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Why thrifting is better than retail
Stopped by one of my local thrift shops this morning having a 50% off back to school sale. Picked up a sweet vintage Norm Thompson Harris Tweed wool sport coat, half lined, half canvassed construction, in excellent shape. It's a 44R, so its too big for me unfortunately. But, it will make a good resale item. I also picked up a pair of Italian made Blake Stitched Johnston and Murphy Domani oxblood tassel loafers. Excited to add these to my rotation, as I currently have no oxblood colored shoes. Best of all 5.48 total for both.
Why thrifting is better than retail
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I don’t necessarily agree that thrifting is better. Though I do like that sport coat. It’s a shame that it’s too small for me right now. And I’m a short anyway. But I don’t know what size I currently am.
Thought
I was looking over our ranking system for our group. Shouldn’t there be a lieutenant colonel rank as that comes after major?
Interview
I was hoping to wear the jacket to my interview today (for overnight concierge at an assisted living facility). But since it obviously looks like I borrowed it from my kid brother (I didn’t) … I have to go with the quarter zip 😮‍💨😞. As an aside … I don’t have a budget right now for things like sport coats and suits as I currently do not have a job.
Interview
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I also carry two knives. My swiss (I’ve had it since the fall of 2005) and another knife (benchmade bailout). Since I have a mental illness … under Virginia law it is unlawful for me to properly own a firearm. That law came about around the Virginia tech shooting in 2007 and the fort hood shooting.
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@Peter Lövgren Don’t forget to buy AirTags for it. I also have a tile tracker in it too. As well as an AirTag and tile on my keychain and in my backpack respectively. A MAHI leather city backpack (black and monogrammed with my initials in grey). https://mahileather.com/products/city-backpack-black
Update
Sorry for the radio silence. I've been busy applying to jobs. I have a round two (one step up from screening on zoom) tomorrow (in person). It's for an overnight position. I actually don't mind that. But I'll have to retrain my body to be awake at night and sleep during the day if I'm offered and accept the position. This has been incredibly stressful as my parents have been paying my bills. Dad is 88. And Momma is 80. They're both retired. And while I'm grateful they did this ... I'm absolutely not comfortable with it. It makes me feel like I'm stealing money from them.
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@Antonio Cent Thanks 🙏, Antonio. I worked overnights for seven years as a residential concierge. I prefer it because I don’t have management or anyone else looking over my shoulder. I can figure stuff out myself. Or without too much help. I’m also more of an introvert. And I’ve noticed that the third (overnight shift) is best suited for me. But yeah … I will definitely have to retrain my body to function at night. And I plan to with the guidance from my pcp and psychiatrist. My therapist has suggested I reframe my parents helping me too. It’s difficult though. And they both keep saying (for the most part) “don’t worry about us.” But it’s difficult. There’s a reason my brother (only sibling) is their executor on their wills and such. He’s mine too.
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@Raymond Reeves Thanks 🙏.
Interview
I have an interview with a local grocery store (Giant Food). It’s part time work. But if hired at least I’ll have more to do. This is what I’m wearing. For reference it’s around 70 degrees Fahrenheit outside. I’m wearing a sweater because my shirt is a tad wrinkly. And I feel better wearing it. I also wear black pants (cargos or chinos. Just my chinos don’t currently fit) as part of my personal uniform.
Interview
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@Clinton Dippenaar I don't know. If I don't hear from the hiring manager after Monday ... negative.
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I'm not sure what to say. I've noticed that what I wear is a part of how I present myself. And I'm always open to learning stuff.

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