Another’s post inspired me to go shopping for a new purse (I am so not a shopper at heart. My idea of shopping involves food or books – not purses or clothes.). The one I currently had was much darker than the spring I was anticipating and anxious for. I wanted some bright colors infused in my day, and what better way than through a purse I would carry everywhere I went!
Naturally, you are wondering what in the world this has to do with scrapping a notebook. I’m getting there. My first thought when I was rifling through the purse - checking all possible pockets - was my current writer’s notebook wouldn’t fit. I was mortified! I buy purses on the basis that my notebook WILL fit. I couldn’t imagine buying this colorful, lovely purse (which I adored very much – not to mention it was on sale!) if my notebook wouldn’t fit. My notebook is like my bible and it is always with me no matter where I am going. Not having my notebook fit was NOT an option.
I had two choices: a) give up the purse and look for a bigger one, or b) keep the current purse I had. I didn’t care for either of those options. This purse was the only one my eyes kept coming back to -- and if any of you know what I’m talking about, it’s that moment when eyes meet purse and you know in that fleeting instant that it is the ONLY purse you are going to buy no matter how many others you ‘attempt’ to look at.
I opted for choice three.
Not only did I purchase the gorgeous-can’t-keep-my-eyes-off-you purse, but I also ventured to a few other stores that evening in search of a smaller (yes I said it) notebook.
I found one. It was...drab.
My other notebooks have always been decorated. I firmly believe in personalizing a notebook as it adds so much character and inspiration. So, I spent my Sunday afternoon perusing my hordes of scrapping supplies in search of those few things that would make this notebook me.
I love the outcome. It turned out better than I imagined.
I suppose a girl can have her purse and her notebook too.
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