Thursday, July 24, 2008

beauty in the way we live

music: weeping canopy, kingfisher & the halcyonaires
mood: repleating



i've been carrying my possessions away in garbage bags, through soft downpours, padding along the sidewalks. it feels luxurious to tumble piles of floral-print dresses, second-hand sweaters, polyester into salvation army bins, your closets. i streamline & simplify. i have been walking everywhere without headphones. my favourite is to leave home with only a key in my skirt pocket & empty hands. n. and i speak about this while she packs, placing objects in her vinyl suitcases & giving away all the unessentials. we are starting anew, happier. wanting less.



2 comments:

Michelle Wendy said...

i love getting rid of things. it makes you feel lighter, and like you can appreciate the things you love more.

i miss halifax and you! but ill be back on the 30th! want to come hang out and help me move my stuff upstairs from the grungy basement? it could also involve some pizza and wine..

j. said...

no pizza necessary.

xo.