Son came up on Monday. We got his car dropped off, had a nice meal, a bit of cake and then we drove him back home. Not sure how long the car will be in with the mechanic. He has food enough to last and there is a shop about a mile away so he can walk there if anything else is needed. I'm hoping it won't be too long!
Today I got started back into the daily routine. Housework done. Another stack of magazines ready to read. A bit of shopping done. My meal plan is done but I messed up on the food shop so there are a couple of items I need to still pick up. There was no walk today as it actually rained. It made for a long day, but I seemed to get quite a bit more done so I'm feeling a little bit more productive.
I need to get back started on the decluttering again, but I'm struggling with a place to start. I suppose I might start with the easiest - clothes. So tomorrow I'm going to go through the wardrobe again. I'm don't really have loads of clothes, but I have more than I need. I think I can sort them into three categories - Walking Clothes, Comfy/House Clothes and those I wear when going out. I realised, when I was going on holiday, that there are some I hang on to that I don't really wear or feel that comfortable in. It's surprising when you're spending three + weeks away what clothes you actually need. When I was at my sisters this time, I wore all the capris I took - could have used another pair or two. I didn't wear all the tops - found I wasn't comfortable in a couple and two had defaults I hadn't seen until I got them into bright sunlight! My comfy clothes I wore them all. When I was packing there were certain items I avoided, and I don't wear them when I'm home! So why am I hanging on to them? Off to the charity shop they will go!
What do you find the easiest to get rid of?
Photo today - this is one of the photos I took in England. Mandarin Duck. I love these ducks. The males are really bright and colourful. There are a bunch of them that live in Christchurch Park in Ipswich. My sister always sends me photos of the ones she sees when she is walking there. While I was there I saw mostly females and a few of the young males, not so bright and colourful, but one time we were walking there and there was a pause in human noise and out he popped. He was so very bright and a real treat to see!
I haven't walked in Christchurch Park lately, Must get on the bus and have a free ride into town and a stroll and coffee there.Val
ReplyDeleteIt's a really lovely place to walk. So much to see and lovely places to just sit and enjoy the surroundings. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteYou put me to shame - I must restart my decluttering.
ReplyDeleteLoving the colours on the duck. xx
They are beautiful ducks. I feel really good about the decluttering I've done so far this week!
DeleteHope your son's car is fixed, soon.
ReplyDeleteYou had a very productive day! I think that decluttering clothes is a good place to start. Especially now that fall is here and you are probably putting away the summer stuff - maybe you can declutter the summer items you didn't wear and don't think you'll wear next year. Good luck with that.
The Mandarin duck is gorgeous!
It will be a couple of weeks apparently.
DeleteI feel quite productive this week as I've done quite a bit of decluttering. Reading your posts really got me in the frame of mind to do it again.
The duck is splendid! Good luck with the decluttering.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite ducks to see! Thanks. I feel good with what I've got done this week.
DeleteI ruthlessly decluttered all my coats and jackets the other day. It was so hard admitting that I'll never fit into them again. Then my friend decluttered her coats and gave me one she'd bought and never wore. It's absolutely gorgeous and will keep me toasty warm and stylish tok which is a definite bonus
ReplyDeleteI'm really trying to be honest about what I'll wear and what I won't. So far I think I've done a good job. Still got to go through the coats!
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