500 thing challenge
As you know, I’m in the process of paring down. My goal is to get rid of 500 things before the end of the year. There are no specific rules.
My house will probably look empty after that, but like I said, I love the idea of starting from scratch.
I created a Word file where I compile all the things that will leave the house. The list is numbered so that I can easily see how many things I’ve gotten rid of. So far, I’ve said goodbye to 47 things, including a few sequined tops (ok I didn’t realize I love sequins that much), expired medication, some unwanted gifts I’ve never used (and will never use), and an old storm door.
The interesting thing about this paring down process is, I recently realized there are a few things that I have too many of, like vessels of all kind (salad bowls, shot glasses, plates, vases, etc. I’m kind of obsessed with their shapes for some reason), sketchbooks and notebooks (and any kind of paper product really – I love paper, there’s something really sensual about paper that I’m inexplicably drawn to), and sequined tops (I used to be a party girl and that’s probably why – just to be clear, I wasn’t a “drunk-in-Las-Vegas” kind of party girl; I just loved clubbing). I don’t know if the term “pattern” is appropriate here but there’s definitely something worth analyzing that could say something about my way of thinking (which would ultimately change my buying decision process).
For example, I now know that I had too many sequined party tops, which say a lot about my past but no longer reflect my current situation/state of mind or my future goals. I got rid of them with no regrets. I did keep a black sequined blazer because it makes me feel like a million bucks, and it says “I’m classic with a twist” (which is basically my style in a nutshell). Anyways, because I took the time to analyze why I had so many sequined tops and why I no longer should, I know I won’t make the mistake of buying another sequined top in the future. Problem solved :)
Are there things in your house that you have too many of? If yes, what do you think it means?
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My weakness is shoes. And purses.
It’s a common weakness, isn’t it? :)
Ummmm…. way too much makeup. I hope it does not mesn I am insecure about my looks. Thanks for sharing.
I used to buy a lot of makeup too though I didn’t use half of it. I’m just a sucker for great packaging. :)