Weekend uncluttering

[fred_mouse]

'Tis the time of week to celebrate your weekend successes in decluttering! Tell us what you've achieved, so we can all admire!

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[fred_mouse]

Friend S has moved to Japan leaving their apartment not quite in order; I spent two hours yesterday sorting through things with them via video chat, and then partially clearing out their pantry and tea cupboard. I am now playing tea roulette, and having a lovely time. Have also had two meals out of the pantry, so that was pretty good!

[tanaqui]

You are a good and kind friend! The reward of tea roulette and good meals is fully justified. :-) (Also, uncluttering for other people is generally so much easier than doing our own stuff, because it's less emotional, isn't it?)

[fred_mouse]

Oh, the not having to invest in what is going on, and being the support person is so much easier!

[peaceful_sands]

Very well done - sounds like you're a great friend.

[tanaqui]

I managed to make a teensy bit more progress in the garage in getting things ready to go out on the next tip trip or into the bin for the next rubbish collection. Plus did a few small tasks (relating to intangible stuff) that had been lingering on my to-do list.

I've also been re-energised and re-enthused after a bit of a slump by two things. A new charity shop is opening nearby (with relatively easy parking), so it should be easier to get rid some/most of the stuff I've accumulated but not got out of the house because it was "too hard". And I've been watching decluttering/organising videos from an online event that have got me inspired again. So hope to get more done in the next few weeks.

[semielliptical]

Yay for the new charity shop! Sounds like that will be a big help.

[peaceful_sands]

Well done and it's great to find something to re-energise and re-enthuse your efforts. I'm sure the new charity shop will appreciate the donations too particularly if it's new.

[semielliptical]

My mini achievement this week was at work. Someone who retired left of bunch of knick-knacks and other assorted items when they cleaned out their office. A few were still sitting around the main office area and I finally took them home and put them in the bag that will go to the thrift shop.

[peaceful_sands]

Well done - using your expertise for the benefit of all.

[yukonsally]

I've recycled 3 things, sold and shipped a thing (yay padded envelope usage!), and have made excellent progress recycling all those cardboard boxes we'd been saving for a Halloween costume project. Project is done, time to reclaim all that space.

Also, I've been trying to find ways to give gifts for holidays, as I do enjoy giving, without cluttering up others' homes. So far, I have two gifts of food ready, found at a local holiday event.

Oh, and I sent ANOTHER box of handmedowns along, and have started the next one. Added about six things in there so far!

[peaceful_sands]

Well done on your progress and at looking at your gift giving in a positive for others way.

[peaceful_sands]

I've filled another two boxes to go to the charity store - I hope to drop them off on Tuesday - which if I'm industrious might give me a chance to add a couple more items.

[fred_mouse]

Great going! Here's to getting things out of the house!

[hooloovoo_42]

I moved some stuff to vacuum the kitchen and ended up clearing out a load of out of date food from one of the cupboards and sorted and recycled a lot of empty bags and boxes and old newspapers.

[fred_mouse]

Nice going - nice to be able to get those things out of the house rather than 'out of the way', isn't it!

[hooloovoo_42]

It is. And timely, as it all went in the garden waste bin which is being emptied tomorrow.