Are you one of those people who has “good” things that are only for special occasions? Good plates, good clothing, good bedding, whatever it might be.
Why are you saving it? Now, I realize you might be saving the china for a special occasion because it’s a hassle to clean and expensive if it breaks. But what about the other things?
I realized that I have a number of things that I only use for special occasions. I have a set of beautiful, not super-expensive wine glasses that I only use when I have guests. Why not treat myself and use them when I’m just having a glass of wine after work? If it breaks, it breaks. But they aren’t doing me any good sitting in a cabinet.
The thing that spurred this post is a gorgeous fountain pen my dad gave me for my college graduation. Many years ago. It’s a lovely, mid-range fountain pen that writes beautifully. I love it.
And I never use it.
I’m so worried about losing it or someone stealing it that it just sits in its box in a drawer in my apartment. I never even use it at home, because it seems silly to use a fountain pen to write my grocery list.
The other day, in a meeting, I noticed one of the members of upper management using a really nice fountain pen to take notes, which reminded me that I also own a nice fountain pen and never use it. And ever since, I’ve been using it at work. I don’t leave it at work – it travels with me in my work bag. But I’m actually getting some use out of it and really enjoying it.
Sure, I might lose it. Someone might steal it (and face my wrath). And I would be disappointed. But it’s not irreplaceable, and besides, what’s it worth to me taking up space in a drawer? What am I saving it for? Some things are meant to be used, not hidden away.
What are you “saving” that you should be using?
Yes! Love this post – so true, we use some of our best items once every other year and instead should be appreciating them more. For those I can’t seem to dothis with, I end up selling them so hopefully others can use them…so I’m proud to say I don’t have any fancy things not being put to use
and that is killer u use a fountain pen! Haha…you rock.
I can so identify with the fountain pen! I have one myself and you have just inspired me to go and get it and start using it. Tomorrow may never come, like that rainy day!
Clothes would be my issue. I get so caught up thinking about dry cleaning, maintenance and wearing them out that I don’t wear my favorite things. I have to get it through my head that overdressing is better than underdressing
That goes for lovely candles too, and golden spoons and forks, and expensive soaps. And I use all of them. It is so funny that some people here in the Philippines keep their furniture wrapped in plastic. In plastic! Imagine how hot that is considering the Philippines’ tropical, humid weather. But that is what they are afraid of – for it to be come faded – and to look used. When they are meant to be used. It is both funny and sad at the same time. More power to your blog.