Dec
28
Cleaning out my Closet: The Challenge
As 2011 comes to a close, I can’t even put together a proper wrap up of my life since it’s scattered all over my room and computer. It’s amazing how quickly things pile up in your life before you realize you’re even drowning in them.
So this week, I’m doing the 100 Thing Challenge; a time when you objectively look at your life, and your belongings to cut down what you really need/use to just 100 things. Period.
Think it can’t be done? I’m here to prove you wrong.
With my life completely on the cloud now, I have no need for notebooks, etc.
With my travel schedule, I have no need for things that don’t fit in my carry-on.
I’ve also discovered that as a female, I really DON’T need all the crap I grew up to believe I needed. Again, if I can’t travel with it- consider it garbage now.
I’m only halfway through my apt and I can’t tell you how liberating it feels already.
Could you cut down your personal possessions to 100 things?
It scares me to even think of doing that! I would love to be able to do it, but I have collections of things, I have antiques and things that will only appreciate in value… oh I wish I could!
lets talk after you complete it and maybe you can help me haha :)
That’s exactly why I’m doing it! And Cailin, you could totally do it. I hope this challenge inspires you :) If you’re collections mean a lot to you, then it means cutting out other unnecessary items. Perhaps some clothes you never wear?
Our friend did this once, and while he didn’t get down to only 100 things he did dramatically decrease the stuff in his apt and life. I thought about doing a huge closet clean-out too- maybe try to sell some of it on ebay or something or just get rid of it. When we travel for long periods we realize that we are happier and totally okay with the few things we have. Good idea, let us know how it goes for you!
Thanks Jade! Have already started doing a list break down and taking pictures. Stay tuned for the follow-up blog on this one ;)
I cut down a lot when I moved out of my flat in Vancouver. I’d live there for 5 years and had accumulated a disgusting amount of stuff. Moving to England I could only take so much with me, so I left most of my Vancouver stuff at my parents’ place in Toronto. When I got back from England, I was horrified at all the stuff I had! I’d lived with such little in England that it was easy to clear a lot of stuff out. That being said, I still have a bunch of stuff to clear out – it’s my project for when I’m dogsitting for my parents in the winter. Good luck on your quest! You can do it!
Thanks Lindsay! It’s a bigger project than I thought but I’m making some serious progress!