Simplify

Today I sorted my craft room/office. After going through all the drawers and etc I was able to fill an entire big black trash bag with trash.

I threw away the French textbook I used in college and somehow determined to keep and then further determined to bring with me here as though learning one language would not be enough. It is currently in my paper recycle bin and I will sleep better because of it!

I threw out an old cold laminator I got at a yard sale that you can't find the laminator sheets for even if you live in the US by a Staples, let alone in Neufahrn, Deutschland.

I threw away a large bag of lava rocks from Furtaventura. I already have a cup full in a cute jar as a memory and I am freeing myself from trying to find a crafty purpose for the rest of it.

I threw away a basket (with sharply broken handle) and all the toys in it (save a very very few). Now that was satisfying. If the girls look in that black bag in the garage I will be in trouble.

I also have a bag of things to give to friends and things to sell. One room down and many more to go! We got the shipping bid last night and it will cost is almost $3,000, after TI pays their part, to ship a 20 foot container home. I have work to do! But I am embracing this moment as a chance to simplify!

Elaine St James would be so proud. ; )