Sunday

A hat

A book

And a desire to live as if I were traveling (which, I guess, I am!)

How many sneakers do I need? And more...

2 pairs out! Haven't worn them anyway!

Oh, and 8 CDs!

ewww, underwear

Out with 4 old, in with 4 new!

A big purge!

Big in sentiment, in value, small in size: jewelry. Sell your gold you don't wear!!!! I've separated the $ I received in exchange for a small fistful of gold. I will use it to buy something very needed (perhaps some work equipment) or something timeless - when it's the right time.

and more

A Rosenthal crystal fruit bowl - beautiful, but just not my style.

Hmm, it's been a while..

Got rid of a book..

But had a most interesting conversation/realization.

I received my homeowner's insurance renewal this week - and the price had risen by 20%! So, I went down the street to another agent, and started talking with her about taking out a policy with her company. We dissected my current policy and what it covered and what I needed. We were focusing on the replacement of 'personal property', especially furnishings. Now, I have an interesting mix of furnishings - 1/2 simple Ikea, and 1/2 to die for Mid-Century Modern which I grew up with and have inherited. I know the value of those MCM pieces - and it's quite high. They're all original, and all held by my family since being manufactured. In fact, since my parents died, I had to auction off about 90% of our 'inventory' since my family didn't have room for it all! I love the pieces I have. They're magnificent, in my eyes. Their design is gorgeous. And most important, the memories they hold are fabulous. I grew up in a warm, fun, supportive home and its design was the backdrop for great times. The furniture was almost like family! So when I was speaking with the agent about replacement value, she told me to go for the 'luxury' option. But I said no, even though I can replace the furniture with exact pieces, it wouldn't be the same. Yes, they're gorgeous, and I love the look, but a sister piece would not hold the energy of my family. So, it really doesn't matter. And I can replace furnishings with simple Ikea type stuff (at least stuff that will last). I hope I never have to do this, I hope I don't lose my furnishings, but hey, it's just a chair.

The seasons change

And so the clothes change - started taking out the warmer clothes, put away some of the summer things. Not all there yet, but getting there - got rid of 1 piece, should have gotten rid of more...

2 days later... 2 pairs of shoes out! (1 in)

and 2 bags were dropped off at the thrift shop!! Yeah!!

Went shopping!

Bought a sweater to be visible when riding... so... out went a black sweater I hadn't worn very much!

Writing style

It seems like so many blogs are writing about something, and are so well written. I don't really want to focus on the prose right now, I want to get things done.

Writing this down makes it easier!

It gives me impetus, momentum, and a record. That's all we really have anyway, memories.

Oh, and got rid of tons of printouts, etc.

Keeping memories without the attachments

a book - kept the inscription/drawing

more books

Napkins that Grandma Minnie embroidered for me - I've never used them in 33 years. I kept the tablecloth - I've been using it as a wall hanging for several years.

a plate that is pretty but never used.

A conundrum - the last book my mother and I enjoyed. Do I just write this down in my 'Mom diary' or do I keep the book?..... wrote it in the Mom Diary.