Ruthless Me in Postcards 4
- May 24, 2015, 10:47 a.m.
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I didn’t go visit Dale today. I didn’t visit G’s father or my Father either. What I did was clean out my closet. Ruthlessly. It didn’t matter how much I paid for something, what it was, or who gave it to me, if I hadn’t used it, out it went. If it didn’t fit me, I got rid of it. I did put everything in a giant bag to donate, and I was quite surprised at the weight of it all. You would have laughed at me.
Beige top? Beige alone should be a key for dismissal. When did I get it. To go with what? I can’t button the turquoise shirt? Oh dear, and out it goes. Pants. Even my favorite Ralphies that I paid real money for? They can no longer be buttoned. I’ve gained so much weight this year that I now have a pop-over top despite all my efforts in the pool.
I wimped out when it came to the last box on the floor of my closet. It’s got the bedroom curtain, chair, and lamp fabrics in it. I had tried on every shirt and every pair of pants, and perhaps I had worn out my git-up-and-go. Perhaps I will go visit John, Ruby, and Dale tomorrow afternoon when it is quiet at Fort Rosecrans.
- Himself: Going to see, “Tomorrowland.”
- Herself: Slept eight hours. Shopping for a new and baggy sweatshirt, black. Thinking about going back to writing class.
- Reading: Old dated, Cadell’s and enjoying them no end.
- Balance: Reading
GypsyWynd ⋅ May 24, 2015
When I was getting ready to move, I was ruthless about throwing things away, too. It actually felt good. Liberating.
Zipster ⋅ May 24, 2015
Good for you! I have that project in my sights as well but I'm not looking forward to it. I know I will be much happier afterwards tho. I'm sure you visit Dale and the fathers in your heart.
Hillbilly Princess ⋅ May 24, 2015
Deleted user ⋅ May 24, 2015
Good to do .. if it is not adding to your life, let it go free to someone that it may well bring joy to. <--- I know that's true, though not doing it so much myself lately.
pb reader ⋅ May 24, 2015
You set a good example. I gave thought, yesterday, to clearing out the too small and never worn stuff, but haven't started.
Narrator ⋅ May 25, 2015
That's a lot of work! Good for you. :)
Silent Echo/Quiet Storm ⋅ May 25, 2015
i've got more decluttering to do. i really do need to go thru my clothes and get rid of what i don't wear anymore. i really hate to let go of things but, i know i have to and i've done it but, i do need to do more. tired of all the 'stuff' i have. take care,