{new} november

i've been trying something new lately. technically it started before november, but it went with my title :). ever since i started working at nexus {this is really pathetic} i realized that instead of turning to drugs when i am upset or really happy and want to celebrate, i turn to target. it's one of my favorite places. i love love love it. however, with my little to no budget, i can't buy anything extra. i'm pretty sure the last three times i went to target i didn't buy anything-- not even errand type things, which is a first, for real. & with all the holiday stuff out, it's been even harder not to buy cute little decorations. but anyway, clearly i am a shopaholic & i have been working on it for quite some time. especially after i started at nexus. it just seemed hypocritical.

anyways, now, inspired by a mixture of AA and kendi, whenever i want to shop or look at clothes, i go to my closet and see if i can put a new outfit together! it's actually kind of fun {depending on the type of day- 'i hate my clothes' day or not} and it gives me an outlet for my artistic side. :) i'm not sure why i'm sharing this, i think because i am proud of myself & my new healthy coping skills, but anyway, happy november!

our autumn wreath. this is the first year in a looooong time that i haven't taken down halloween/fall decorations on november 1st to get ready for christmas. this year, i've decided to leave them up until thanksgiving. i just love this time of year more than anything. :)