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As many of you might have gathered, I've been soul-searching about my priorities.
It seems messed up to me to see how a person looks (in the way of clothes and makeup and such) and focus on that rather than the inside and to do the same thing for oneself. Why emphasize clothes and fashion? Why allow it to consume one's thoughts even to the point that one can't properly empathize or get through appearances?

Here's the article that prompted me to bring this up: Still to be Neat

Personally, I wish that I were not interested in sewing clothes or fashion design! I tend to key in it and notice things about it, when I would rather key in on the person inside. I'm thinking that I need to adjust my priorities by doing- I ought to volunteer and spend time helping people.

It's also so commercialized and so influenced by pop culture and shallow desires. It's hard to explain exactly what I mean though.

I've been thinking about helpful uses for my skills. After the wedding dress is finished, I've been thinking about getting involved with Little Dresses for Africa. I've also been considering making knitted hats to give to homeless shelters to give out to people (anyone want to join in and donate in his or her own town?).

I really don't want to become a shallow, self-centered adult. There's enough ugliness in the world as it is.