It will be my Fault

@akalinus (44366)
United States
May 18, 2019 1:30pm CST
I shared this on a closed FB page about minimalism and simpler living. It sort of shows why I am in this mess. I gave away a rain poncho that was still in the package, never used. It was here for several years and I endured many storms since I bought it. Then I started thinking that we will have major rain and it will be my fault for giving it away.
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paigea
@paigea (36143)
• Canada
20 May 19
I agonize over each thing I get rid of. Tried on a dress today thinking I should get rid. Nope. Back in the closet
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
21 May 19
If you know you should get rid of it, do it. It makes the next thing easier.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
21 May 19
@paigea If you replace them, only buy things that can be worn together and make you look fantastic. Then you can get rid of anything that doesn't.
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paigea
@paigea (36143)
• Canada
21 May 19
@akalinus True. But I got rid of a couple of other things this week. One thing I realized searching my closet for something business casual to wear, I have got rid of random things as they got too big and nothing makes an outfit.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 May 19
That is one reason why I do not throw away things. I may need them one day (lol)
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
19 May 19
I also struggle with that feeling.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502194)
• Italy
19 May 19
So where is the problem now? You never used it even when you had storms, let it go.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502194)
• Italy
19 May 19
@akalinus I think that this is what you can do.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
19 May 19
@LadyDuck Yeah, then when the storm is done, I can just toss the bag.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
19 May 19
You are right. Usually, ponchos are too hot or the wind blows them to balloons or the rain gets inside. I can always cut some holes in a large garbage bag if I really need a poncho.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
18 May 19
that's usually when ya regret such, but hopefully whome'er ya gave 't to 'll use 't 'n recall yer kindness.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
18 May 19
@akalinus such'd be temptin', eh?
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
19 May 19
@crazyhorseladycx I went and looked. Thank goodness, it was gone. Someone will be blessed soon, I think.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
18 May 19
I put it on the free shelf in the laundry. I'm afraid to see if someone took. If it is still there, I might bring it home again.
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jaishankar
@Shivram59 (50141)
• India
21 May 19
@akalinus I highly appreciate you for giving away the poncho to someone who perhaps needed it more.If there is a heavy downpour,you can buy a new one.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
23 May 19
I hope someone is blessed with this. It is almost hurricane season, June 1 to November 30.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
24 May 19
@Shivram59 They won't know who gave it. I put it on a free table where anyone can leave things or take what they need.
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jaishankar
@Shivram59 (50141)
• India
23 May 19
@akalinus And every time the poncho protects them from rain,they will bless you.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 May 19
Never regret it. You have made someone happy. Besides and I know you can afford to get another one, rain poncho. I know you're generous and helpful. Don't worry for it's more blessed to give than to receive. Have a blessed Sunday.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
19 May 19
Ah, thank you, friend. I like the way you think. It is more blessed to give.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 May 19
@akalinus Thanks.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
I should get rid of the poncho I never wear. Got it for my son when he was doing a rural paper route. I do not wear it, Bob does not wear it, but here it is all rolled up.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
18 May 19
Time to toss or give away.
snowy
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
18 May 19
Well you made someone's life better by giving them the poncho. Console yourself with that..
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
18 May 19
Everyone will blame me for the rain. Someone in Thailand said that I caused monsoon rain there.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (22199)
• United States
21 May 19
I'm giving away a skirt suit that I only wore once. I don't like how the jacket is made. The buttons are in the inside of the jacket. The skirt is too tight now.
Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
21 May 19
Let it go. You won't miss it.
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Angie
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 May 19
So what? you never used it so you will be wet once again. LET IT GO! says this minimalist turned hoarder now back to minimal.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
18 May 19
I belong to the "I need to keep that because I might need it' crowd.
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
19 May 19
That's why I hesitate giving things away, thinking I might need it.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
19 May 19
I understand that completely. We really might need what we got rid of. But I want a simpler life.
José Valera
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
18 May 19
Any chance you tell the person you regretted giving the poncho away? I am just kidding lol I guess you have to get yourself another one :(
Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
19 May 19
I don't know who took it from the free shelf. But if I see someone wearing a yellow poncho, well all bets are off.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
19 May 19
@jvicentevalera They will never know who gave it. I would not tell them.
José Valera
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
19 May 19
@akalinus Hopefully you see that person wearing it haha
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Pfarelo
@Mulidi (1991)
• Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
18 May 19
Let it go!!!
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
19 May 19
I did! I really did! Yeah!