The Day Of Reckoning Is Here! (Part 2.1)

voltee ♦ November 20, 2010 ♦ 2 Comments

Last night I had a fantastic evening. I was able to take in a fun and feisty production of Promises, Promises that introduced me to yet another facet of my amazing friend Annie’s phenomenal talent. The night also included a sensitive and charming performance from the lovely Carolyn, an elderly couple sitting behind us who were hard of hearing, recapping events as they unfolded in loud voices at inopportune times, and some of my favorite people in attendance.
It was a bad night to develop a migraine, but sadly, that’s what happened. It’s still present this morning, but much, much diminished, and I at least feel semi-functional now.
So, I have been putting off this day for far, far too long. It is time, my friends, to do some deciding. And hopefully, this time I will manage to get the poor unwanted castoffs onto Ebay. I feel much better if I think about them having warm, happy homes. I have so many pieces this time, though, so I think I’ll have to split it into two posts. Maybe more. It’s a lot. Big breath. Here we go!
First up, the Murder Mystery dinner party skirt (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/the-last-train-from-paris/) Ah. I haven’t gotten far in my quest to select seven skirts for extermination. I think that for this round of dismissals I have to let go of three black skirts. I’m going to reconsider all the black skirts together, and then decide.
The wrap dress (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/its-a-wrap/). This is one of just a few unanimous votes. Everyone voted to keep this dress. It’s not like anything else I own, and even though I haven’t worn this in ages, I’m going to keep it. But it’s on probation. I will have to wear it soon, or else it goes.
Ah, the Jared Leto cami (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/regarding-angry-marionettes-jared-leto-and-squirrels/). An easy one. This is so versatile that I think I have to keep it. And most of you want me to, so yay!
The first round of three skirts (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/do-doo-do-doo-do-a-trio/). Again, saving until I get to the rest.
Now, the first hard one. The asymmetrical sweater (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/24/the-first-or-second-or-third-time/). I have such a soft spot for this sweater. But only one person (dare I guess Maria??) voted to save it. And so, as much as it hurts me, I have to say goodbye. Tear.
Now, the blue stained vest (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/25/for-crying-out-loud/) . I truly appreciate the creative ideas that Maria had to save it. But there is a strong strong uprising against it. And even though I’ve held onto this for so, so long, I think it’s time that we part ways. Maybe it will find its way to someone who can fix and care for it.
The Library Party dress (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/curiouser-and-curiouser-wonderland-and-fairy-tales/). This is another difficult one. Most of you declared support for this dress, and strongly. It is so cute, but I think that I can live without it. And so, I shall try. Farewell.
Next up., the lace blouse (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/347/). I love this blouse, and it was also unanimous to stay. Some wise person voted only to keep it if it did not remind me of the fight Nate and I had while wearing it. I have to admit that it does kind of make me think of that, but I don’t mind. I think it’s good to remember the bad things, too, so they don’t repeat themselves. This one stays.
And what about the Itchy Sweater (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/28/a-confession-about-obsession/) ? 71% voted for it to go. That’s pretty overwhelming, so I feel I should listen. Since my sister has loved and coveted this for quite some time, I’ll joyfully let her have a shot at it.
And… my Hawaii tunic (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/the-mystery-of-the-technicolor-shrinking-tunic/). I haven’t had a very long relationship with this one, so it’s not that painful to say goodbye, as 82% have voted me to do. Goodbye, mysterious tunic.
Next up, my Vera Wang (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/some-people-think-that-laughter-is-sexy/). I do so love this. I would love to save it for Kevin’s suggestion of a celebratory book publishing event. As unlikely as I know that is, it will give me a nice goal to reach for. Keep.
This next one is hurting me already. It’s the Pointy-Boob Blouse (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/pointy-bird-oh-pointy-pointy/). I am so infatuated with the color and the concept of this blouse. But it just doesn’t work for me. I wish it to find its way to a more ample-bossomed lady who can overpower the pointiness. Sigh.
Hoorah! An easy one. The trouser jeans (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/02/415/). In these, I have exposed you all to the most embarrassing depths of my closet. And I thank you for not mocking me, and simply discreetly recommend me to toss these. So I will.
Now, not so easy. The nearly-twin gray sweater dresses (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/with-my-by-myself/). I truly love both of these. And, compared to my quantity of blouses, skirts, and dresses, I don’t have nearly as many sweaters. 55% of you allowed me to keep both. I a a coward. I’m going with the slight majority. They both stay, for now. I will wear them both this winter, and reevaluate in the spring.
And now for my Cherry-Bomb dress (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/and-i-like-a-firework-explode/)! It makes me smile every time I look at it. That’s reason enough for it to stay, right? This only got a single vote against it, so I’m keeping.
Next, the Lace Cami (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/06/neon-heart-day-glow-eyes/). One more unanimous vote to stay. How could I ignore that! It has to stay. This is the first post that I heard from my friend Angelica, whose comments always make me smile. This stays.
The last vote of the day: the animal-print tunic (https://voltee.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/enchantment-rain-a-crossbow/). This is hard. Votes were divided. This makes me feel empowered, for reasons I didn’t really enumerate on the post. I have to keep it now now.
That’s all I can do for the moment. That was difficult, and I am exhausted. But I am going to do more eliminations this evening so stay tuned!