NSV--Heat & a empty closet

So our A/C went out last Thursday.  In the 90s in my house with all the doors, windows, fans open/on.  Right now we have a new one being installed---which has emptied our emergency savings--ugh.  Which means sadly, I can't afford to buy any clothes.  However,  I couldn't take another moment in this hot house, so I took a trip to the mall.  I started trying on clothes.  I fit into size 16 shorts and xl dresses!!!!  My closet at home is empty because I gave almost everything away to a co-worker  this weekend--all of my size 20 clothes (3 heavy black yard bags of clothing) except for 3 pair of shorts, a pair of capri pants,  3 dresses and about 8 shirts.   Can I tell you how hard it was not to spend money on clothes.  Okay, I'll be honest, I left the mall and went to Ross and bought a similar version of one of the dresses that I tried on at JcPenny that was $50 and got at Ross's for $12.   It was a size 14 or XL, how could I not????? 

Trying on the clothes was very rewarding, for I was mourning the loss of my clothes.  This was my 3rd time giving away clothes since my surgery.  First it was the size 24 and other clothes in which I never wore that went, then I plurged my closet of all the 22 and all 20s that I didn't like.  Which lead to this last purge of everything I loved and wore all the time and all size 20s.  I have nothing smaller.  Which made me think about what size I actually would wear and I am so pleased with my trip to the mall that it healed the wound I created giving away my favorite clothes--even if I could not afford to buy that size.  

sorry about the airconditioner, that is a bummer.

But congrats on the clothes!  I too went shopping recently, and it felt so good to be able to try on clothes in the normal sections.  I bought a couple size 14s too!  I am not ready to say I am a size 14 though, more of a 16....but, a few months ago, the size 14 wouldn't zip so that is progress in the right direction! 

Being a south Floridian, I totally feel your pain about your A/C.  That sucks!  However, that's totally AWESOME about the clothes/shoppping/new smaller size development!  That's awesome!  I actually can't wait to have my surgery and start giving away my clothes one or two sizes at a time!  Lord, please let that day come soon! 

  GREAT NSV!  Such a good feeling to pass along all those clothes that no longer serve your purpose!!!  It sounds like you are doing EXCELLENT!                                                              Best wishes on this journey,  Viv

Oh, I'd die without my air and I live in MN!

Maybe you could find some second hand clothes to get you through- craigslist, goodwill, consignment, or post a wanted thread on your local board. 

Good luck picking up some clothes and congrats on making it down so many sizes!