Not quite a horder - decluttering

Blessings2011, which won out? 

I've been goofing off as usual.  Exercising and then sitting doing nothing.  Still haven't called the painters because once I commit to a date I really will have to get into motion. 

Tomorrow, I must get something accoplished tomorrow!

patoo - I relaxed with a good book!

Then I promised DH a bike ride after dinner, but had trouble keeping my eyes open and went to lie down just for a bit at 6:30 p.m. I ended up taking a 3 hour nap!!!!

Ah, well, tomorrow's another day, right?

I found this thread and I haven't read it all (just the first page).  I just moved into a smaller apartment, so I threw away a lot!  I put away what's left in a pile of boxes and tubs and I found places for these items in my new apt.  However, I've reached a plateau.  I still have boxes with framed pictures ( some were gifts from a recent birthday party), snapshots with wonderful memories, and other odds and ends.

I don't have a computer (I'm using the one at work right now), so I can't save this stuff that way.

Actually, I think I've become frustrated and overwhelmed and that's why I can't move along right now.  My family has done way too much with helping me move, and my daughter is the one who organized the apt. in the first place, so I can't ask for more.

All I need is some extra incentive, maybe from you guys, to prod me into finding places for what's left of my stuff.  Thanks for letting me vent.

Hi Amontro.  One suggestion only put out the things that make you happy.

Ginger

My problem is just about anything and everything makes me happy.

I really wish I had the energy to declutter when I get home from work.  I just feel like I jsut want to sit down and that's it.

Of all things I threw my shoulder out today.  It hurt when I got to work, then increased all day long.  I realized when I tried to unzip my dress that that is probably the culprit.  So I soaked in the tub and now have icy hot on.  Not great aroma therapy for bedtime.  So I couldn't declutter today.  I did manage to dust the diningroom and vacuum left handed though.  Tomorrow I will see what else I can manage left-handed.

The guilt is slowly going away. I have already taken all of your advice.  The packed boxes, etc., are still in my bedroom waiting for homes, but my living room is a lovely respite for me.  It's clear of clutter and I use candles and scents when I'm home relaxing.  My kitchen is pretty organized, too.  It's tough when you have a full time job, Stage IV on top of that, and then you have to worry about decluttering.  Thanks for the encouragement.

Hi again all.  I think I found a place for my children's books.  There's a place in Atlanta that sends kids' books to Africa.  I just have to get organized to box them and mail them.

Speaking of boxes, any suggestions on where to get them.  Free would be good.  If I have to buy them, oh well.  They are expensive at the UPS store.

Tks. for help.  Peggy

Hope you don't mind my jumping in.  I've been lurking & really like your ideas & incentive. Peggy:  I've given up on Half Price Books.  The pittance they pay is not worth the time.  I take my used books to the local library.  If they put the books on the shelves - great.  But I'm just as happy if they put them in their book sales to raise funds for more library benefits.

As for boxes, the liquor store boxes are really the best.  I've also purchased boxes from U-Haul & they were cheaper than UPS or Office Depot.

We are slowly getting the back patio cleaned off.

I had to grit my teeth and let go of all my Martha Stewart Living magazines dating back to 2005. I think I am genetically unable to let go of magazines.

Also, my memory is so bad, I can pick up an old magazine, and it's like I've never seen it before! Oh, joy!

So last evening, I sat in a patio chair, going through boxes of old magazines for a few hours, and now our recycle bin is almost full. My nose is also full of dust and dirt, but hey - that's the price we pay!

I'm thinking of transferring my magazine subscriptions to my iPad. That way, all the info is there if I need it, without needing storage space.

^..^

teka: great pic!!!still laughing.

  i was busy the last two days.. went to back porch, found out its a mess 'casue DH stored some christmas stuff, instead of in the attic, like he's "sworn" he'd put it.. physically stood there, till 4 BINS of stuff went in the attic!!!donated 2 big black bags from that mess!

  then, (while he was "resting" from all his hard work; i went to the front patio.. seems he just bagged, then left a big black bag full of screening, he "sworn " he took to work, to recycle.. in the car that went.. so, im a little more ahead.. we're STILL  looking for where all the stuff from tenting got put!!!

  so, now, the roads' a little longer, im afraid..

  thanks to you girls, i just keep telling myself "just a little " everyday.. but the mountains still looks so huge!!!

 i just keep diggin away... im not sure DH ISN'T a horder, at this point.. ive been so sick, i haven't been keeping track.. he's gonna be mad, as i find his hiding places, im sure.. but, i'm determined!(and, we have company coming next month!!!) 3jays