As I've blogged before, clutter is a HUGE problem for me. One of my super sisters has sent me several links to great blogs that have helped to start to make a tiny dent in my clutter, but I still have so far to go. What I am asking for help with is one special area of clutter: stuffed animals.
This is so stupid, but I am 32 years old and still have a ton of stuffed animals. Last weekend I was able to part with half a garbage bag full of stuffed animals-- I went for the low hanging fruit: the animals that I had the least attachment to and fewest memories of. They were all in decent condition so I took them to Goodwill with the hopes that someone else will want them.
Now all that remains is a ton of stuffed animals that mean a lot to me or used to mean a lot to me. Many of them are in very poor condition, enough that I don't think they would be able to be sold at a thrift store. I have been through several thought experiments in my head. I know that if I could only keep one thing from childhood, I would want it to be my blanket. But I just can't bring myself to part with these animals. I read a great blog entry today that suggested taking photos of them, making a scrap book and then parting with the actual items. I just can't seem to get myself to do it. Even though the stuffed animals are obviously not alive, I can't shake the feeling that they will be sad if I let them go. Does anyone have any advice for how to get over this? I am willing to take photos and part with some if I feel like they will continue to have a happy life or some dignity after I let them go. I just can't bear the thought of them in a landfill or something. :( This is extra crazy: I almost want to give them a funeral and bury them someplace so they would at least have some dignity.
I have been thinking a lot about needing to get rid of much of the things I have stored at my Dad's house, and also making room at my own house for the baby. I know in my heart that parting with these guys is the best thing I can do, but it's just too hard. Someone please give me some advice because I am a 32 year old crazy hormonal lady and I can't make a decision on my own.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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