Posted by Angel Girl on June 16, 2004, at 11:31:04
In reply to Re: motivation. » Angel Girl, posted by ghost on June 16, 2004, at 9:12:39
> > Another problem people have when trying to purge some of the clutter is letting emotions getting in the way.
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> that's totally my problem. it's stupid stuff too, like "my dad gave me this cardboard box, so i have to keep it." man, i wonder about myself sometimes.
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> > When it comes to clothes, if you're like me, you might have several sizes hanging in your closet.
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> that's a really good point! and it makes me feel better that that's what i was thinking when i got rid of stuff in my closet this time around. i thought "well even if i DO get back down to this size, will i *really* want to wear this? if i ever shink, i want new clothes, damnit!"
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> > Maybe you could even apply for the Clean Sweep team to come and help you with your own clutter. :D
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> man, that would rock if a babbler got on clean sweep!
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> ghostghost
Don't feel bad about the box your father gave you. When my aunt died we were to see if there was anything in her house that we wanted. There was an old, and I do mean old, eggcup that my father used when he was a child growing up. I decided I wanted that eggcup. My dad had already passed away a few years earlier and I thought this eggcup would be a neat thing to have. So, what's the problem with that? That dang eggcup is all faded and has more chips out of it than I can count. It looks like something that belongs in the garbage but yet it sits in my kitchen cabinet because I can't bring myself to throw it out.
Now, if the Clean Sweep team ever came here, I'm sure that eggcup would be the first thing to go.
I also have birthday cards, etc that my dad had sent to my aunt while he was in the war. What am I possibly going to do with this stuff? Now, it just takes up space in my place. <sigh>
That would be cool if a babbler was on Clean Sweep but don't you dare go calling them to come to my place. YIKES!!!
AG
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