Cleaning out my closet

Over the last few days I have been physically cleaning out my closet. So many times I have 'cleaned it out', and donated A LOT, but there were always things I kept hold of.  I know it sounds trite and SUPER ridiculous but I associate things, and places, and events with my clothing.  I can tell you when and where I bought something, and what I wore it to.... its like a mini photo album for me.  Judge me - whatever - but it is fact.  I have a lot of attachment to my clothes.This time ... THIS TIME it was going to be different I promised myself - I am actually trying to clean up a lot of things, literally and figuratively.  No one is perfect, and I know I can't fix everything all at once - and when i say fix I hate it - because nothing is broken.... I just mean clean.... I need some serious dusting off.  So this time, when I sifted through my hangers, and drawers I got rid of a lot.  Even when it hurt a little, i gave it away.  The thing is ... I never wear them... and if I never wear it who cares how nice, expensive, or sentimental it is.... it is just laying in a drawer where it never sees anyone ... so my memories are my memories and that dress... well it is faded, and tired.  Someone else needs to let it have some air, and let it bring them some memories....The thing is, even if I think ... oh i shouldn't have given away that shirt I need it now - well I can actually go out and get something I am going to get actual use out of - because how often am I going to need that grey flowy shirt from H & M that I wore 10 times and forgot about until now....

 

So there it is ... all those things I still love but never use - they are going to find a new home with all my friends who have been waiting for this day ha ha ....Things feel a lot lighter already.

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