a quick note before resting

Just as a funny anecdote for the evening, here's a little something about my day.

I went shopping today with my mother for simple toiletries for, well, next YEAR. I don't know if that's a concept that has really hit me yet. As I remarked to a friend today, that's two semesters and a Montreat, which is quite some time. The other funny thing about that is that some of my regular staples we decided to buy in bulk. Imagine thinking how many tubes of toothpaste you use in a year; or deodorant sticks. It's quite amusing if you allow yourself to laugh at yourself. Oddly enough, my dental hygienist was thinking along the same lines today when she gave me those customary items after a regular teeth cleaning in bulk. Imagine walking out of the dentist's office with a purse-full of toothbrushes, toothpastes, and dental floss...in travel size.

The worries I am having about this plan of action are these: do I really need to buy "my brand" of toiletries here and now in preparation for a whole year. I am certain the Philippines has toothpaste. Granted, it is easier to buy in advanced, and more cost efficient to have your mother pay for it, but why the concern? Admittedly, I already know certain things will not be available, but what is the necessity in having what certainly are luxuries? I'm trying (and encourage you all) to think of the things I regularly use that aren't completely essential to my well-being. What luxuries am I living with in simple hygiene that I could leave out?

Just something to think about as you picture me leaving target with bags full of bulk purchases.

And I think the answer is three for most things...toothpaste, deodorant, etc. And the ADA recommends changing your toothbrush once every three months. Just a tip.

Peace, I hope