Tag Archives: moving

Uncluttering, very slowly

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Lately I’ve been feeling somewhat overwhelmed by Stuff. You know, all those things that seem to accumulate in the house. Items that sit around requiring organization and taking up space. All that Stuff.

I’d like to get rid of some of my Stuff. I’m not anywhere near the level of hoarding, but I still have waaaaay more Stuff than I need. Clear and open space in my home makes me feel calmer and more relaxed. I’d like to have more relaxed feelings and less Stuff.

With the iterative nature of decluttering in mind, I decided to take a stroll around the main living area of my house to see if there was anything else that suddenly seemed unnecessary. A quick look around (the space is not very big, after all!) and I immediately found 10 objects that I can definitely do without… Continue reading →

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Happy List

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

Today I’m happy because:

  • The weather is beautiful, a perfect day for the lake.
  • We have plans to spend the afternoon at the lake, with a bunch of friends. (Note aforementioned weather.)
  • Pumpkin is having an excellent time in Spain. At least, I assume he is, since I’ve barely heard from him. Not that I’m trying to guilt him into writing me, or anything like that…

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It was almost 100 degrees today!

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

It’s soooo hot!  Unbearably hot.  Hot hot hot.  I mean, it’s hotter than H – E – double toothpicks !  Um, did I mention that it’s hot?! I’m back from San Diego.  It makes me sad to think that I … Continue reading →

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