Today I thought I'd tackle unpacking, and let me tell you it is much easier to unpack you're things in an empty room than to unpack your things in a room that is already full of stuff.
So first I thought I'd go through my clothes and see what I could eliminate to make room for unpacking. I did this prior to NZ as well, I had found lots of things to donate to the thrift store and felt pretty proud of myself at the time. But going through everything a second time around was much easier since I was able to live without them for 5 months. Suddenly that old Washburn High School Homecoming shirt and that purple argyle sweater just didn't seem that important anymore. I also have a big box full of t-shirts that I want to make into a t-shirt quilt (someday...) and I added quite a few more shirts to that pile.
All of this was going well until I tried on the pants. See twitter update:
But that's a lie...one pair did fit. And they happen to be my fat pants from a over year ago that I bought during sophomore year because I needed something that fit. Since then I'd used the fat pants at work and they got all full of grease and paint...so they're not exactly wear-in-public material. Good thing I enjoy wearing dresses, because those don't involve pants, and the Lord knows he made my body in a way that my butt gets bigger but the upstairs doesn't.
None of my pants fit.This is depressing.#needsalifestylechange
— Leah Mann (@leah_mann) July 6, 2012
So basically something needs to change, because whatever I'm doing right now isn't working. When I first gained weight in NZ I didn't care much. I was sort of expecting it to happen since everyone I've known that has studied abroad has also gained weight. So it didn't feel like a big deal. I figured I'd rather just accept it than let it get me down the whole time. But now that I'm home, it's getting me down.
Which is why I would like to get a bike, so I can ride to work and back. Going bike shopping tomorrow. Would rather buy a bike than new pants. I don't need new pants. I have pants. But if I can't find a good deal on a bike then I guess I'll be outta luck.
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