Well, I did it. I can't believe it either ... but it's true. And I am proud of myself for having the ability to let go. If I can do it, you can to.

I'm talking about my favorite pair of jeans, Goldsign Desire. I bought them in 2004. They were my first pair of, what was considered back then, expensive jeans. I loved them. Too much, evidently. For the last three years, the holes worn in them were unrepairable. So, I wore tunics and shirt dresses over them.

Why didn't I just buy a new pair? My Goldsign Desires became extinct ... discontinued. How sad is that!

For the last six months, I knew it was time to part. I couldn't bare to throw them away. Until now. The more I thought about it, the more excited I was to take on the challenge and begin the journey to find a new pair of 'it' jeans (a very tall task, I might add). It might take me a few years to find a replacement (I liken jeans shopping to bathing suit shopping — painful), but I am determined.

This sort of thing can happen to anyone. My recommendation, when it's love at first site and you're unsure of when you must part, buy 2 pairs! 

Au revoir le jeans. You will be missed.