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So, my last post was almost a year ago. At that time, a lot of the things I did were in spite of a man that I wanted, but he wanted me to move on, not just from him, but in life in general. He told me that clearing was cathartic and he was right. But he stopped talking to me for a while, and kept my motivation with him. Things have straightened themselves out and he is still my friend.

 

I managed to move on in most ways, but I'm still stuck in more ways than I'd care to admit.…

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Well, I started in the extra bedroom upstairs. I have a big garbage bag ready for the bin, and a few things to post on Freecycle. I still have a bit to go through in there, but it's already lots better. I might even be able to finally get the shelving up in there and get my fairies placed accordingly!



While there are many other areas in the house that need a good cleaning, my next big effort will be in the basement. Here is where I spend most of my time. Here is where I've piled stuff… Continue

I have stuff everywhere. I don't consider myself a hoarder, but I have stuff from years ago. I have bags and bags of old clothes, other stuff from around the house boxed up, all with the intent of having a yard sale. Well, the thought of pricing all of those things, and carting them up by the truckload to my father's house (I don't live in a yard sale conducive environment) is overwhelming. So then I considered a different kind of yard sale, just putting it all out there and letting people give… Continue