I have basically two months to downsize before the movers relocate everyone in our building for at least a month of renovations. I’ve known Mom and I have too much stuff for a long time, but have never been able to sustain the momentum to actually get rid of a significant amount. Right now, I’m feeling a bit like Dan in this strip. We’ll see how long it lasts. Mom is definitely on the “we just need to organize” team, though her physical condition places 99% of the work on me either way.
I can fully relate to this problem after my recent move from a 2 bedroom 1,070 sq. ft. apartment to a 1 bedroom 778 sq. ft. one. I am by no way a hoarder but as the last in my immediate family I have inherited all of what’s been left to us over the years which is precious to me.
I managed to pair it down some, but only the everyday things I rarely or never used were donated or tossed. Heartbreaking to have to decide what goes, but I managed to crowd it in.
I’m getting use to it now after a few months of figuring out where to put everything. I’ve even made it more “me” which is Southwestern Style so I don’t feel like I’m living in a shrine. Doubt I will be adding anything else soon.
I went from three closets and 3 rooms to one closet and one room. I can’t find anything and the new housemate says my house is disgusting. I welcome the new housemate to move out if it is so bad. That said, I hauled 3 loads of stuff on the bus to the church yard sale, and 2 carloads (friends with cars help). I’m sure I’ll find more to haul down there before Friday. After that, DAV gets the call to come and get it. For years now I have been taking my mom’s and dad’s stuff and writing stories around it and giving it to the family for Christmas. I think they’re on to me. I ask only for edible things….
stairsteppublishing over 1 year ago
When did we go from ‘not enough’ to ‘too much’?
seanfear over 1 year ago
like me with dinner leftovers in this house facepalm
Doctor Toon over 1 year ago
We had 2 yard sales this year and took a small load to the dump, still too much stuff
I’m at the point where if I don’t need it I don’t want it, except for books
I have too many books, but thats OK
Janet Gamble Premium Member over 1 year ago
Ahhh, I see the source of the problem!
elizabethvshaffer over 1 year ago
My life. And wondering if selling it off in my own “junktique” booth might viable.
The Legend of Brandon Sawyer over 1 year ago
I am assuming Dan is a minimalist?
goboboyd over 1 year ago
Minimalists are closet Pack Rats.
christineracine77 over 1 year ago
I have basically two months to downsize before the movers relocate everyone in our building for at least a month of renovations. I’ve known Mom and I have too much stuff for a long time, but have never been able to sustain the momentum to actually get rid of a significant amount. Right now, I’m feeling a bit like Dan in this strip. We’ll see how long it lasts. Mom is definitely on the “we just need to organize” team, though her physical condition places 99% of the work on me either way.
azkfwecho Premium Member over 1 year ago
Is there really a Candy Town? (What’s on her shirt).
BJIllistrated Premium Member over 1 year ago
I can fully relate to this problem after my recent move from a 2 bedroom 1,070 sq. ft. apartment to a 1 bedroom 778 sq. ft. one. I am by no way a hoarder but as the last in my immediate family I have inherited all of what’s been left to us over the years which is precious to me.
I managed to pair it down some, but only the everyday things I rarely or never used were donated or tossed. Heartbreaking to have to decide what goes, but I managed to crowd it in.
I’m getting use to it now after a few months of figuring out where to put everything. I’ve even made it more “me” which is Southwestern Style so I don’t feel like I’m living in a shrine. Doubt I will be adding anything else soon.
Mr. Impatient over 1 year ago
We are in the same boat. Small house, way too much stuff.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m sorry you got too much stuff.
Comicsandcookies over 1 year ago
There are some really good books about decluttering… in fact I feel my house is cluttered with books on decluttering!
willie_mctell over 1 year ago
My dad loved to “give” us stuff because he knew I couldn’t say no. Yup, it was quiet coercion.
Melki Premium Member over 1 year ago
Marie Kondo says to get rid of anything that doesn’t “spark joy.” In my house, that’s the cleaning products. Everything else, I love.
crazeekatlady over 1 year ago
I went from three closets and 3 rooms to one closet and one room. I can’t find anything and the new housemate says my house is disgusting. I welcome the new housemate to move out if it is so bad. That said, I hauled 3 loads of stuff on the bus to the church yard sale, and 2 carloads (friends with cars help). I’m sure I’ll find more to haul down there before Friday. After that, DAV gets the call to come and get it. For years now I have been taking my mom’s and dad’s stuff and writing stories around it and giving it to the family for Christmas. I think they’re on to me. I ask only for edible things….