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Susan R. Cullen commented on Susan R. Cullen's blog post Old, sad, memories that weigh you down need to goSusan R. Cullen commented on Marilyn (Meme)'s blog post On a New Journey"God bless you as you continue your journey! Love the kitty in your picture!"
Gail Blanke commented on Susan R. Cullen's blog post Old, sad, memories that weigh you down need to go"Great, Susan!! I'm particularly glad the "bad hat" is gone. You've really got the connection between the physical stuff and the emotional stuff down. Who wants to be 12 years old again anyway?!
XXXGail"
Gail Blanke commented on Susan R. Cullen's blog post PHOTOGRAPH FESTIVAL!"Susan, sounds like you're thoroughly enjoying the "throw out" process! (And your mom, too!) Can't wait to hear what happens in your junk drawer!
Gail"
Susan R. Cullen commented on Bethany's blog post I'm at 50!"Wow! You've done a wonderful job. Wherever you are moving to, I hope you enjoy your new, uncluttered home!
I especially like how you tossed out all the 'psychological'/emotional stuff! Yes, don't you feel better after tossing all…"
Susan R. Cullen commented on Sarah Tallent's blog post Progress continues"Oh, no!
Not the Easy Bake!
(I love those things! Remember when they were avocado green and had that funny shape?)"
Susan R. Cullen commented on Patricia Holten's blog post confused"Hello!
You can use the list at the back of the Fifty Things book, or download the Fifty things workbook....it has blank spaces to keep track of your things!"
Susan R. Cullen posted a blog postPHOTOGRAPH FESTIVAL!
I had four days off work, so I went through the papers in the Cubby-hole paper filer (what do you call those things, anyway?)and filed them.. I tossed a few more, too. Can't put this in the count, because I included it earlier.I sat on my porch and went through old photographs. Tossed the old, boring and damaged ones. Threw out duplicates.My Mom and I went on a picnic and looked at vacation photographs together, after we ate Chinese food. Mom liked them a lot! So I am going to give Mom one very…See More
Susan R. Cullen replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses"One of my excuses involved stuff I was going to give away---like the Bibles I was going to mail to a place in Florida that sends them to people overseas.....that box sat on my desk for ages......because I didn't write a note with a list of…"
Susan R. Cullen posted a blog postI AM IN THE HOME STRETCH!
Yes, it's official.....I'm at 45!Tossed one old coat,Gave away one can of paint to someone who can use itGave away one throw rugTossed one nightgown--not worn for years, and torn.Gave away one fold-up raincoatUsing up the bath salts/oils...they shall be gone by MondayBrought extra phone book to work (Some other phone book company left me one--already had a new one from the regular company).See More
Susan R. Cullen replied to Gail Blanke's discussion THROWING OUT FIFTY THINGS IN THE GARDEN!"My Mom has a green thumb and grows such lovely petunias and such.....
Me? I'm all thumbs in gardening.....solved the problem.....stuck two Hosta in the ground years ago....added water, and have watched them thrive year after year ever since.…"
Susan R. Cullen posted a blog postCELEBRATE! HALF WAY POINT! 25 THINGS!
Yes, here I am at the halfway point!CELEBRATE!25 THINGS GONE! Stuff from individual jelly packs, to the out of date hat....stuff from decrepit boots to old papers, old mugs, cups and bowls.....Gave travel mags and a a catalogue back to loved one.Right now, a BIG tote bag sits out in the entrance hall awaiting delivery to a charitable institution.The Charm bracelets were WELCOMED by my friends.Oh, yes...found a website that accepts eyeglasses and lenses----NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY. Bought a box to…See More
Susan R. Cullen commented on Maria Garyfalaki's blog post CHANGE OF LIFE"Hi, Maria.
Hope you are doing well in Scotland. Glad you are pursuing your dream.
Sue"
Susan R. Cullen replied to Gail Blanke's discussion THROW OUT FIFTY THINGS REVIEW IN NEWSWEEK"Hmmm...where does that lady live, anyway? Where does she put all of her 'collections'--besides in storage, I mean.
I don't even have an attic...or a basement! Yep...some cat figurines, statuettes, and memorabilia are fine, I say, but…"
Susan R. Cullen posted a blog postDo the nit-picky things count?
Tackled the refrigerator:2 jars ancient pickled beets tossed--and containers returned to owner. Points: 1some old packets of jelly---points: 1Tossed out large bag of garbage.Tossed remains of easter cake....1 pointTossed out one book.Put aside about 6 travel magazines to return to person I borrowed them from...ditto, a catalog or two. 1 pointEnjoyed a beautiful Summer-like Sunday and did exactly as I pleased.....tossed the guilt right out the window!yahoo!See More
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PHOTOGRAPH FESTIVAL!
I had four days off work, so I went through the papers in the Cubby-hole paper filer (what do you call those things, anyway?)
and filed them.. I tossed a few more, too. Can't put this in the count, because I included it earlier.
I sat on my porch and went through old photographs. Tossed the old, boring and damaged ones. Threw out duplicates.
My Mom and I went on a picnic and looked at vacation photographs together, after we ate Chinese food. Mom liked them a lot! So I am… Continue
and filed them.. I tossed a few more, too. Can't put this in the count, because I included it earlier.
I sat on my porch and went through old photographs. Tossed the old, boring and damaged ones. Threw out duplicates.
My Mom and I went on a picnic and looked at vacation photographs together, after we ate Chinese food. Mom liked them a lot! So I am… Continue
Posted on May 26, 2009 at 7:49pm — 1 Comment
I AM IN THE HOME STRETCH!
Yes, it's official.....I'm at 45!
Tossed one old coat,
Gave away one can of paint to someone who can use it
Gave away one throw rug
Tossed one nightgown--not worn for years, and torn.
Gave away one fold-up raincoat
Using up the bath salts/oils...they shall be gone by Monday
Brought extra phone book to work (Some other phone book company left me one--already had a new one from the regular company).
Tossed one old coat,
Gave away one can of paint to someone who can use it
Gave away one throw rug
Tossed one nightgown--not worn for years, and torn.
Gave away one fold-up raincoat
Using up the bath salts/oils...they shall be gone by Monday
Brought extra phone book to work (Some other phone book company left me one--already had a new one from the regular company).
Posted on May 22, 2009 at 7:07pm
Old, sad, memories that weigh you down need to go
Yes, it is so important to toss stuff that makes you feel heavy-hearted.
Among the stuff I have tossed are the following (these are already included in my 38 count)
A hat that makes me feel old. It was also the hat I was wearing years ago when I was mugged. eccch.
(I was alright, but mugger got away). Hat was a reminder of that bad time. GONE!
Coffee mug that reminded me of a sad time in my like....reminded me of a person who betrayed a loved… Continue
Among the stuff I have tossed are the following (these are already included in my 38 count)
A hat that makes me feel old. It was also the hat I was wearing years ago when I was mugged. eccch.
(I was alright, but mugger got away). Hat was a reminder of that bad time. GONE!
Coffee mug that reminded me of a sad time in my like....reminded me of a person who betrayed a loved… Continue
Posted on May 18, 2009 at 5:34am — 2 Comments
NEARING THE HOME STRETCH!
AT NUMBER 38! Yahoo!
This weekend, I used a cubbyhole type paper-sorter thingy to go through that pile of papers one more time....and sort the keepers into categories! Also threw quite a few more out that I missed before. I already counted this pile of paper in the 38 count.
Tossed out one box and some garbage.
Brought bag of donations to workplace. I already included these things in the 38 count.
I am so psyched at getting to 38....I am indeed,… Continue
This weekend, I used a cubbyhole type paper-sorter thingy to go through that pile of papers one more time....and sort the keepers into categories! Also threw quite a few more out that I missed before. I already counted this pile of paper in the 38 count.
Tossed out one box and some garbage.
Brought bag of donations to workplace. I already included these things in the 38 count.
I am so psyched at getting to 38....I am indeed,… Continue
Posted on May 18, 2009 at 5:14am
CELEBRATE! HALF WAY POINT! 25 THINGS!
Yes, here I am at the halfway point!
CELEBRATE!
25 THINGS GONE! Stuff from individual jelly packs, to the out of date hat....
stuff from decrepit boots to old papers, old mugs, cups and bowls.....Gave travel mags and a a catalogue back to loved one.
Right now, a BIG tote bag sits out in the entrance hall awaiting delivery to a charitable institution.
The Charm bracelets were WELCOMED by my friends.
Oh, yes...found a website that accepts eyeglasses and… Continue
CELEBRATE!
25 THINGS GONE! Stuff from individual jelly packs, to the out of date hat....
stuff from decrepit boots to old papers, old mugs, cups and bowls.....Gave travel mags and a a catalogue back to loved one.
Right now, a BIG tote bag sits out in the entrance hall awaiting delivery to a charitable institution.
The Charm bracelets were WELCOMED by my friends.
Oh, yes...found a website that accepts eyeglasses and… Continue
Posted on May 12, 2009 at 9:00pm
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 6:55pm on May 4, 2009,
Sarah Ellis Bauer said… - Thanks. That's our 16 1/2 year old Gattina D'Orsay.
I'm absolutely new to blogging. Should find out if there's etiquette to learn..and maybe a blogging for dummies tutorial.
A thought that really helps me for hard to part with things is, "Let someone else enjoy it."
Just worked out for an hour so at the moment - guilt free!
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