Going through all of this junk is exhausting. How many hoodies does a woman really need? How many pairs of shoes is too many? I love these floral heels, but I've only worn them once... and I've had them for about three years... but they bring me joy when I look at them...
I've got bags and boxes full of clothes and clothes and clothes. As for the shoes, and a bag full of other items so far, they are all in my "come back later" pile. Occasionally, when going through things, working towards a minimalist lifestyle, I get especially ruthless- and during one of those times is when I will tackle that pile.
Today, I threw away something that was difficult for me to throw away. I call it my "funeral sweater" (cardigan, actually). It's extremely sentimental to me, because I wore it to my grandmother's memorial service. Since then, it's been my go-to for the other three funerals I've attended. So, while there is all of this sentimentality attached to it, it's not good sentimentality. It's depressing. The majority of the things I've thrown away have been easy enough. This was one of the items I actually took the time, as per the Konmari method, and held the item close to me and thanked it for serving it's purpose in my life. Yeah, that one was tough.
On the bright side, I have a pair of jeans that have recently become my favorite. They are pretty wide-legged, making them very comfy, AND the denim is just wonderfully super-soft. The name is still in them, Gap's Long and Lean, but the size tag is not, so I've held off on looking for another pair online. What do I come across today, that I had absolutely no remembrance of purchasing or owning? A second pair of Gap's Long and Lean (size 2- just right)! Pretty sweet.
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| They are bright; they are gaudy; they are very un-Me... and that's why I love them! |
Today, I threw away something that was difficult for me to throw away. I call it my "funeral sweater" (cardigan, actually). It's extremely sentimental to me, because I wore it to my grandmother's memorial service. Since then, it's been my go-to for the other three funerals I've attended. So, while there is all of this sentimentality attached to it, it's not good sentimentality. It's depressing. The majority of the things I've thrown away have been easy enough. This was one of the items I actually took the time, as per the Konmari method, and held the item close to me and thanked it for serving it's purpose in my life. Yeah, that one was tough.
On the bright side, I have a pair of jeans that have recently become my favorite. They are pretty wide-legged, making them very comfy, AND the denim is just wonderfully super-soft. The name is still in them, Gap's Long and Lean, but the size tag is not, so I've held off on looking for another pair online. What do I come across today, that I had absolutely no remembrance of purchasing or owning? A second pair of Gap's Long and Lean (size 2- just right)! Pretty sweet.
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