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Purge: Part 2

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This was the big one. It was ruthless. Over the course of a week (and with the help of my wonderful family), I got rid of almost everything. Furniture I’ve spent years hoarding. Half finished projects. Treasured trinkets and jazzy gadgets. A well cultivated, much-loved wardrobe.

And somehow, somehow, I still have a shitload of stuff left. I’ve culled down to the bare bones of what I can throw away, give away or sell. But that’s the thing. Most of it is just… stuff. It’s not much more than kipple. Continue reading →

Purge: part 1

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I have a confession to make: I’m a little bit of a hoarder. Things mean things to me. I love to rifle through, and remember the associations my belongings have to me. I also think everything is useful, and so never throw anything away. A dangerous combination.

Yesterday, I purged my wardrobe. My beautiful dresses, stunning suits, and a few slightly odd outfit choices that I thought I might be brave enough to wear one day. 90% of my clothes that I haven’t worn in the past 12 months are now in the hands of my step-sisters. 

After they’ve picked through them, the rest are off to the charity shop. And I still have far too many clothes choose from…