Minimalism.

My goal in life is to be a minimalist.  I don’t really need a lot of material things..really..who does?  But in order for me to become a minimalist, I need to get rid of a lot of things I have.  I cannot justify throwing something that can be used away, nor can I give something half used (i.e. toiletries not clothes) to charity…so I must use it, right?  While cleaning out my bathroom, I came upon so much crap that I don’t need, that I must use it all in order to buy the crap I do want and need.  Does that make sense?  So, instead of buying and using my awesome Masaki Matsushima perfume that can only be bought in Sephora, I must go through about 12 body sprays of Sweet Pea and Cucumber Melon and 10 bottles of lotion.  Okay, not that much, but pretty damn close.

When I was in 8th grade I went through a Cucumber Melon phase.  Since then, my mom finds it necessary to buy me Cucumber Melon body lotion and sprays every year for Christmas and my birthday.  I don’t have the heart to tell her that that smell is headache and nausea-inducing.

So, maybe this should be a disclaimer:  I’m sorry for everyone who has to smell me for the next few months…especially when I get to the Cucumber Melon body sprays and lotions.

Also, here is a list of things that I DO NOT need.  If, by chance, you are in a store with me, and you see me picking one of these things up…tell me to put it down ASAP..thanks!

cotton balls

band-aids

hydrogen peroxide

eye shadow

lotion

body spray

Okay..thanks!

The Little Garden Cafe

Okay I’m a year late..I know.  But I just discovered the cutest coffee shop in one of the cutest areas I have seen.  It’s called The Little Garden Cafe and it is right across from Audubon Park (in Spokane).

So I usually don’t hang out in this area.  In fact I don’t remember the last time I was ever in this area.  I actually only discovered this coffee shop on accident (when I got lost going to Audubon Elementary).  After my day of subbing, I went straight to this cute little place.

Let me do say that it looks a lot like a Rocket Bakery (minus the negative energy and rude customer service).  The employees there are not pretentious but super nice and the coffee was actually good!

Also, the neighborhood is super cute!  The best way I can describe it is a “not-so-snotty version of the South Hill.”  I am assuming since both Audubon Elementary and Holmes Elementary are Title I schools that this area is super affordable.  They also have bike lanes!  I think if I was ever going to stay, or buy a house, in Spokane, this is where I would want to live.  So cute.

I just wish I didn’t give up coffee today (thank goodness for tea…decaffeinated tea).