What:
I'm not sure if I ever realized how much stuff it take to properly equip an apartment. I've gotten by for 4 years of college with only 2 towels, a minimum amount of kitchen supplies, and a desk lamp. But I'm now currently doing a wedding registry and it amazes me how the list just keeps growing and growing. And we're going to be living in a tiny apartment. I can't imagine how difficult it will be to keep track of and maintain a house that would have multiple bedrooms and bathrooms in it.
So What:
I guess President Monson's old saying "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" sure comes into play here. I've discovered that a lot of the nicest things that we have in my kitchen back home are things that my mom got from her wedding. Its so nice that people are willing to contribute to the making of your home so you should value and take care of the things given to you.
Now What:
So I guess what that means is I've outgrown buying things really cheaply so I can throw them out in a year won't work anymore. And I've got to be grateful for the things that are given to us. and for the other things that we have to buy ourselves, we will save up and treasure for a lifetime
I was totally there a few months ago. There are really so many things you need when you are a married couple that you do not need individually. You have to realize that so many thing which you used to share among roommates now has to be owned between you two. If I was to give one piece of recommendation though, it would be to have people give you gift cards. Half of the stuff they give you, you will want to end up returning, but with a gift card you can get whatever you want and later down the line as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is an exciting time in your life, and as you continue making the necessary changes and adaptations to the new life with your spouse I encourage you to embrace them with joy. My wife and I got married 18 months ago and we still have gift cards that we received on our wedding day. We were both kind of like you in the sense that we didn't spend a whole lot of money, nor did we have a lot of possessions. We still don't have a lot of possessions, but when it comes time to buying something new, it becomes one of those cherished moments in life because you are progressing with the one you love. You are going to love it!
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