excess or waste?

So I must admit this weekend was a breeze and I wasn't disturbed with my 7 at all.  For some reason the black leggings are really proving to serve as a staple item in my closet.  Clay was gone bright and early Saturday a.m. for the triathlon he helps put on at Camp Blanding each year, the HOT.  Clearly, I have zero interest in Camp Blanding or the sweltering heat so this meant I had a weekend at home to "relax".......negative.  My Saturday started off with a few household cleaning chores and then I was off to do an a.m. Pure Barre workout.  Before I knew it I had made plans with some friends to go watch football and grab lunch before I even stepped foot back into my car in my sweaty workout gear.  Before getting to meet up with friends I had a few pit stops to make (Publix, gas station, Fresh Market).  I was scrambling to unload groceries, shower, change and get to lunch in time.  It was a stressful time like this that I actually appreciated having the limited wardrobe because there was no fuss in getting ready.  Granted...I did feel like an oddball cheering on my NOLES in a black and white ensemble but luckily I've built up a nice little collection of gameday accessories that I managed to blend right in!  I wore my white tee/black leggings and Converse.  My seminole indian necklace and hair clip (1st grade throw back!) helped me feel right at home cheering my team on.

                                                                     
After watching the Noles dominate I headed home to do a few more household chores and attempt to relax before getting together with some girlfriends for a "girls night".  I took a moment and stood in my closet and just kind of browsed through all the glory that was hanging in my closet.  I was amazed by things that I re-discovered, realized I hadn't worn at all this summer or the tags still attached to some things.  I was so eager to take them off the hangers and put them ON!  I was mixing and matching in my head and my list of "I'll wear this to that" just grew instantly.  I realized that during this fast I actually feel a sense of "waste" in terms of letting what is sitting, hanging, stacked or shoved in my closet just be.  I began to question whether my avoidance of my clothes was actually showing my gratitude towards the things God has blessed me with and the things I've worked hard for to have.  I'm curious to know how others feel about this too, being a solid 2 weeks into the fast.  I certainly have learned a lot through doing this and perhaps it's helped me to see that I don't want to waste what I have and that if I truely am not ready to part ways with an item that I need to learn to LOVE it and WEAR it A LOT! I finished getting ready and headed out for "girls night". Appreciation teaches you so much more when you do cut out excess.  I enjoyed my evening with close friends catching up and enjoying each other's company without the worries of "oh what to wear tonight?" or "am I going to be comfortable in this?"...........  Simplifying things really makes the picture more clear!

                                                 
                                                  Day 14:  thank goodness for accessories