29 skirts and counting...

If you know me, you know I wear skirts quite often. They are a staple in my work wardrobe. They are comfy and I can dress them up or down. This morning as I was getting ready, I decided to count them....O'Mylanta!

I have 29 skirts!

Who has 29 skirts?? I could almost wear a different skirt every day of the month! Would I? Probably not, but I could! Is 29 skirts too many?? I'm thinking not! I only saw four that I haven't worn for a while. Yes, some are not being used right now because they are not appropriate for the weather but they all pretty much get used. The four that I haven't been using are a little too snug so I will have to decide what to do with them. Tell me my friends.....Am I nuts? Am I the only one out there who has this many skirts? Do you have a certain item of clothing you can't pass up while shopping? Belts? Flip-flops? Pajamas? Socks? Black shoes? T-shirts from Old Navy? Cardigans? Wrinkle resistant shirts from Eddie Bauer? Please don't let it just be ME!!

The Mystical Properties of the Emerald

The ancients associated Emerald with the Greek goddess Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, it and was said to protect lovers from unfaithfulness. If the heart was loyal, the gem would glow in a beautiful green color, but if the heart was went astray, it would turn a different, lifeless color. In addition, it was believed that wearing an Emerald would improve one’s memory and intelligence, enabling one to think clearly about the past, present, and future.

Since as far back as there is evidence of emeralds, there has been evidence of its healing powers. Some said emeralds would heal if simply worn, others said gaining help required gazing deeply into the green for a while. In every language, there were reports of the emerald helping eyesight.
For the mind and the spirit, the remedial use of emeralds has many positive attributes. It is said to detoxify negativity and transform it into positive emotional energy. It stabilizes, soothes, and offers a sense of security, harmony and a closeness to God. It increases one’s life purpose in relation to the universal plan, and aids in emotional life and life transitions. It keeps the mind in excellent condition and also promotes a healthy memory. Emeralds are known to be calming and balancing, promoting creativity and eloquence and restoring faith and hope. They are believed to bring good fortune and are used to kindle kindness and sympathy. They are also used to improve one’s intuition, thereby increasing one’s perception. They bring truthfulness and are symbols of love. There have even been times in history when the emerald was believed to be able to control one’s passions and lusts.

Today they represent the balance between Perfect Love and Perfect Trust while carrying the virtue of protection.

Do you have one?????