Back to "what I did today to prepare for our move". We took the load of all the garage stuff that had been in the SUV for two weeks and unloaded. We are seriously running out of room! But I think we have about 1 more large stuff (grill, outside iron chairs, ladders, file cabinets, occasional tables, golf bags etc) we will move with bikes/trailer. And then we should just have about 2 more full loads of misc kitchen, personal effects, clothing). So, the light at the end of the tunnel...as they say.
We had friends I have known since middle school who stopped by RH on their way from my hometown (his mother passed, they had memorial and worked on decluttering her lake house). So, we did not get as much done as we usu do, but we had a nice visit and stayed up way too late enjoying a firepit night.
We briefly visited with my sister in law and her husband (road our ATV's by their house/through their field). They both seem really tired and both are tired/stressed from dealing with his mother's home/estate - 3 hours away. Brother in law had a lot in common with my friend from middle school - he is now going through the very same thing - smaller in scale (friend's mom was not quite a hoarded). But friend is a single child and they live 20 hours away in another state. It sure does make me think about 1) how I will deal with my own estate (lifetime of decluttering/purging). Either I will kick it in gear if DH goes before me, or I will not have to worry as much - as he will be forced to deal with it. Either way...I am looking at my belongings in a whole new way.
I am interested in hearing other peoples thoughts on this. Or just what you did this past weekend? Summer plans?
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Monday, May 21, 2018
Monday, April 2, 2018
Anxiety
http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/?m=1
I am going to try and do April A to Z challenge this year. I am not totally up on the technology, but I will give it a shot.
My theme is rightsize.
A for me stands for Anxiety. Marrying another person who collects lead us to accumulate. 11 years in our house lead to lots of stuff. In 2 to 6 months we are moving. I have been purging for 2 years.
2 houses has lead to excitement and anxiety. Too much stuff = anxiety. Too much stuff means too much physical, but also too much mental. I feel like I have been dealing too much for the last couple of years with "stuff" and not as much on personal experiences with people who matter to me. Some weekends I tell me husband "stuff is winning". But, I know that my perspective has shifted and now my actions follow and soon, it will all be worth it. Out of necessity - selling one house means I have to get rid of a bunch, over half our stuff. But, also out of a desire for something different. I think it will be a lifelong process, but one that I am willing to put in the hard work.
Happy Monday everyone! Today it is gray and snowy here in the Midwest. We won't see the sun till Wednesday. Some April Fool, Mother Nature! Do you all have any good April Fools jokes? Once I had a co worker who always played jokes on people. I am not good at practical jokes. I cannot keep a straight face and on the phone, I laugh. But one year I enlisted the help of a 3rd friend to call joking friend and tell joking friend that his vehicle that was at the mechanics was going to cost $1000. He about had a fit! The fun thing was, I worked with him. So when 3rd friend called joking friend, myself and a couple other co workers were in the other room listening to it play out. It was so fun! Tell me some of your experiences, I can always use more ideas! HAHA
I am going to try and do April A to Z challenge this year. I am not totally up on the technology, but I will give it a shot.
My theme is rightsize.
A for me stands for Anxiety. Marrying another person who collects lead us to accumulate. 11 years in our house lead to lots of stuff. In 2 to 6 months we are moving. I have been purging for 2 years.
2 houses has lead to excitement and anxiety. Too much stuff = anxiety. Too much stuff means too much physical, but also too much mental. I feel like I have been dealing too much for the last couple of years with "stuff" and not as much on personal experiences with people who matter to me. Some weekends I tell me husband "stuff is winning". But, I know that my perspective has shifted and now my actions follow and soon, it will all be worth it. Out of necessity - selling one house means I have to get rid of a bunch, over half our stuff. But, also out of a desire for something different. I think it will be a lifelong process, but one that I am willing to put in the hard work.
Happy Monday everyone! Today it is gray and snowy here in the Midwest. We won't see the sun till Wednesday. Some April Fool, Mother Nature! Do you all have any good April Fools jokes? Once I had a co worker who always played jokes on people. I am not good at practical jokes. I cannot keep a straight face and on the phone, I laugh. But one year I enlisted the help of a 3rd friend to call joking friend and tell joking friend that his vehicle that was at the mechanics was going to cost $1000. He about had a fit! The fun thing was, I worked with him. So when 3rd friend called joking friend, myself and a couple other co workers were in the other room listening to it play out. It was so fun! Tell me some of your experiences, I can always use more ideas! HAHA
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