Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Minimizing

Part of what inspired the Great Purge of 2014 was my discovery of minimalism

It started with a BuzzFeed article that lead to some Googling. That searching lead me to find other blogs like Becoming Minimalist and Mindful Riot. One of my favorite things about Mindful Riot is that she likes the idea of minimalism but isn’t a hardcore shipper and recognizes it’s a process. She also writes about feminism which is a big sell for me.

I also love Tiny Houses. I think I’d feel too claustrophobic to live in one full time but they fascinate me. I love seeing the different designs and how every inch of the space is functional. The Boy and I aren’t Rockefellers or Astors so we probably won’t be getting a McMansion any time soon. It’s nice to see how people make the most of small spaces.

I’m still parsing down as I write this. Last night while putting away laundry I went through my closet and decided I didn’t need at least another 10 things. I want more space in my closet. Instead of storming the mall on Black Friday, I plan on making a Goodwill donation run. 

And maybe a trip to the bookstore. I do have a decent coupon and my local comic book shop is running some pretty decent deals. (Don't judge me. I said it's a process and I'm supporting a local business.)

That’s the other part of my inspiration with minimalism: money. Now when I go into stores, I try to avoid browsing. I have to ask myself what I need and not seek out new things out of boredom. My car is very close to paid for but a year of unemployment definitely had an impact on my finances. I need to stop spending. 

Another part of my Black Friday unloading will be dropping some books off at the library and one of the book sellers at my alma mater. I did that last month and got around $25 for my troubles. I want to see if I can make some extra money again.

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