My friend and faithful reader, Bill, suggested that I explain my long silence. While I wish it was because I'd been climbing in Nepal or meditating in Rajasthan or rafting down the Irrawaddy, the truth is that I am following through on my oft-repeated threat to downsize.
In a rare moment of mania following the St. Petersburg half-marathon in February, I impulsively phoned a realtor (from the airport!) and listed my house for sale. Well, it sold. Fast. Leaving me wondering: what the hell have I done?? And, where the hell did all this stuff come from??
Unable to answer either of those questions, I have nonetheless spent weeks (no exaggeration) sorting through every closet, every drawer, every cabinet, every bookshelf and even -- horrifyingly -- the attic -- to select the tiny fraction of stuff which will join me when I move into 75% less space ten days from now.
For a while there I was feeling overwhelmed, but you know what? I'm actually pretty excited now. And I promise, I'll keep you posted.
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7 comments:
I'm glad you've got a good outlook for this transition. It certainly isn't easy!
Wow! I was wondering what you were up to. That's a big decision, and it's great that you are through the most stressful part and can be excited about this next step.
The adventure begins...Can't wait to read the next chapter.
Here are my before and after pics: http://www.wanderingnotlost.org/2011/02/taking-stock-7-months-2/
good luck. Keep up posted.
And she did it all with 0% help from me!
So glad you are downsizing. 75% = wow!
Welcome back Nancy! I too have had a long hiatus from my blog - I don't have nearly as good an excuse as you, though. I needed a break after Santorum dropped out - you, on the other hand, are engaging in Herculean challenges. Good luck!!!
I didn't really help too much either, Vic.
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