The first 9 years of our marriage, I feel like I spent my time gathering/collecting items. For the last year or so, I keep randomly purging my house. Many times it has been my closet. I just make a quick (30 min) sweep and anything that I don't feel like I need, want, use anymore goes. The garage sales in our addition are next Thurs, Fri, Sat. I am strongly considering participating (more than likely I will). Therefore, I am making a clean sweep through our entire house. Every cabinet, closet, shelf, etc is getting a good look. Even things that I still LIKE, but don't use are leaving this house. Our house is not cluttered, but I am just sick of stuff. (is this a symptom of loss???) I literally cannot look in another drawer full of things that I do not use for one more week!
There isn't much hesitation in ridding of most items. The three areas that I KNOW I need to get rid of things, but am having a hard time are casserole and decorative dishes, scarves, work clothes.
Work clothes being high on the list.....Not thinking I am going back any time soon. When I worked, I had many cute clothes. However, I have finally decided that IF I ever go back to work, they will probably be outdated. So, out they go.....Blazers (dressy and casual), skirts, shoes, jewelry, etc. OUT, OUT, OUT!
I feel better already, but oh my! Maybe it is just a different stage of life? Being content with less.
