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Thursday, 23 May 2013
The Double D Queen
Never in my life did I think I could call myself the Double "D" queen but here we are.
D= Donate + D=Dump. These have become my two go to questions. There are a few things we will attempt to sell but truth be told there is not much worth in anything left. So much of what we have has survived over ten moves, two kids and a dog. Much of what I still have comes from my wedding or before some 15 years ago. So we are at another Dump run. This time the vacume my husband used to death that is now missing a wheel. Two boxes of beautifully framed artwork that I am embarassed to say are mine but I spent too much on the framing for the show so I had hoped to recycle it. That was six years ago. Broken kids furniture and toys loved and abused through all the crazy toddler stages.
Our next hurdle seems to be getting out of our current lease. Beyond that we have to keep the place reasonably clean for last minute viewings. We need to pack and clean and book a truck. June will prove to be a busy month with school ending, extra work shifts and extra curriculars. But I look forward to our simpler summer in limbo. I hope it feels like a vacation but doesn't go by too fast.
D= Donate + D=Dump. These have become my two go to questions. There are a few things we will attempt to sell but truth be told there is not much worth in anything left. So much of what we have has survived over ten moves, two kids and a dog. Much of what I still have comes from my wedding or before some 15 years ago. So we are at another Dump run. This time the vacume my husband used to death that is now missing a wheel. Two boxes of beautifully framed artwork that I am embarassed to say are mine but I spent too much on the framing for the show so I had hoped to recycle it. That was six years ago. Broken kids furniture and toys loved and abused through all the crazy toddler stages.
Our next hurdle seems to be getting out of our current lease. Beyond that we have to keep the place reasonably clean for last minute viewings. We need to pack and clean and book a truck. June will prove to be a busy month with school ending, extra work shifts and extra curriculars. But I look forward to our simpler summer in limbo. I hope it feels like a vacation but doesn't go by too fast.
Monday, 6 May 2013
The benefit of time
For once in our life we have the luxury of time to stew on our decisions before they are implemented. There is breathing room. I hope you all get this indulgence at least once in your chaotic life. It is necessary to exam all the details in advance so as not to have to reflect on them later in regret. I can say we have really thought about this in a calm rational manner, but only after some time. I am still moved with the anticipation of a less stressful near future. But I am finding the benefit of time in making such a life altering decision.
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