Downsizing was my weekend goal

@maezee (41985)
United States
July 17, 2019 8:38am CST
Hey everyone and Happy Wednesday to you! What’s going on in your world? I took this day off (normally i work Wednesdays) but thought...what the heck. It’s summer and I can find projects to keep me busy, so why not take the day off? I did what I consider “massive downsizing” yesterday - went through most of my clothes. Got rid of some stuff I just don’t wear or like, and it resulted in about 14 shirts/blouses, 3 pairs of dress pants, 5 pairs of jeans, a few random household items. Today I have moved on to my book collection and so far have gotten rid of around 15 books that’s i was keeping, although I am not totally sure why. Then I was able to drop off the men’s and women’s clothes I had stored up for the homeless shelter I frequent, and that was 7 garbage bags worth. I just feel lighter! Something about getting rid of stuff makes me happy, even though shopping also makes me happy. Are you the same way? Do you do a large purge of your items frequently?
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Simone
@Janet357 (75638)
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17 Jul 19
to be honest i have a few of these or of those because i know that when you dont use things often, they get damaged or what.
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maezee
@maezee (41985)
• United States
17 Jul 19
I was thinking if you use something ALOT isnt it more likely to get damaged??
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Simone
@Janet357 (75638)
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17 Jul 19
@maezee i.seldom.use.my shoes, they peel.off. i seldom use my dresses they turn yellowish. thats what i mean. so.i only have a few pairs because.when i have a lot of this, or.of that,.i tend to use only my favorites.
Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Jul 19
That's awesome and even more awesome that you helped others through down sizing!! You should be so proud. =)
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maezee
@maezee (41985)
• United States
17 Jul 19
Yay thanks for your positivity! Most of the other stuff not appropriate for homeless is going to Goodwill thrift stores however.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Jul 19
@maezee You're welcome! It's a great thing you did, it's what Jesus would do-that's always something to be proud of. =)
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Fleur
@Fleura (35034)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 19
No, I rarely get rid of things - but then I hate shopping and I don't go for impulse buys. Mostly I keep my clothes for years until they fall apart. I guess I'm a retailer's worst nightmare!
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maezee
@maezee (41985)
• United States
17 Jul 19
Haha you sure are! I buy second hand mostly at thrift stores so I guess I may be another one of their nightmares
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Jul 19
Clearing out occasionally is a good thing so you clear room for new stuff!
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maezee
@maezee (41985)
• United States
17 Jul 19
Exactly true! Yes!
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
17 Sep 19
@maezee Good for you. I am still downsizing when I see something I do not want in my home. My home feels so much lighter when I downsize.
Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
18 Jul 19
That's my problem, decluttering things to create more space at home.
NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127146)
• United States
17 Jul 19
I got rid of a ton of stuff when I moved
Thelma
@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
17 Jul 19
I am always downsizing. Every time I see things and clothes that I no longer use, I get rid of them by giving them to those who need them.
chicnthin
@chicnthin (3030)
• Philippines
17 Jul 19
We do decluttering our clothes for st least twice or thrice a year.