Trying To Declutter

A month or two ago, I wrote a blog or two about clutter and how it just never ends. Recently my aide decided to pack up some of it in plastic bags. I am neurotic about throwing anything out with my name and address on it without shredding it which means, I have to look at each item, then destroy any personal information and put the rest into a bag for recycling, another one of my shticks.

The other day I decided to work on something and when I went to find what I needed, it was no where to be found. So after searching where I thought it should be and not finding it, I knew it was time to attack the clutter. So I started sifting through it. I opened old mail. One told me I had been nominated to serve on a local committee. Since I missed the meeting, which was about six weeks ago and never responded, I am no longer a candidate.

I never found what I was looking for so I will have to continue this project. However I did fill one large bag with paper, both shredded and whole for recycling. I sorted some that I felt I still needed and either put them in files or piles to be filed. At least, it was a start!