99% done but time for a rest

[susandennis]

I have two giant bags of trash that need to go down to the dumpsters but I'm too pooped to do it now. So first I'm going to sit a spell.

I am delighted with the work, however.

Before (from yesterday)



During



And After



See that red tray? One problem with this cabinet is that in a hurry, I just shove shit anywhere and close the doors. the red tray is now, officially, ANYWHERE. I'll put everything in there and when it gets full, I'll put it all away properly.

There is nothing behind that front row of stuff. Glorious empty space.

I still have too many notebooks, too many pens and pencils, too many cables and chargers and tablet holders BUT, for now, they all have their space and they are in their space and all is good. I take comfort in knowing there's more I can toss, if/when I need to.

I feel like I did not waste this day.

Oh and I made THE best tuna salad for lunch. Plus I only ate half.

I jammed my finger yesterday and ripped open a cuticle. Today, I aggravated it about a dozen times. I've gone through 3 bandaides. I'm putting it on the injured list. Wonder if Humana covers cuticle disability.

And the cats are exhausted.

Comments

[bill_schubert]

That's like the biggest Captain Kangaroo shoebox of good stuff anywhere.

[susandennis]

hahaha!! Yes, yes it is!

Also found 4 more original Google chargers and another Google wireless charger. I toyed with the idea of sending all to Matt and Cyndi but figured they'd come back and get the rest eventually. And, to make you proud*, I tossed out 5 mini to USB A cables. (*Also they wouldn't fit into the drawer cause it was so full of them.)

[bill_schubert]

I'm very proud of you.

[msconduct]

I particularly like the shelf full of perfectly fitting boxes. Glorious.

[susandennis]

Those are actually little drawers and they are wonderful. They are like these.

https://www.containerstore.com/s/closet/shoe-storage/clear-stackable-small-shoe-drawer/12d?productId=10000103&country=US¤cy=USD&cid=cse%7cSSC%7cGoogle%7cTCSP_X_US_EN_Closet_SSC_X_15234685802_130419318700_pla-1490338981804_en%7c&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=pla&adpos=&scid=scplp4010&sc_intid=4010&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsrWZBhC4ARIsAGGUJupYvBSj40EZec-yf2FZUqHWjMvssIfzhROpr20eBtnhshRsR_UVdJMaAnrBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[msconduct]

Oooh, the Container Store! One of my favourite places to visit in the US. It's only frustrating that I can't stuff the bigger containers into my suitcases.

[vysila]

There is nothing like that emotional high from decluttering and organizing. Such a good feeling. Don't you wonder how you managed to accumulate so much stuff? I know I do, I look at things and ask 'why did I ever buy this POS?' Must've had a reason at one point.

[mdlbear]

Well done! The red tray is brilliant -- I may have to steal that idea.

[susandennis]

I don't know what made me think of it and/or why I didn't think of it eons ago! BUT, I'm sure counting on it now.

[adafrog]

Yay clean!

[siglinde999]

I am astonished you had that much old junk. It seems to me you are pretty obsessive about getting rid of stuff.

[susandennis]

I'm also pretty exceptional at acquisition, too :)

[zephyr_phoenix]

You should see my bag of knick-knacks. I have everything you mentioned and more. LOL!! I don't have the Amazon tablet anymore... gave it to my friend Bola.