So, just thought you all would like to see how my mind works... all day these words have been spinning through my mind for no reason whatsoever. :)
I say no reason because all I have is not a nightmare, and I want for nothing, and never dream ;)
Many people are obsessed with the Amish. I know at one time I was as well, and to a degree I still am. But my perception has changed with experience. It started a long time ago when my family went to an Amish-held auction (no, it's not a place where you can buy Amish children, but a place where you can buy things from the Amish). I was eleven years old and enthralled to be surrounded by so many Amish. I loved the cockscomb flowers they sold everywhere. I bought a whole box for $2 and dried them for seeds so I could plant my own. But then I experienced my first reality shock concerning the Amish. I had assumed since they lived a simpler life everything about them was completely old-fashioned and natural. Imagine my horror when I saw Amish walking around with soda cans and store-bought ice cream. " Mom ," I said. "He's drinking soda!" Left to right, back row: Jonny, Jonathan (Dad). Front row: Jacob, Keturah, Rebekah (Mom), Jonah (on Mom's
Wow! I love that thought. On a good note, spending the day holding off on something that I really look forward to makes it so much better at the days end. But it's very hard to do especially when you're ABLE to have it now, but restraining yourself. Trust me, waking through the Thrift Store when your not carrying any money is sometimes better than trying to limit how much you purchase! Lol:)
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DeleteWow! I love that thought. On a good note, spending the day holding off on something that I really look forward to makes it so much better at the days end. But it's very hard to do especially when you're ABLE to have it now, but restraining yourself. Trust me, waking through the Thrift Store when your not carrying any money is sometimes better than trying to limit how much you purchase! Lol:)
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