Isn't it funny what we hold on to? After spending the last several weeks of doing allot of "Spring Cleaning", I am amazed what I have held onto. Clothes that I will never fit back into or will ever be in style again. Computer monitors, laptops, and VHSs that I probably will never use because technology or iTunes has replaced. Chairs that will never be moved from here to a new house but have been donated to someone who will use them. And paper! Pieces after pieces of paper. Receipts that are long expired, work printouts that have been long forgotten, and notes of what I had thought to be important by realize after eight are mute. Pictures, actually prints, layered in between the sheets of papers. Pictures of my life in random stages. From one year old to thirty years old. Some of discoveries helped me realize where I am compared to where I was. Evidence of my failures and my successes. I have gained new ideas and been enlightened on possible directions to move me forward. And even though I have not finished my cleaning, I have set a date to finish, that way I will not spend to much time thinking. Who knows what you will discover about yourself as you start purging and letting go of items which will eventually set you free! Three more bags donated!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Letting Go By Donating!
Life Enhancement #17: Donate 4 Full bags to the Salvation Army/Goodwill (Completed!)
Isn't it funny what we hold on to? After spending the last several weeks of doing allot of "Spring Cleaning", I am amazed what I have held onto. Clothes that I will never fit back into or will ever be in style again. Computer monitors, laptops, and VHSs that I probably will never use because technology or iTunes has replaced. Chairs that will never be moved from here to a new house but have been donated to someone who will use them. And paper! Pieces after pieces of paper. Receipts that are long expired, work printouts that have been long forgotten, and notes of what I had thought to be important by realize after eight are mute. Pictures, actually prints, layered in between the sheets of papers. Pictures of my life in random stages. From one year old to thirty years old. Some of discoveries helped me realize where I am compared to where I was. Evidence of my failures and my successes. I have gained new ideas and been enlightened on possible directions to move me forward. And even though I have not finished my cleaning, I have set a date to finish, that way I will not spend to much time thinking. Who knows what you will discover about yourself as you start purging and letting go of items which will eventually set you free! Three more bags donated!
Isn't it funny what we hold on to? After spending the last several weeks of doing allot of "Spring Cleaning", I am amazed what I have held onto. Clothes that I will never fit back into or will ever be in style again. Computer monitors, laptops, and VHSs that I probably will never use because technology or iTunes has replaced. Chairs that will never be moved from here to a new house but have been donated to someone who will use them. And paper! Pieces after pieces of paper. Receipts that are long expired, work printouts that have been long forgotten, and notes of what I had thought to be important by realize after eight are mute. Pictures, actually prints, layered in between the sheets of papers. Pictures of my life in random stages. From one year old to thirty years old. Some of discoveries helped me realize where I am compared to where I was. Evidence of my failures and my successes. I have gained new ideas and been enlightened on possible directions to move me forward. And even though I have not finished my cleaning, I have set a date to finish, that way I will not spend to much time thinking. Who knows what you will discover about yourself as you start purging and letting go of items which will eventually set you free! Three more bags donated!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Spring Cheer!
The temperature is warming up and my neighbors are already mowing their lawns. I hope to do mine this weekend. And even though my allergies and asthma are triggered by the smells of spring, I still inhale a big whiff! But what I love the most about spring, are the flowers. And what flower is the timeless symbol of spring? Tulips. Tulips are known to have the meaning of pure love. I love their simple shape and variety of colors of Tulips. You would think my favorite flower would be the Daffodil since it too is synonymous with spring and sounds like a little bit like my name. Daffodils do hold a special place in my heart. Daffodils remind me of my grandma stirring her home made tapioca pudding that she was making just for her "little Daffodil" (that was her nickname for me). And even though I am much taller than my mom, she occasionally carries on the tradition by calling me her "little Daffodil".
Being in the Spring mood, I decided to share my spring cheer by sending Tulips. I called a local nursing home, asked them to give me three names of residents that didn't get many visitors. Those who may be in need of some "spring"! I think that they thought I was crazy, but I told them about what I planned to do and ensured them I would keep everything confidential. I then called a local florist and ordered four arrangements of tulips. I sent three arrangements to the nursing home with a note on each that said "From someone who wanted to say Happy Spring!- Have A Great Day". The fourth arrangement I sent to my mom, which only had "From your little Daffodil". I have to tell you, it was the best money I have ever spent in a long time. So go on and spread your own Spring Cheer!
Being in the Spring mood, I decided to share my spring cheer by sending Tulips. I called a local nursing home, asked them to give me three names of residents that didn't get many visitors. Those who may be in need of some "spring"! I think that they thought I was crazy, but I told them about what I planned to do and ensured them I would keep everything confidential. I then called a local florist and ordered four arrangements of tulips. I sent three arrangements to the nursing home with a note on each that said "From someone who wanted to say Happy Spring!- Have A Great Day". The fourth arrangement I sent to my mom, which only had "From your little Daffodil". I have to tell you, it was the best money I have ever spent in a long time. So go on and spread your own Spring Cheer!
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