Who’d of thought that I’d still be in the thick of it 2 weeks later? Unpacking that is. I guess I should have. It took me several months to slowly pack up.
I know it’s a first-world problem to have, but I find that with more space, I still don’t know where to put things. So things are unboxed and placed on counters and shelves while I try to figure out the perfect spot they go into. Today, some are placed on counters because they go up on the top shelf that I can’t reach. They wait for my husband to get home from work.
I’m looking forward to the coming weekend because our Orlando family is coming down to see our new place and enjoy the beach. I haven’t seen them since Christmas! There are still a bunch of boxes that must be gotten through first. I don’t want them to walk into a mess.
One of the benefits of this move, besides the bigger, brand-new apartment and besides being closer to the beach is that we’re downsizing again. Slow but sure. I already have a bunch of clothes to give to Goodwill. Why didn’t I get rid of them before packing you might ask? They made great packing material.
We’re also starting to go through those little things that collect in drawers and boxes. If we don’t know what it is or aren’t using it, it’s time to go. Wish me luck.
You’ve got this covered…go for it! Declutter and minimalize…
I’m trying. Getting slower with it each passing year, though.
I’ve purged my clothes twice in the past year and still need to do it.
I usually purge at least once a year. If it’s been in my closet for a year and I haven’t worn it then it’s time to donate just took out a huge donation bag today.
I’m going to try the reverse hanger trick this time.
I can’t even do that. Can’t have my hangers facing in different directions, I’ll “fix” them all.
Believe me, I’ll be struggling, too, but it’s the only way I can easily tell what I’m actually wearing. LOL!
Yes hoping you are packing up your clothes and donating these
I donate all my clothes last week . Anita
Yes, donated the first batch yesterday.
Hubby laughs that we still have boxes from 2 moves ago!
I know we have unpacked boxes from our move to Orlando in 2019. There was no room in the original two apartments. But this time, we plan to go through those boxes and make those decisions: keep, recycle, or toss.
Moving is difficult and stressful. I hope you have time to rest some.
Thank you, Rita. Here and there are some restful times. My husband is off on Tuesdays and Sundays. So we were unpacking in the morning and then going out to enjoy our new area in the afternoon.
I love decluttering, but moving is a pain, whatever way you slice it. This shall pass…
So true, Laurie.
The new place looks really nice–and closer to the beach are four of my favorite words. Best of luck with all the unpacking! Always a good time to cull–so difficult to do, I find.
Every move we’ve done in the last 5 years, we’ve downsized. It’s amazing how much we still have and very little of it is new stuff.
I DO wish you luck. There are few jobs more difficult than pruning. So many good things. But they have to be taken away. I did a lot of downsizing during covid. Being a little stir crazy does have its benefits. Who knew? 🙂
The glimpse of your apartment is beautiful. And it’s a good thing to have a deadline. I get a lot done if I’m expecting company!