How old are my things???

OK, so Holly got me to thinking today. Not just my wallet, but so many things I own, I have owned since I lived in Atlanta. We were married June 7, 1997 and moved to Atlanta July 4th weekend of that year. We were there for 3 years and moved to Opelika in June - August 2000. So, I have thought of things that I have and have had that I purchased there or in Mobile before ever moving to Atlanta. Here is a list of material things I have and when I purchased them. Interesting to think about, really.

-my watch - I bought at Eddie Bauer in Lenox Mall 1998 or 1999
-my wallet - we all know - 11 years ago at Parisian in Phipps Plaza
-Burberry Look A-Like Purse - given to me by ChE faculty member 2003
-Small Black Purse - purchased at Dillards Columbus, GA with a gift card from my dad and his second wife, Brenda - 2003 or 2004
-Summer Hawaiian print purse (haven't used in several years) purchased at K-mart before E was born
-Brown and Orange felt purse made by my sister 2002
-I have 5 dresses hanging in my closet - all purchased in Atlanta prior to moving back to Alabama
-black, red, & white striped sweater purchased in Atlanta in store on Pleasant Hill Rd. near mall
-1 black dress bought last year for an even with Mark's work
-two linen tops purchased at JCPenney at Northlake mall in Atlanta 2000
-several pair of levi's all purchased in Atlanta and haven't fit in SEVERAL years

I have bought 8-10 articles of clothing in the last 3 or so years. I just don't buy a lot of things for myself. I talk myself out of most all purchases for me. That is why I can stand in Kinnucans for so long trying to decide on a print to buy a wallet in - the longer I stand there, the easier it is to talk myself out of buying it! I buy more for my kiddos and Mark than for myself. Yes, something I should work on, but haven't and probably won't do it either. Oh well.

Now, for Holly's benefit (and mine), here is a list of things I want. No, I do not need them and in the grand scheme of life, are not important to my existence or true happiness. These are just wants along the way:
-wicker furniture for my front porch
-ferns to hang on the porch and back patio
-wood patio table and chairs
-wood fence on front and side of back yard to completely enclose
-bedroom furniture for B's room that matches
-comforter or quilt for E's bed
-a smaller waist
-fireplace screen
-large candle holders to place on the hearth
-smaller upper arms
-lots of black photo frames of all sizes to put photos of the kids or their artwork in
-new flatware
-new everyday dishes - something with color
-something to hang on my bedroom walls
-new comforter or spread for our bedroom
-updated light fixtures in our house
-3 diamond ring

I guess that is all that I can think of right now. But, my eyes are very heavy.

Until next time...