A New (And Short) Month.

ORIGINALLY posted on a (now defunct) blog titled Sewing My Shadow On.
A RESOLUTION
Continuing on with what I wrote two days ago, I have decided to test my discipline this month. I cannot make an official decision on going to graduate school until late March or April. I cannot start a new job until [...]

Another Simplification Resource In Chicago.

ORIGINALLY posted on a (now defunct) blog titled Sewing My Shadow On.
In addition to the Book and Video Exchange boxes, Logan Square also has a clothing drop-off box. I did some internet searching and found out that The Gaia Movement is a non-profit organization run out of Chicago.

Once donated, your old clothing is sold [...]

My Greatest Asset Is My Major Malfunction.

ORIGINALLY posted on a (now defunct) blog titled Sewing My Shadow On.
I am a dreamer.  It includes having a fun imagination and the ability to quickly see “the big picture” as well as endless possibilities for the future, but there is a downside.
I often spend more of my time thinking about doing things rather than actually doing [...]

Reflections After Week Four.

ORIGINALLY posted on a (now defunct) blog titled Sewing My Shadow On.
Garbage-wise I made one major improvement this week–getting blue bags! Now that I will be recycling at home, my garbage output should greatly decrease. Also, I’ve noticed that everyday I throw out q-tips and a cotton pad (which I use on my [...]

Impediments To Recycling With Blue Bags In Chicago.

ORIGINALLY posted on a (now defunct) blog titled Sewing My Shadow On.
Well I finally got some blue bags! Yay!
They do not sell them at my local grocery store. As far as I can tell, no store within walking distance of my apartment sells blue bags. I had a friend get them at [...]