I have some hoarding tendencies. Not a hoarder in the sense you cannot walk through my house. Having a big house helps with that issue. There are a few obvious things I hold onto. First, books. I have stacks of books, shelves of books. Too many books. I hope that the Kindle will eventually help with this problem. I have a room that is my book room. It is also the room I keep most of my clothes in. The room has been out of control for quite awhile. I promised myself this week-end I would spend time cleaning up the room. First on my list was to clean the closet. I hold onto to clothes. I think I will get back into them. Or I just have good memories of the outfit. The adorable dress I wore to Tru Stories wedding. It is one of my all-time favorite dresses. It was so me! Will I ever be able to wear something that small again? Probably not. Yet, I did not get rid of it. I did manage to purge two closets of clothes and shoes. I had the trunk of my car stuffed with bags. I was very pleased with myself. I also took the time to organize the clothes I still have. I have come to the realization that I buy too many clothes. Seriously! One would think that since I stuffed my trunk that my closets would seem empty. They do not. It is crazy. I found clothes that I forgot I had. I am going to try not to shop for a while.
The next step I am going to tackle is books. There is no reason for me to hang onto all of these books. I have somewhere around five shelves of Danielle Steele books. I used to love her books so much. She was my favorite author. Now I do not think I even bought her last book. There are a few of her books that I used to read over and over. I really enjoyed them. I do not think it is even worth saving those books for the book sale. Not sure people enjoy her books as much as they used to. I think I can get her books down to one shelf. That will free up shelves for the stacks of books I have laying around. I am going to go through my Danielle Steele books by the end of the week. Anyone out there want some Danielle Steele books?
A couple of months ago I went through all the letters Hubby and I wrote to each other through high school. So many cards and notes. That was hard for me to toss. I was finally able to do it because I knew that Tru Stories would not want to deal with going through it later in life. She is not sentimental. I did not get rid of my scrap books. I think there will come a time my grandkids will appreciate those.
I think my life will feel calmer with out so many things. I need more organization in my book room. It is not the serene room it should be. I will get it there. I am going to set some easy goals. Clothes, shoes, books...what next purses and tote bags? NO!!! Not my tote bags.
Seriously, anyone needing Danielle Steele books let me know.
3 comments:
I still have all the notes and letters The General wrote me through high school and college. He's threatened to throw them out, and I told him if he does I'll divorce him. Seriously, I'll never part with them.
I used to think the same thing. Moved them 7 times. After we cleaned out my in-laws house, I realized it is hard to go through personal things of parents. It is hard to throw away things that were important to them. Plus TS is not the sentimental type.
First: The fact you are a hoarder is not news to me.
Second: You could have saved a few of the sweet letters.
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