Six Months of Separation: Keep, Sell, Donate, Delete
I've been in my apartment for six months, and I still managed to fill and take two and a half more boxes of stuff to Goodwill today. Despite being a get-'er-done type of person, getting organized and truly settled into my separate situation has required a slow and steady pace over time. What's enjoyable about this process has been twofold: 1) I've been able to identify the things I love and want in my sanctuary, and 2) I get to free up space while letting other folks put my donations to good use. Every month I've been here, I've been sorting and evaluating, much like I do professionally as a school librarian. For the remainder of the summer (and likely into early fall), I'll keep whittling away at my collection, knowing fully what I need and what I want. As the holidays arrive, I'll be able to sort through the monthly decor that remains and box up items for others to discover and enjoy. My goal? To find an affordable, flocked, pre-lit Christmas tree in...
