I am definitely in a season of life that allows little or no time for sitting down to craft something, create something new or even think of possible projects that I hope to try out in the near future....it's a little nutty around here!
But the nuttiness is good. In just a few short weeks, I will be closing on my very first house. Eeeekkkk. This thought is both scary (can I really afford to do this, I am gonna have to learn to mow a lawn, it's possible that someday there may be clogged sinks or flooded basements...all my responsibility) and exciting (gonna grow some raspberries and basil in the back yard, a real life garage for my car, a whole 5 rooms to decorate how ever my little heart desires, and a screened in porch to enjoy the breeze of the outdoors as the hungry mosquitoes linger outside....far away from my sensitive skin)!
I have been preparing a little for the move this past week, and I have to say.....I have made some major progress in the de-cluttering front. I just have to share because, well, I feel quite accomplished and satisfied with my new found freedom.
Sorted through 6 Tupperware bins of old college papers, childhood junk, CD's, books....tossed 2 bags of garbage, donated 2 boxes of unwanted items. Check.
Went through each item of clothing that I own and ended up with a giant box to give away....I was definitely in a mood to purge because I even tossed all the items that I've been telling myself,"Well, I might wear that someday. Just not today....". Nope, never actually gonna wear that. Gone. Check.
Organized all craft items....paper, stickers, yarn, fabric, ribbon, buttons. You name it, it's organized.
Tackled years worth of sensitive documents meant for the shredder....a big box of bills, paycheck stubs, etc that ended up being 8 bags of shredded delightfulness. I thought for a moment to bring some to my classroom for the kiddos to play with....but then I remember that someone would have to probably clean it all up at the end....me. So in the trash it went. Check.
Organized and relabeled important documents that I actually need. I now have one file box of taxes, warrenties, etc, newly tabbed and lovely. It would only have been better if I owned a label maker...those things are fun. Check.
Tossed out all the old makeup, hair products, lotions that have accumulated over the years....a sea of almost empty bottles and jars that 'I could probably squeeze out one last drop or scrape a little off the side'....really? Nope. Never gonna do that. Gone. Check.
Last project to attack next week is the kitchen.
But I feel free. Free from stuff that has been cluttering my mind and my (tiny) dwelling for years. Thankful for the move so I have a chance to rid myself of the madness....
I'm going into this new life stage with things that I actually use, and with a perspective that none of it really matters in the grand scheme of things (even the stuff that I really like and that brings me joy). I am reminded of how blessed I am to have so much...so much that it takes me days to purge my life of what I don't even use.
I want to start this new adventure with a thankful heart. The Lord has orchestrated every piece of this endeavor....He has blessed me with peace, perfect timing and a space so well suited to my needs that it's crazy!
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