Lesson #4 Mistakes will be made
So for my long awaited first spring break of my first year of teaching, I visited my two old friends in Portland, Oregon and one in Olympia, Washington. It was a blast and I packed my suitcase (and packed to go home) faster than I ever have before. I truly believe this is because I had a fixed set of clothing items in my closet and I knew those were my only options to pack. That being said, I did have a clothing relapse. My tale of woe begins as many others do: with a hopeful heart and a trip to Costco. I was milling through Costco with my friends Stefani and Jackie when my eyes landed on the clothing section. Let this be known: I had never bought ANY clothing from Costco prior to trip. Suddenly I was sifting through brands like Lucky and Columbia simultaneously thinking, "When did they start selling such great brands at Costco?" and "How can I fit the things I'll buy in my tiny suitcase?" I cracked a...
