Finding Me

IT IS DONE. Phew...that was so much hard work, especially since I had already decluttered SO MUCH before starting the challenge. As I was forced into harder and harder decisions, it really made me think about what I use and what is truly important. I'm nowhere near done - although my house is quite neat and tidy at this point, I still haven't reached that "click point" KonMari talks about and I know there's more I need to clear away. So first, the last 1000 Item Haul: Takeout Menu  - We have literally never ordered takeout from them and only ate there once years ago. Gas club card - never used Paper plate - Been out in the open in the basement for years - who'd want to eat off of THAT? Tank Top - Never fit right Fuel belt bottle - Sprung a leak yesterday 2 Barrettes - I'm not a barrette person Headband - Nor am I a headband person Photo Postcard Bike handlebar endcap Magazine article 5 MORE (yes more) Mardi Gras beads Hairbrush T-...

The clearout of large items continues - last night our neighbor snatched up the grill only half an hour after we put it outside. This morning I posted my old bike frame and boom - mailing it to a friend. The reaction as I give away these large items has been interesting - they're all going to good homes with people truly excited to own them (whereas they've been literally gathering dust and cobwebs here), yet everyone's like, "WHY AREN'T YOU TRYING TO SELL THEM?!?!" Seeing the happiness on people's faces is MORE than worth it, especially for items I haven't even been using. Anyway, here's the bike frame: And today's small-item haul: Bike kit (Counting this as two items - bibs and jersey) Stickers 3 MORE Mardi Gras beads Smoke alarm (been needing to fix the hallway one for years - wiring issue) Paper cups Tech running shirt Car sticker Ladder (not shown - I had THREE, which was ridiculous - a small step-ladder, a mid-...

A much smaller haul after yesterday's craziness of decluttering, but here we go.  Pretty tired today, so going to keep it short and simple. Card 3 MORE Mardi Gras beads Vacuum cleaner attachment Pen Pen Refills 4 Photos Thumbtack Decorative lantern Today's Total: 13 Items Overall Total: 968 Items. Should finally be able to wrap up this challenge this weekend. Yay!