Today, I ventured out of the house at 6:30 AM. It was a brisk 40º F, but I didn't let it deter me. I already had chosen my close the day before, and laid them out. The thought of needing to find something else for the cool morning. knowing it would warm up, immediately created anxiety, so with no further thought I wore what I selected, and squashed any anxious feelings. It stayed cool for a couple of hours, but I was so busy setting up, I hardly felt it—or I was just too numb from the cold to notice! I ended up with a little bit of a sunburn which I did not anticipate with temps in the low to mid 70º range!
According to Brown's Junk In The Trunk Sale Facebook, there were 277 sellers—yours truly was one of them! I was happy with where I ended up. I was about midway on what looked like the third aisle from the last. I think there was about eight aisles with vendors on both sides of the aisle. After observing for seven hours, I can see how being next to someone could make it a long day or make it the best time ever! It is really pot luck who you end up beside, but I don't have any worries. I really like the set up process!
It was really organized, and the person taking my money at the entrance made it really clear where I was to go, and what I was to look for, I must have had that look, cause I didn't say anything, but thankful how detailed and reassuring she was in her directions! She even came by a couple of times, asked how I was doing, and thanked me for coming. I also saw the person that gave me permission to use the photo in the last post, but she was in a hurry at the start, and I didn't want to bother her.
I had some of my blog cards to hand out, and I am very proud to say I handed out about 50 of them. I just have 25 left of the originals, and about 75 of the second batch. I hope someday, I can order the third and final batch—the ones with my name on them! I think once the blog gets completely away from my GoFundMe, and I more guest writers submit their own story or whatever they want, I will have more confidence directing others to it. The end goal is to have a place that others can come for their own purpose.
It took a lot of courage to hand the cards out, and just after I set up, and was ready for it to open to the public, I saw a nice lady walking by with some Halloween yard decoration. I mustered up all the courage I could, stopped her, told her I started a blog, and asked her if I could give her a card. She graciously accepted, and I was very thankful! It gave me the courage to keep asking others. It turns out, she was set up on the next aisle over, but next to me! At the end of the sale, I thanked her for accepting my card and chatted for a moment about the blog and my experience.
There was a nice couple next to me that made signage from used Kentucky bourbon barrels. They were really cool looking. I learned a lot about her craft and about the couple just overhearing the discussions with other customers. I spoke briefly with them at the end, and exchanged cards. They are considering mail order and that is a great idea since they are a unique item—even with shipping cost, I think people will buy!
You can see their items, and maybe even catch them at a craft show near you! Check out their new business page on Facebook and give her a like Bourbon Beach Girl
Another couple I met, the woman does counseling with inmates! In talking with her, we had a lot in common, including our standing on the zodiac—Gemini! I really hope she will submit some writings. I think she has a lot to say that could be really helpful to others. It is weird how she was the only one I actually suggested she write, and I asked before I knew anything about her. This blog would be a great place for her insights! Honestly, I hope some of the other people I spoke with or handed a card to will submit something.
I talked to a lot of people, which anyone who has met me knows I talk a lot! I tried to be considerate of their time, but sometimes I forget! I loved hearing how someone's day was going, and learn about some of their finds! Many people had those soft sided foldable wagons which seemed pretty helpful instead of carrying their treasures! I would be happy to buy things used—I would really like to buy a chair set for my front porch. Perhaps it isn't needed, in the sense of food or air, but I would like to have a place to sit outside when I invite a neighbor or friend (in the future) over!
Whether selling or buying, I will certainly come back because it was a great experience! As a buyer, I would feel comfortable walking around alone and even chatting with others. As a seller, I don't have that many things, and I am still selling on Marketplace. I may not sell at the Junk in My Trunk sale again, but I need to carefully consider it as I have two bills due on the 8th! The event is typically held on the first Saturday of each month. All the stuff leftover is still in my car, so potentially it would be easy to pay the fee and set up one more time, on 7 December 2024! I have some more items to unpack, also! I have two weeks to decide! The main point is that I did it today! Yay me!
Matthew 6:19
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
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This is how God watches over me. I was so thirsty after I packed up from the sale, and knew it would just be 15 minutes until I was home. Once I was on the road heading home, I noticed my back door was ajar. I remembered a gas station on the corner where I had to turn, so I pulled in to close my door and, since I was there, get a drink. I really didn't want to spend any of my profit, but decided I would spend $5 on two drinks—I was that thirsty. After looking the drinks over, and being in the cool, I opted for only one drink.
As I approached the counter, I saw the scratch off lottery tickets. After calculating the cost of the drink and a $2 ticket, several times, I quietly yelled at the intrusive thoughts and chose which number ticket I wanted—I was going to choose my age, but something told me to choose 51 instead—so I did. When I got home, I put the ticket on my kitchen counter, and passed by it several times wanting to find out, but not wanting to be disappointed since the $2 could have been spent for food or any number of things.
I was already trying to close my eyes for the night, and I got up, and convinced myself that the ticket needed to be scratched off today, not tomorrow or any other day. I opened my desk and there lay a nickel with "In God We Trust" along the front side. After reading the directions, I slowly scratched each part. In the end, although I was one symbol away from a $100 win, I was more than satisfied to win $5—now I don't have to beat myself up for carelessly spending money I really didn't have! Thank you, God!
Lamentations 3:25
"The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him."
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