04/01/2008 08:40:16

We suffer from too much stuff and too little room.  Bad combination!!!

03/31/2008 16:00:30

I am a pretty minimalist person. I dont accumalte much because all I need is my computer, DnD materials, and books.

 I dont even buy clothes until the day I absolutely need new ones.

 Of course, I work retail and don't make any money. Also I live at home still. I am sure those two things dont help me much.

 On the other hand. My mom is a pack-rat and it takes YEARS to get her to toss anything out. Including random junk like a broken lamp that has no sentimental value or anything. 

 Dad and I usually wait until she forgets about it, then the random junk quietly disappears.

03/31/2008 10:15:44

I actually feel that way every spring.  It's already happening.  I am anxiously awaiting warmer weather so I can tear down the plastic on the windows, let in fresh air and let out the junk and clutter.  Every year I manage to weed out a bit more stuff that I couldn't part with the previous year.  I suffer from the delusions of "it's junk, let's keep it, I might need it one day".  But eventually after a few years of non-use I can rationally part with it.  Sad to say, but I even go so far as to take a few vacation days to fully jump into it.  It renews me...kind of an end to the hibernation ritual.

So the lingering cold weather in my area is really starting to eat at me.  If the weather doesn't snap soon, I might.  I need spring to spring.  I need to clean.  I need to feel fresh again.  I hope you enjoy your tossing of the stuff as much as I do!!  Khel is right, it is a great sensation.

Best wishes!~Angelia

03/30/2008 23:26:34

Yes. I frequently feel like I have way too much stuff. But for the moment, I'm actually luxuriating in having enough room for it. I never had a house before & while I know it's a little crowded (it wasn't empty when we moved in), I like the feeling of not being quite overwhelemed (until I look in the barn!). I sympathize, I really do. I wish you lots of treasure seeking, finding stuff you thought you lost, and the great sensation of FINALLY getting rid of some of the stuff that that makes you crazy, along with the sense of accomplishment of actually sorting it all out and doing something to positively change your space.