When I was younger, I was selfish enough to wonder how people are able to spend money on household items instead of that amazing bag, or endure long agonizing family visits, when they know they prefer chilling in Gemmayze. Times change, priorities change, people change, and then one silly incident makes you realize that you have become one of those people; a person whose world no longer revolves around him/ herself.
End of season sales were everywhere, so it was a great chance to stock up on some classic catches for next winter. I had come across a “to die for” rabbit fur jacket at one of Beirut’s trendy boutiques and set my mind to it, but not before I raid other shops incase I find something better. A few days later, I was with my mom at a home ware department store which had, among other offers, an offer on a 15 piece “Tefal” pot set.
While I was standing at the cash register to pay for my selection I started laughing ironically, that both my mom and the cashier asked me if I was okay. I replied that I was quite fine, but in the middle of a life changing experience. The money I had set aside to but the fur jacket was being spent on pots and pans for my new house.
As silly as it might sound, the incident left me with a bitter sweet feeling. I was no longer that care free fashionista, whose biggest challenge was to find the perfect pair of red pumps, but instead I was the wife-to-be, who is eager to help her fiancé with setting up their house.
After that came a series of minor situations that kept proving that I have sincerely changed. Family obligations, money saving, smart shopping, and taking responsibility in general.
Change is good.
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