On chucking out and selling shit that I don’t need…..
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One of my key goals for the year is to reduce out 'stuff' - plenty of ways to go.
We use Freecycle to get rid of quite a few things. They go to a wanted home, and it is a great way to build local contacts.
I've used free cycle before, it's very handy! Great idea!
I used them a few years ago when I left UK, they were brilliant. Posted on Friday and everything was literally gone on Sunday morning, including all my Country Walking magazines that I collected over 2 years. Really chuffed they went to a good home
Even in our rural area, Freecycle is still quite effective. I would imagine in cities it is even better.
I bet you had long hair once and headbanged at heavy metal concerts.
You have no idea how close you are to the truth.... this materialised on our 'metal reunion' FB messenger group a couple of wknds ago.... I have no memory of it being taken, and I'd never seen it before, oh the joys of a pre social media youth!
The event was the school's Battle of the Bands, we actually covered 'Warriors of Genghis Khan'.
It was all tongue in cheek, why isn't life that much fun anymore?!?
Ha love it!!!!!!
What did you play, or was your job jumping around the stage displaying your bollocks?
Lead vocals of course.
A van is so much fun. We have lived in a transit before. And many other vehicles beside.
I do enjoy minimalising. So satisfying. Selling the records was a big move and looks like you got a fair amount for them. I have lots of books but they just don't sell easily, even if they are fairly new. People don't seem to attach value to them these days and the postage seems unreasonable when for a few extra bucks you can get it free postage from Book Depository.
Yes fair point about the books, I think I have a few dozen that might be worth a sale!
It is satisfying... minimalising!
Nice work man. We did similar work here, but following the Kon Marie method (still a work in progress as tidying/sorting with two young kids is a flipping nightmare)
https://konmari.com
I like how you’ve got your own system going. And funnily when I saw this post at a glance I did think it was one of @steemmat posts!
(Love the idea of a van conversion dude!)
I can imagine it is with two kids!
I need to find out who designed her website, that is slick!
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I started getting rid of my stuff few years ago by selling or donating books to my local library, selling, donating or recycling clothes... Also getting rid of some "sentimental" items such as concert/festival tickets, a bunch of photos and similar stuff I used to collect. I still go through my things couple of times a year and I find that each time I am less attached to them (and material things in general).
I think you did did an amazing job dealing with your belongings and coming up with a strategy/categories. :)
Hey thanks!
Sounds like you're doing pretty well too! I hadn't thought of donating to my local library, I might see what I've got that's suitable.
I've got very few sentimental items left, other than photos.
It's just stuff after all!
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