household items just sitting in the house for months now, and I could never seem to muster up the energy to actually take and donate them. I am so glad that I took the time to do this today (you know what they say, better late than never... right?). While we are going through an especially frugal time in our household, I know there are so many others out there who can use these items that we no longer need. It felt great to donate all of these things so that others may benefit from their use. While I unloaded six (yes, I said six) trash bags filled with clothes, kitchen appliances, dishes, pots/pans, etc. I could feel the holiday spirit making it's big season premiere. I have had trouble truly getting into the "holiday mood" this year, and I think that is mostly due to pure exhaustion. By giving all of our unused items to charity it reminded me that this is what Christmas is all about. Giving. And let me tell you something, it feels good! Yeah, bay-bay! Yes, I just used the term bay-bay, and yes- I realize it was awkward. What are you going to do?
Tune in soon for Christmas decorating 1.0 with the newlyweds. Should be fun! I think I will force him to allow cheesy Christmas music to be played at a superbly loud volume, while he decorates the tree. I will probably take on the vital (and truly challenging) role of kicking up my feet, taking too big bites of sugar cookies, and dictating what ornaments should be placed where- after all, the most important point of view is from the couch, am I right?
I kid, I kid.
...Mostly.
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