Stuff

The other day a friend mentioned that they had sold almost all their possessions in preparation for a move. They commented how liberating it was, how free they felt. It is interesting how our possessions can weigh us down. I have been in a process of purging. Trying to get rid of things that I have held onto for one reason or another. It feels the same way, liberating. It’s like a weight has lifted and my mind is free to consider other things.

My dilemma is (yes of course inside all of this there is a dilemma) that I cannot get rid of everything. I have different reasons for that. One is that some of those things I need, like dishes and my bed. I use those things. I also have sentimental attachments to things. Not to my bed, not enough action there to create any memories to be attached too! As an example I have my Grandfather’s desk. I do not feel that I could just take it over to Goodwill and be done with it. It’s kind of like dropping off his memory like I am done remembering the times we shared. It’s not in the way either and I use it. I think that this example is a no brainer; keep the desk.

What about knick-knacks from past trips? I have little decorative bottles of liquor. Not that many mind you I can think of one off the top of my head. It is the shape of a little orange. I got it in Spain. Do I keep that? I have pictures from my trip to Spain do I need to keep all the other little mementos?

There you go my dilemma. I look at things and try to decide with my mind if I need this or do I just want it. With some things it’s easy and the item is gone. With others I feel the pull on my heartstrings and I set the item aside. Where it remains for days or weeks, well even years waiting for me to decide what it’s fate might be. And what if it is valuable? I would hate to give something to Goodwill only to find out it was worth 1000 bucks. I would never part with anything ever again!

Since May....

I was just looking at my blog and was surprised to see that I have not posted anything since May. I found it hard to believe that I haven't had anything to say for almost 3 months! I suppose my attempts to post without whining are slowing me down.

Here it is with September approaching fast. It seems fast to me at any rate. Time is still flying by, what will tomorrow bring? The store is slow again this week. Last week was a good week. I have a feeling it may be slow till September. Once everyone is back in town and back to a routine I am hopping it will pick up again.

What to say then about all and everything. I say Israel and Hezbollah should just let it go and take a break. I can't imagine fighting for 1000 years. Other than that I can't seem to think of anything else going on in the world. Maybe I should pick up a paper from time to time. The weather is pretty good.

Nice, an August entry in my blog. My work here is done now till when, lets see, November!