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Comment on My 100 Thing List #3 (at 10% and barely begun) by Justin

Justin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:56:21 +0000

Thanks for the comment on my 100 thing list!… I love herman miller (eames era) furniture.. I would love to replace my popazon with leather eames chair one day.

Comment on Small – the new and improved bigger & better that will leave you feeling minty fresh and superior to everybody around you by 2livesimple

2livesimple — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:47:06 +0000

Response to Dave – There is no way we would be able to do this if we had children. Maybe 800 square feet would allow for a second bedroom??

I really appreciate your feedback, as you are one of my top inspirations in this process. It really is not something you would do overnight.

I do remember seeing the listing on eBay that had someone selling almost everything they owned. That is something I could never do!!!!!

Thanks again, Phil

Comment on Small – the new and improved bigger & better that will leave you feeling minty fresh and superior to everybody around you by Dave Bruno

Dave Bruno — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:27:37 +0000

Wow, that is a really radical move! With or without our stuff, I’m not sure we could fit in 600 square feet. Our three year old would definitely take over in such tight space.

Comment on Is it Just Me????? by 2livesimple

2livesimple — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:22:56 +0000

Thank you for your idea, I really want to see more people sharing how they would address these things.

I do think your idea is a very good one, but would recommend that a person check with their library before they assume the library would keep it. Some libraries will sell donated books. It may be used by the library, but may be in another branch, and sometimes they get so much stuff, that you would be amazed at what is simply thrown in the trash (but I’m sure different branches may use their own system).

I LOVE the library. Not only are there so many books at one branch, you can also look at getting books transfered from another for you. I even must admit that I enjoy paying fines. Even if you are late, it is still cheaper than buying a book.

Libraries are probably one of the all time best uses of tax dollars I can think of.

Comment on Is it Just Me????? by jopplynn

jopplynn — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:58:10 +0000

If you have a book you really want to have accessible and your library doesn’t own it, you could donate your copy to your local library. Three issues solved. 1. it’s no longer in your collection, 2. your library now owns it, 3. it’s accessible to you.

Comment on Walshing the CDs by Hum

Hum — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:13:18 +0000

I am continually astonished at the levels you have managed to weed out your possessions. I am still in the grips of the fear of not having something vital (in my mind, usually not in actuality).

You continue to inspire me!

Comment on Walshing the CDs by guynameddave

guynameddave — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:12:50 +0000

Seriously you don’t want to know how many books I have. I’m book-weak. That is, despite my earnest commitment to get down to 100 things by November 12th and maintain that level for at least a year, books have to be “outside” the challenge for now.

Good job. Keep it up!

Comment on Can you save too much paperwork / financial records? by Peter Walsh

Peter Walsh — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:29:02 +0000

Many thanks for the great comments about “It’s All Too Much” – I am thrilled that you’ve found the book useful in decluttering and taming that paperwork! I look forward to more details. Best. Peter

Comment on Is it Just Me????? by 2livesimple

2livesimple — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:03:02 +0000

Hi Sara,
I’m glad you found me, and I truly hope to get more open discussion amongst many people.

Ask yourself with each movie “Do I actually watch this with any regularity, and if not, why do I keep it?”

Of course this is easier said than done, but it is what I am trying to ask myself.

Weed through what you have, and try to make the easier decisions. Be gentle on yourself. Take a break, and go back to it later. I am finding that each time I go back, I do see it differently.

You weed 10 out of 100, and then next time you are only faced with 90% of what you had to deal with on the first round.

I have moved from my books to my CDs for right now, and will revisit the books after a bit.

Thanks for visiting me, and share any ideas you have. Phil

Comment on Is it Just Me????? by ucelluccia

ucelluccia — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:20:00 +0000

I have that problem approaching like a thunderstorm. The fiance and I are both DVD addicts. In combination, we have an estimated 300-something DVDs. We started by selling any duplicate copies (I think we had 4 copies each of Fight Club and Rounders). Then we got rid of multiple editions (special, collector’s, anniversary) of the same movie. The rule was to keep the one that had the most special features, of course. Now we’re slowly working on weeding out the remaining piles of movies. Let me know if you think of any awesome strategies!

(p. s. Found you through the “next blog” arrow; not just crazy person. Well, not always anyway.)

– Sara