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[Witchy Woman]

And I'm ashamed.

Ashamed at some of the junk I have bought.

Ashamed of some of the clothing I have bought!

Just ashamed at my excess and what I have accumulated!

And I know I'm not as bad as most...I know this because when looking at other's homes I realize that I'm very organized...not the MOST organized, but pretty good. I've been a ruthless purger over the years....but...still, there is more!

When I retired in November 2010, I swore I would continued to get rid of stuff....I started several years back and thought I would be done....but....I think the unwanted stuff regenerates overnight....bringing out more and more forgotten stuff....stuff packed away for "good" or for another day...sigh....I just don't want it all anymore. Especially clothing! I have some beautiful things....I will never wear...that I bought for work and well, that's finished....suede jackets I just don't care about....and dressy jackets and shoes that will never be used....I do have consignment shops, but sometimes, they are more trouble than they are worth.....

Wish I could get someone in to help me get through it faster. I know I can do it, but....my energy runs out about mid afternoon and...I have to rest...I just cannot continue to work at the fever pitch of former days.....and I have a 3 level house so it is a constant up and down.

Thankfully, I have many thrift stores in my area that will take it. So I spread my stuff around....but it would be nice if I could box it and have it picked up.....Oh, I've checked several organizations and they "don't come to my area."

Sigh...so I have to box it an load it myself in my little truck and haul it to the thrift stores.

Here's the worst part...my husband is a saver....his huge garage is becoming chaotic...and he refuses my offers to help reorganize...he knows when it fills up, he's got to get rid of something.....I think he has every box of every small appliance we have ever purchased "in case we have to return it." Honestly, it is an illness....at least I get rid of boxes at the recycle!

Anyway...just taking a little break before I continue to purge my house, my life, my closets of unwanted stuff!