2010 Project 365 :: Day 061

Taken @ 10:42 am EST

It’s the little things that matter, no? Big house, fast car, closet full of clothes? Don’t give a crap about that stuff. I’ll take my favorite jeans, cuddly cat, and a juicy apple instead.

One day, my hubby (then-boyfriend) came home with this adorable bear – just ’cause. Could I live without my black bear? Of course, but it’s emotional value makes it far more important than the latest electronic toys or DVD releases.

In our modern culture, it’s so very easy to get caught up in the spend-spend-spend mindset. Few are immune to it, myself included. Even when I know I need to buy something (don’t have it but actually need it to stay healthy or progress in life), I’m happy to do the research & find the best deal. Developing and maintaining that kind of patience is just as hard as it sounds … but if it’s tough, then it’s worth doing.

Note: cheap does not = best; quality over quantity!

[Image taken by Victoria Klein]