It’s New To Me!

I was shocked, appalled, and absolutely ashamed when I realized that it has been nearly a month since my last post.

(Sorry Court, for making you float the blog for most of May.)

But I’m happy to report I’ve been good. I haven’t slipped, not once this month.

Until recently, I’ve been too busy with the remodel to even think about shopping.

With the help of our amazing Dads (and a good team of professional floor installers), Brian and I have painted most of the house, pulled up the old green carpet, laid hardwood floors, and rearranged furniture. The place looks so different and truly feels like ours.

Everything was coming together nicely when we decided we wanted a couple of area rugs and a few other pieces to complete the transformation.

I was determined to find them used, but had no idea where to look.

Then, I read in the paper that a local furniture franchise was having a closeout sale on all of their rugs to make room for new inventory. I went to check it out and bought one of the floor models at a fraction of the original cost. It looks perfect in our living room.

And finally, on a tip from my yoga bud, Melissa, I stopped by a new furniture consignment store in Wexford called, “It’s New To Me” where I found the rest of the items needed to pull the rooms together.

I continue to be so grateful for this project because its forcing me to get creative and really work for the things I decide to bring into my life.

~Stacey

Do New Friends Count?

I think I'd like to amend our project title from A Year Of Nothing New to A Year of Nothing New Materially. Because truth be told, my whole life seems new right now.

I've been hanging out with this great, new crew (well, new/old)and they have been so necessary for me in the transition process after a major break up. Its fun to learn about people you are just getting to know. Or people who you've known that you somehow now need or are connecting with differently than you had. I love the process. And seeing them and how they see the world: What makes them laugh. What music makes them wanna dance... And its been amazing to hang out more with my friends Cory, Melissa, and Eric. They are old friends, but I'm seeing them and learning them all over again.

Cheers to new things you can't buy. :)

-Courtney

A Thank You to Katie (and Stacey)

I need to thank the Universe for an act of kindness so far beyond it that it extends to whatever other ones there are out there. Two posts ago, I had put up a message (thanks to my mom for the suggestion) asking for help because I'm a writer, and my computer crashed, and I am not in a financial place to purchase a new one, nor could I because of this project.

Katie, a friend of Stacey's, who I've never met but who follows our blog sent me a message just a day later, telling me that she had a computer that she is not using now that she wants to send me. A complete stranger is doing this for me. With a full, generous heart. She wants nothing for it.

With my recent breakup, I am finding myself in a very dark place, the darkest I've ever seen. And amongst that darkness this person has reached out and offered help and light. This brings me comfort in a time that is very uncomfortable. This act has reminded me of the goodness in people and how we are all completely connected and must all take care of each other. I hope to return the favor someday when someone needs it. But for now, I need it. And I am learning how to let others help me.

I never thought something like this would come of a new year's resolution, but am so grateful for the lesson.

Thank you, Katie.

-Courtney

Single with Pilling Panties

Okay...so I'm up against a challenge, cyber friends.

I just found out that my boyfriend of 3 1/2 years is leaving me for one of our friends...shocking I know.

Now, I'm not going to get into the dark, ugly details around that, but I'm finding another challenge that is related to this "not buying anything new project" and my current situation.

Here is the REAL problem:
Panties.

All my panties are worn out and pill-ey. You know how that happens? You are with someone for a long time, and you get comfortable. You don't think about things as much like having sexy panties or even just ones in decent condition.

Not saying I'm venturing out into the dating world anytime soon, but when I do, I know I can't be sporting what I currently have in the panty department. Maybe I'll just have to hold out on dating until 2011 or just keep my pants on. :)

-Courtney

Help! I Need A Computer

Anyone have an old computer or know of a refurbished one that I can buy for real cheap? My computer bit it and I need one for my writing work! 646.270.1836 or courtneyseiberling@yahoo.com

-Courtney