Study in Blue
I haven't posted in quite awhile due to a lack of interest and maybe other priorities.
One of my main priorities these days is getting rid of accumulated junk! This includes old clothing, like this satin gown. I realized that I acquired WAY too much clothing and accessories over time, and it was taking up lots of space. Some of my clothing was improperly stored, so it isn't worth wearing anymore. Other items, like this gown, I decided to donate to the thrift store community. That's where I found it to begin with, and that's where it's headed to once again.
One thing that was sobering was dealing with the sheer volume of clothing I acquired and making decisions about what to keep. Believe it or not, I threw away about 45 large bags of clothing -- the kinds of contractor bags that landscapers use to haul away leaves.
My process of shedding goes on and I make more secondary choices about what clothing I have left. I still have far too much.
Another sobering thing was realizing how much money I had spent over time at thrift stores. It never felt like a lot on any given day or week, but over time it does add up. Part of me would like to have that money back so I can go on a few fun trips or get something else really special. But I realize that buying clothing a bit at a time over the years somehow relaxed me and gave me something to look forward to.
Enough self-therapy. Here's to shedding my excesses!!
Study in Blue
I haven't posted in quite awhile due to a lack of interest and maybe other priorities.
One of my main priorities these days is getting rid of accumulated junk! This includes old clothing, like this satin gown. I realized that I acquired WAY too much clothing and accessories over time, and it was taking up lots of space. Some of my clothing was improperly stored, so it isn't worth wearing anymore. Other items, like this gown, I decided to donate to the thrift store community. That's where I found it to begin with, and that's where it's headed to once again.
One thing that was sobering was dealing with the sheer volume of clothing I acquired and making decisions about what to keep. Believe it or not, I threw away about 45 large bags of clothing -- the kinds of contractor bags that landscapers use to haul away leaves.
My process of shedding goes on and I make more secondary choices about what clothing I have left. I still have far too much.
Another sobering thing was realizing how much money I had spent over time at thrift stores. It never felt like a lot on any given day or week, but over time it does add up. Part of me would like to have that money back so I can go on a few fun trips or get something else really special. But I realize that buying clothing a bit at a time over the years somehow relaxed me and gave me something to look forward to.
Enough self-therapy. Here's to shedding my excesses!!