Empty Studio to a Full 2-bedroom Apartment
Empty Studio to a Full 2-bedroom Apartment I left Maine with a suitcase.That's all I had with me when I attended the unpaid flight attendant training in Pittsburgh. I packed a couple different outfits and other essentials, and it [...]
What is Minimalism?
What is Minimalism? I am not getting rid of everything I own and living in a monastery. I’m also not going to stop doing things that I enjoy. Both time and money will be spent in better ways. [...]
I’m organizing a minimalist march. What?
I'm organizing a minimalist march. What? No. I’m not organizing a march. That’s not what this blog is about. I’m a wordsmith, and I simply like alliteration. My original thoughts on the subject of minimalism came in February. [...]
Pop the Big Question
Pop the Big Question The answer may be obvious or perhaps it may be awkward; but if someone were to pop the big question, what would you say? The big question is "what gives your life meaning?" You probably [...]
It’s just a plain white mug
It's just a plain white mug Ever since I decided to begin the journey to become a minimalist, I’ve been taking glasses and mugs out of my cupboard. Packing is day 3 in the journey. I live by myself. Yet, [...]
Packing it up
I created a grand plan to reduce the clutter or "decrapification" of my second bedroom. I didn't plan a party because I knew that it required more than simply boxing things up. Some of the items had moved from Philly [...]
Re-learning how to be Free
Re-learning how to be free When I was growing up, my parents always introduced both my sister and me to new things. I took gymnastic and dance classes, piano, saxophone, flying, golf, and tennis lessons. I only stuck with [...]
The Acclimation to Accumulation
The Acclimation to Accumulation Hoarding Cleanup - Florida on Flickr by Advanced Bio Treatment Professional organizers. Storage units. Closet designers. PODS. The Container Store. There is a whole industry that caters towards people who accumulate [...]