The Year of Living Minimally - Week Twenty-seven

How many square feet do you need? Do you have empty rooms in your home, bedrooms of children who have long since moved out? Three bathrooms for two people? And what the heck is a 'bonus room'??!Maybe you like extra room. But maybe you exist very well in a small space, especially if you live alone.We Americans have been taught to believe that more is better. A big house is a symbol of success (even if you can't afford to furnish it). But The Tiny House movement focuses on living in a much smaller area. It's not for everyone, I know. Perhaps I'd embrace it if I was single, but I know that two people in a tight spot can be trouble.My first apartment was a studio, meaning there was just one room. It contained my bed, a two-seat sofa, and a table with two chairs. It worked just fine, but as I moved to other apartments, I always opted for bigger.My husband and I lived in a three-bedroom house, and now we live in a two-bedroom condo. The extra bedroom has become a repository - my books, his guitars, an elliptical machine we don't use (but should). If we stay here, my goal is to clear out enough stuff to set up my office there. I'd rather put the space to use.Could you downsize from your current living arrangements?