Binge, Purge, Repeat

Lots of things are changing here. Not all at once. Mostly gradually, but I do have to give all thanks to the meece. Even as traumatizing as Mousepocalypse was, in the moments, it was definitely the impetus for getting rid of many things that no longer served us, or things that were past redemption. 

We made the first of many trips to Goodwill yesterday. I do not have the patience, or wherewithal to try to sell anything that was salvageable. I tried that with Facebook Marketplace, but I just cannot bear it. I can't. Same with regards to "garage" sales. I just can't. Nope. 

My beloved cleaned out his side of the bedroom closet yesterday. He said it looked like it did when we first moved in. It looks great. Now for my side. I have gotten rid of a considerable amount of clothing over the years, but I'm sure there is more I can let go of. I keep my sweaters and non-jean, non-good pants, (slacks, if you will ... I won't, but if you will, go for it) on one shelf, and some random items on the top-most shelf, up there with the spidey webs. 

It's actually an enjoyable process, learning to let go of THINGS. It's something I didn't learn from my parents, who are/were of the more hoardy mindset. The only way to NOT be like that is to NOT be like that. Why repeat patterns that do not work? 

We have been blessed with a very sizeable (for us) home. However, now that it's just us, Nettie, Jezebel and Bean, it's really too much. I don't think we're at tiny-house or RV-life levels yet, but I'm definitely thinking something with half or two-thirds the square footage would do us just fine, especially in Arizona, where we can utilize the outside, at least in the cooler months. 

The train has left the thoughts station. I got up to get Nettie her breakfast, and then did a few other things ... Sigh. 

Still have a lot of work stuffs to catch up on, but I always can see some light at the end of that particularly long tunnel. My biggest issue is minding my business and letting go of the things I cannot control. This is where my lack of social interaction skills shines through. I don't know how to deal with people, and in a 100% remote situation, it just makes it that much more challenging because tone of voice won't always come through in written communications. Imma just be me and let the rest work itself right out. 

Not a lot to talk about today. Just doing random things around the house. He is going to make soup for the first time in his life, and attempt to replicate this: 

Chicken Tortilla soup from Proximo

They don't really divulge what's inside the soup on the menu, but we've found some recipes that SOUND like they are close, so he's going to wing it and hope for the best. 

Oh, and if you want some random DVDs, let me know. We'll be going through our somewhat large-ish collection. Maybe I'll post some pictures tomorrow :) 

Happy Sundaying!