Sunday, June 26, 2011

Decluttering--I'm serious this time

By Brooklyn standards, my apartment is relatively large, I think.  My problem is that, well, I am a bit of a pack rat. I love stuff. I love having the option of doing things--a lot of things.  Well, that option is ganging up on me and giving me the evil eye. . . if you know what I mean (for the reference see Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I).

Well, I am looking at it with determination.  It does not scare me, provided I can work on it 5 minutes at a time.  I'll take before and after pictures, but I cannot guarantee I'll post them--it is more for my peace of mind--and it would be super embarrassing and like the horror from one of those reality shows.

I guess the reason I am telling you about this at all is that I feel like I could really use any decluttering thoughts you may have. Please pray for and picture my family and I in a Brady Bunch type of house with no clutter in any of the corners or on top of things.

Day 1 goal.  The railroad hallway between my front room and the master bedroom. . .

It will be fabulous. Clean. Orderly. Beautiful. Accomplish-able.

I am seriously thinking of joining Clutterers Anonymous.  Anyone want to come?

3 comments:

Marci said...

We feel the same way about our house and have starting watching "Hoarders" on instant Netflix to give ourselves the motivation to clean our own home. I haven't seen Clutterers Anonymous but I'll check it out. Good luck!

Lindsay said...

You can do it!! If you need any help, let me know. I think I'm finally ready to admit to myself that I'm addicted to cleaning and throwing stuff away, so if you want another hand or a second opinion, give me a call.

Also, I second the motivation derived from watching "Hoarders." That gives me the motivation to chuck stuff like nothing else does.

Natasha said...

I may be meeting you there CA. Seriously! I am good at getting rid of things from the closet shelves, but I put them on a pile and have a very hard time getting it out the door. Tough to let.it.go!