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I Am Getting Rid of Things That Annoy Me!

Sooner — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:20:32 GMT

I am getting rid of magazines I don't really look at that pile up.

I am getting rid of memberships and rewards programs I don't use.

I am consolidating financial accounts when I can.

I am blocking, unsubscribing and getting off of lists that seem to be more interested in nagging and telling me how wonderful than supplying products and services.

I am getting rid of stuff that irritates me!

My husband said "ME?" when I told him! I said watch your step buddy!

Have you felt this way lately? Why am I putting up with, paying for, or allowing this stuff to clutter up my life?

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emmygrace — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:24:46 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I am getting rid of magazines I don't really look at that pile up.

I am getting rid of memberships and rewards programs I don't use.

I am consolidating financial accounts when I can.

I am blocking, unsubscribing and getting off of lists that seem to be more interested in nagging and telling me how wonderful than supplying products and services.

I am getting rid of stuff that irritates me!

My husband said "ME?" when I told him! I said watch your step buddy!

Have you felt this way lately? Why am I putting up with, paying for, or allowing this stuff to clutter up my life?

I feel the same!!!!!!!! Good for you!!!!

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:27:59 GMT

Ah, if it were only that easy ! 😏

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I am still oxox — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:31:57 GMT

I did alot of decluttering at the start of the pandemic and it will continue this Fall

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tarsmom — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:34:54 GMT

added: 'friends' on Facebook that were long ago coworkers. They don't need to know my whereabouts any more.

Clothes/purses/shoes I won't be wearing - donated, thrown out or consigned.

Makeup: I don't need a lot of choices any longer.

It's very freeing! The best part of being 64+!

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haddon9 — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:37:56 GMT

Getting rid of clutter & excess bagage is always a good thing! Now more than ever it feels good to have a bit of control over one's life when so many really don't.

I've gotten more organized with many things around the house this year.

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Sooner — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:49:30 GMT

I guess what I'm doing now is getting rid of and consolodating things that demand my attention, my time, and my thoughts.

I guess I am freeing myself "from" as much as "of" stuff that I have to deal with. Does that make sense?

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spiderw — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:04:43 GMT

As I get older I realize all the things I thought important in the past aren't any more, mostly material things. I am trying to purge but with all that I have it is an overwhelming task.

Today I had my first social outing with two close girlfriends since before the quarantine. To say how uplifting it was to laugh, exchange stories and just be together doesn't cover how happy it made me. I have many friends and a wonderful family and that is what is important to me more and more.

I'm sure you will feel good as you purge, just keep what is meaningful but it is difficult. Good luck!

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RedLipstick — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:26:25 GMT

Yes, I am giving my married children things they did not have room for until now. Taking pictures of what I give them for any future questions.

I wish I could have taken so many things with me when I left home. Now they are no where, etc. My fault I know.

I don't want them to have to forge through things in the future if I am unable to do it myself.

At this stage "what do I need?"

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jeanlake — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:01:11 GMT

Feels great, eh? Happy for you to organize business and clutter. Cul-de-sac garage sale taking place this weekend and we're letting go of art decor I never plan on using again along with random chairs, tools and furniture that's been in the storage room for a few years. Next project: selling in-laws home. One less piece of property to take care of.

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homedecor1 — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:03:06 GMT

@Sooner

I have been doing the same thing ...but, I moved "spouse" to the top of the list😉 Not really !!!!

My kids have been-on me to stop the procrastinating & realize they don't want the job of selling or tossing my treasures🙄. I've been housing their childhood treasures and guess what they don't want them...out they go to trash. I'll gain lots of space in my garage!!!

Never ever thought I'd give away my seasonal decor or lose my desire to decorate every holiday yet I have. I've donated more than I've kept of clothing (shoes/ handbags), cookware, linens & and all areas of home to this program for homeless woman who leave their homes due to domestic abuse.

Its nice knowing someone else can use it instead of taking up space in my house🙂.

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homedecor1 — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:08:26 GMT

@jeanlake

good luck with your garage sale -- wish they would reschedule our community yard sale (cancelled twice) but living in deed restricted can only have it when they say😡☹️.

I told my spouse "estate sales" are allowed anytime so I think I should have a "pre-estate sale" ...I always did well whenever I had garage sales...

I'm jealous 😉🙂

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hckynut — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:29:57 GMT

Yea for @Sooner

Same thing I did very early after I retired. Knew my income would be much less was part of it. Then, like you it got to be a pain in the butt.

I had subscriptions for fitness/running/electronics, and several, other magazines. One got more out of reading them at work on my breaks than I did after I retired. Had other things I preferred than sitting and reading. Besides, my brain was completely full, of what??

hckynut

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:55:44 GMT

After I retired, I tried to rest for a couple months. Then I looked around and said --- Yikes! I started purging -- at first clothes, shoes, purses, etc. This took me a long time as I really was a collector and a shopper. I thought - these things are taking over my house and am I going to wear them now that I am retired? NO! After I did all that, I went through every drawer and nook and cranny and purged and sorted that all out. Whew --- what a job. I felt so good.

Now, I feel like I need to go through some stuff again. Won't be nearly as bad as the lst time thankfully!!

I wish I could get rid of the robo calls that are REALLY annoying me!!!!! We have tried in the past to get on the lists that say DO NOT CALL. It seems to work fairly well for awhile but not all the way. Then shortly - more and dfferent ones start. All kinds of random numbers come up on the screen. They call and call! Is there a way or a different list to get on now?????

I stopped my membership to a beauty box, as what did I need all of that stuff for? I rarely ever even wear makeup these days.

As for magazines, I love them! I will not give them up as long as I can afford them and enjoy them. Since I'm home all the time, I have much more time to enjoy them.

I wish I could make some annoying neighbors move -- LOL - and also some other irritating people in my life! Sounds mean but just being truthful! I just feel --- don't bother me and I won't bother you! Or as my dear mother used to say --- if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything!!! Or my father would say in a teasing manner --- don't go away mad --- just go away! Ha!

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goldensrbest — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:51:47 GMT

Yes, i have i am getting rid of THINGS, don't mean anything to me.

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CherryHugs — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:57:15 GMT

I also have been doing this too recently! I guess all of the time at home has gotten me thinking of what is necessary and what isnt! It feels good to lighten the load and get rid of stuff I dont need or want. Im liking lately to simplify! Plus when I donate it can help others. Im even deleting old emails, stuff I have saved in my email account, pictures I saved on my pc, getting out of Facebook and IO groups that I am no longer interested in, and even this helps too!

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SilleeMee — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:51 GMT

There's a thing called 'death cleaning'. I know that sounds morbid but it is a real phenomenon which happens when people get older they start to declutter their homes so that the clutter is not there when they pass away. You can look it up...death cleaning.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:07:22 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
There's a thing called 'death cleaning'. I know that sounds morbid but it is a real phenomenon which happens when people get older they start to declutter their homes so that the clutter is not there when they pass away. You can look it up...death cleaning.

Well, we seem to buy too much stuff, at least some of us, i am also getting rid of christmas stuff, not going to do the christmas thing any more, only in what the real meaning is.

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gidgetgh — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:36:48 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
There's a thing called 'death cleaning'. I know that sounds morbid but it is a real phenomenon which happens when people get older they start to declutter their homes so that the clutter is not there when they pass away. You can look it up...death cleaning.

@SilleeMee - not that I call it that, but I've been doing a form of that.

My husband passed away in July. My stepsons and I have been going through his things. We are almost done. Tons of trips to Goodwill and two pickups by 800 got junk.

I am a declutterer by nature and have been especially ruthless this year.

I more than likely am going to sell our house next spring and move to a new 55+ community that is planned for a mile from our house.

I don't plan to take tons of things with me. Only the things I really love and that will easily fit into this smaller, one level house.

I have no children of my own. My sister and her adult children are my family. I don't want them to have to go through "overkill" possessions, things in every nook and cranny, when I die. I know where every single item is in our house. I have no surprise items in cabinets and drawers. Last year I think, @RedTop said she could find a straight pin (or something like that) in the dark in her house. That would also be me.

I am not a minimalist, by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm kind of "over" possessions. I am 64.

My Christmas things now are barely minimal and I'm just fine with that. And I don't decorate for any other holiday. Not knocking anyone who does, but I just don't want all the "stuff".

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SilleeMee — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:41:04 GMT

@gidgetgh

Yes! That sounds a lot like what I have been doing all along. I do consider myself a minimalist and so my house is constantly being minimized...lol! That's how I keep it minimal.