Purge

We tend to hold on to things we don't need. Because, well, "we might need it one day". Especially as teachers. Often we DO use these things. In my case, too many times I don't. I have gotten so much better over the years. Before moving here I went through an extensive purging and it felt good. I think about it often here. I haven't had to do a major cleaning, though, since I don't have that many things. I  do find that I have collected little things from different places. Not from travels, but because there are often free things passed out like candy here.

I know I have too many things. As soon as he was gone, I took over his closet space as if I couldn't make it without it. What was I doing before he left?! I figure now is the perfect time to go through our space and ease the burden of having stuff. My thoughts started with the fact that I don't want to be a slave to material things. Of course, we all like stuff but I go back and forth with that and won't go into it right now. The other thing is that I don't know what the future holds and it is so stressful to me to have to move because the little things cause my ADD tendencies to go into overdrive. I end up just packing the large items and leaving the house to have my husband do as he pleases with the rest. I just can't stand to watch it be thrown out,lol.

So, starting this week, I have begun the process of purging. I expect that I will feel better about the space once it is finished. Some of the items are worth posting on fb for free pickup. The rest is trash. And I won't fall into the trap of holding it for the day I finally get around to posting the items. If I do that, it will only move locations in my house.

Now off to set the mood with some hot tea,scented oil, and mindless tv. Bob's Burgers is so stupid funny.I just started season 1.