The Year of Living Minimally - Week One

I need to focus. This first week, I was able to get rid of some stuff, but I could have done better. Sometimes, we not only have too many things, but too many things to do as well. For me, it's a new novel, a couple of editing projects, laundry! Okay, okay. So, here's what I managed to accomplish this week:Tossed out a TON of pens that don't work. Pens everywhere. It was ridiculous. And we still have too manyFilled a couple of paper bags with paper to be recycled. I still need to shred a lot of other paper, you know, bank statements, health records.Emptied and rinsed out three bottles of nearly-empty salad dressing, tossed those bottles in the recycle bin. I know, it's not much, but when a project seems overwhelming, it's best to start small.Boxed up a bunch of books. It's hard to let go of books! And they're not gone yet. They will be donated, of course, but I thought that I would first offer them to my local friends. If you're interested in any of them, let me know and I'll figure out a way to get them to you. They're all good! I especially recommend any of the books in the bottom photo.So, that's week one. Once my days aren't so crazy, I'd like to devote an entire week to the garage, the closet, the other closet, the other closet......no wonder I need a year!Onward 💙