tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post2584140081011653997..comments2024-02-24T02:52:28.237-06:00Comments on The Bees’ RV: Becoming a MinimalistRandomocityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11871574168607613060noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-56774622318391991422014-03-19T11:36:39.697-05:002014-03-19T11:36:39.697-05:00Dawn, I cannot imagine the determination it would ...Dawn, I cannot imagine the determination it would take to stick to taking only the essentials out of the country. It's always a pleasure to hear from you! I hope Belize is being kinder to you these days...Randomocityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871574168607613060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-44512706577702821122014-03-19T11:35:28.049-05:002014-03-19T11:35:28.049-05:00Deborah! I've missed your positive posts on Fa...Deborah! I've missed your positive posts on Facebook. Thank you so much for your warm words of support. Life has gotten crazy, but will settle out this next month; it has to! Love hearing from you.Randomocityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871574168607613060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-78209553840542499622014-03-19T00:28:02.012-05:002014-03-19T00:28:02.012-05:00It's very freeing, isn't it? Although I ha...It's very freeing, isn't it? Although I have to admit, even though I got rid of a TON of stuff, I still brought way too much "crap" with me to Belize! Dawn Larie Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09909310075613557600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-83204434506820793362014-03-18T21:50:31.150-05:002014-03-18T21:50:31.150-05:00This post is super motivating. I love how descript...This post is super motivating. I love how descriptive you are with your writing. I struggle with holding onto things myself and sometimes need that push. I admire you and appreciate our friendship. I hope things are well!The Dunhamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10604595675944023541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-69914223168134553502014-03-18T20:22:55.749-05:002014-03-18T20:22:55.749-05:00Braxton, I don't know WHEN I will get to Perks...Braxton, I don't know WHEN I will get to Perks of Being a Wallflower. Reading is not something I do much lately...too busy PURGING! Randomocityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871574168607613060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-89829085837555968612014-03-18T19:21:10.686-05:002014-03-18T19:21:10.686-05:00Direct your books my way! And thank you for that b...Direct your books my way! And thank you for that big book you sent... I have one to give back that I finally read!Braxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541145354772678715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-74890833390461828992014-03-18T10:03:54.900-05:002014-03-18T10:03:54.900-05:00Sydney, I remember those maternity clothes days. C...Sydney, I remember those maternity clothes days. Come join in the fun! You won't regret getting rid of the things you no longer need or use.Randomocityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871574168607613060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-23872663486285192792014-03-18T09:52:44.702-05:002014-03-18T09:52:44.702-05:00This is inspiring. I remember being pregnant and ...This is inspiring. I remember being pregnant and only having four shirts and two pairs of pants and finding it strangely freeing, And now I sit with a closet full of clothes that are too big and too small and still having only a few things that fit right. And yet I hold onto it. It makes no sense to me, but this has given me cause to think about it. Thanks!Logan and Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622266254009486592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-18105223801070232122014-03-18T09:33:55.697-05:002014-03-18T09:33:55.697-05:00Janna, that's how it starts! Best of luck to y...Janna, that's how it starts! Best of luck to you. You can do this!Randomocityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871574168607613060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-90142918984404031802014-03-18T09:33:33.679-05:002014-03-18T09:33:33.679-05:00It was scary, but I DUMPED things out in the room ...It was scary, but I DUMPED things out in the room I was in to force myself to put things away. I grouped LIKE things together to eliminate duplicates. I would use boxes, bags, or small containers, depending on the size of the contents to sort for "trash," "donate," or "sell." I just boxed things up to give away...books to school, clothes for family, odds & ends for thrift store. About those "projects..." I have found ways to do scrapbooking and photography online to eliminate one room full of clutter from a move six years ago! Hope this helps. How I wish I were closer to you. I will have to VIRTUALLY hold your hand through your surgery and convalescence. Randomocityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871574168607613060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-62469744533886442692014-03-18T09:16:24.048-05:002014-03-18T09:16:24.048-05:00Denise, I admire this so much! I have the hardest...Denise, I admire this so much! I have the hardest time with clothes and sentimental items. I have dresses I LOVE that barring a major personality change with regard to food and exercise (which we both know is possible but right now isn't really likely for me) I will never wear again. My closet is tiny, because we had the large closet in the plan divided so that I could have a downstairs laundry room. I've got boatloads of art supplies, and a whole shelf of random items in my kitchen that almost never get used (and the only ones worth keeping are the vases--one in each of three sizes, for the flowers Brett sometimes brings home). <br /><br />I think I will part with a few things this week.mejakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672224251678977229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435639598621055127.post-79352338920063989412014-03-18T08:32:58.114-05:002014-03-18T08:32:58.114-05:00Thank you so much for your encouragement and great...Thank you so much for your encouragement and great suggestions. I have surgery in 38 days and would love to return to a minimalist home with 4 things to focus on, so I will make that my goal. But I still want you to come and hold my hand!<br /><br />What did you do with unfinished projects you intend to work on in retirement (while convalescing) such as photos, etc.? I totally get the one bag thing. How do you stage your work? Do you set up piles in one room for family to view, thrift, give away, sell or do you immediately go to task and load up the car and deliver to the respectful new owners? I guess you can see my OCD kicking in....<br /><br />I love you, your friendship and your amazing blog. I am so proud of you and KNOW for a fact you will feel so much lighter in your new place and you'll be able to focus on you and your "four things." Thanks for being there for all of us!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00929172512161570211noreply@blogger.com