I Binged...now the Purge....

Trilby · 04-08-2009, 08:44 AM

I've been lucky enough to be able to re-vamp my wardrobe (well, at my age re-VAMP is prolly not the right word...) and I've got gobs of clothes and shoes and purses and even jewelry that just isn't ME now. I'm getting rid of everything I haven't worn in one year.

it's going to be a job, but, man, it's starting to feel really good.

I did my kitchen cupboards over the weekend. The sheer amount of crap I've collected in just a few years is breathtaking. Wow. I'm liking down-sizing of this sort. It feels really fresh and free.

Shawnee123 · 04-08-2009, 08:53 AM

I so need to get rid of a ton of old clothes. I know I would feel so much better if I could get my closets in order. What a mess. I get home, look at it, and think "eh, it'll keep." I don't do it on my Day of Sloth, and Sundays are reserved for family and more slothage.

I'm going to use your enthusiasm as motivation. It does make you feel good to get rid of clutter, things you don't need or use anymore.

wolf · 04-08-2009, 09:06 AM

I really need to get back to doing this with books.

I'm overrun.

Shawnee123 · 04-08-2009, 09:08 AM

Books, I rarely get rid of. So I have boxes and boxes in my shed, boxes at the ex's garage, and shelves at the ex's house, of books.

Why? I don't know, I guess I still dream of the home library with the sliding ladder to reach the top shelves.

SteveDallas · 04-08-2009, 09:13 AM

Spring cleaning. Yeah. I oughta just torch the whole house and start over.

Queen of the Ryche · 04-08-2009, 11:00 AM

Thank you Bri - I don't have PrincessOTR this weekend, and I was considering entertaining the notion of the idea of maybe starting to think about cleaning out my closet....you have convinced me. I will no longer be posting this thought in the procrastination thread...

Flint · 04-08-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I really need to get back to doing this with books.

I'm overrun.

How do you get rid of books?! I thought one had to keep building shelves until no more room is available...and then open a book shop.

Queen of the Ryche · 04-08-2009, 11:52 AM

my friends and I trade books on a regular basis. It's convenient for reduced storage like mine, and if I ever want to revisit one, I just call my friends!

sugarpop · 04-10-2009, 09:14 AM

I gave away 3 HUGE boxes of clothes last year. I need to give away more still, but I can't seem to part with a lot of the stuff I have left. Maybe I'll get to it after the summer...

I never get rid of books either, unless it's something I just don't care for. I do have a tendency to reread certain books periodically. I have tons and tons of books.

wolf · 04-10-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

How do you get rid of books?! I thought one had to keep building shelves until no more room is available...and then open a book shop.

I gave 10 boxes to a thrift store, as well as dragging any number of them into work to try to trick cow orkers into adopting them.

Of course, the only books my cow orkers have taken without returning are the ones I actually want back.

Theives do not steal books. Friends steal books.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-10-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Why? I don't know, I guess I still dream of the home library with the sliding ladder to reach the top shelves.

In a short, full, skirt.

If you can't face the closet full of clothes, how about pulling out one thing each night before bed. If you feel the same in the morning, out it goes.

Shawnee123 · 04-10-2009, 12:05 PM

FUCK YOU BRUCE. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND MY CLOSET.

Oh, you know, that's not a bad idea.

I could keep a big box there for Goodwill entries and throw one thing away at a time. The task might not seem so daunting then.

Flint · 04-10-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

FUCK YOU BRUCE. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND MY CLOSET.

Juniper · 04-10-2009, 12:31 PM

If you've got anything that's "not you" and "gently used" I'm a size 10. LOL

Shawnee123 · 04-10-2009, 12:34 PM

omg...I have a ton of stuff. If I ever get my crap together I'll pick you out some nice wearz.

04-08-2009, 08:44 AM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I Binged...now the Purge.... I've been lucky enough to be able to re-vamp my wardrobe (well, at my age re-VAMP is prolly not the right word...) and I've got gobs of clothes and shoes and purses and even jewelry that just isn't ME now. I'm getting rid of everything I haven't worn in one year. it's going to be a job, but, man, it's starting to feel really good. I did my kitchen cupboards over the weekend. The sheer amount of crap I've collected in just a few years is breathtaking. Wow. I'm liking down-sizing of this sort. It feels really fresh and free. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-08-2009, 08:53 AM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I so need to get rid of a ton of old clothes. I know I would feel so much better if I could get my closets in order. What a mess. I get home, look at it, and think "eh, it'll keep." I don't do it on my Day of Sloth, and Sundays are reserved for family and more slothage. I'm going to use your enthusiasm as motivation. It does make you feel good to get rid of clutter, things you don't need or use anymore. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-08-2009, 09:06 AM	#3
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I really need to get back to doing this with books. I'm overrun. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-08-2009, 09:08 AM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Books, I rarely get rid of. So I have boxes and boxes in my shed, boxes at the ex's garage, and shelves at the ex's house, of books. Why? I don't know, I guess I still dream of the home library with the sliding ladder to reach the top shelves. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-08-2009, 11:00 AM	#6
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Thank you Bri - I don't have PrincessOTR this weekend, and I was considering entertaining the notion of the idea of maybe starting to think about cleaning out my closet....you have convinced me. I will no longer be posting this thought in the procrastination thread... __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

04-08-2009, 09:13 AM	#5
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Spring cleaning. Yeah. I oughta just torch the whole house and start over.

04-08-2009, 11:52 AM	#8
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	my friends and I trade books on a regular basis. It's convenient for reduced storage like mine, and if I ever want to revisit one, I just call my friends! __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

04-10-2009, 09:14 AM	#9
sugarpop Professor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the edge of the abyss Posts: 1,947	I gave away 3 HUGE boxes of clothes last year. I need to give away more still, but I can't seem to part with a lot of the stuff I have left. Maybe I'll get to it after the summer... I never get rid of books either, unless it's something I just don't care for. I do have a tendency to reread certain books periodically. I have tons and tons of books.

04-10-2009, 12:05 PM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	FUCK YOU BRUCE. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND MY CLOSET. Oh, you know, that's not a bad idea. I could keep a big box there for Goodwill entries and throw one thing away at a time. The task might not seem so daunting then. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-10-2009, 12:31 PM	#14
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	If you've got anything that's "not you" and "gently used" I'm a size 10. LOL

04-10-2009, 12:34 PM	#15
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	omg...I have a ton of stuff. If I ever get my crap together I'll pick you out some nice wearz. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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