What day is this again?

[ksmith]

Tuesday. Ok.

Yesterday, Kuro's Check Engine light went on and stayed on, even though the gas tank was full and the cap was cranked down so hard that I have trouble opening it. I'll be taking him in for service on Thursday. I hope it's the cap or a hose, something simple and cheap.

I spent part of the evening culling the closet for a clothing drive. One purse, five pairs of shoes, and many clothes later--jeans. khakis, and a couple of casual suits--I have more room in the closet, but it's still a mess, filled with things that are ok-but-not-great and a few things I wear to death. I know the rule is that you should get rid of clothes/shoes if you haven't worn them in a year, and I'm actively breaking that one. I have things I haven't worn in 5-6 years or more, dress suits that are classic enough to still be in style but that I need to lose weight to fit into. So I'll lose 15 pounds, try them on, and if they fit,then I'll decide to get rid of them. It's like I can't let them have the last laugh. I'll get rid of them because I want to, not because I have to.

Yeah, I know. The line for that neurosis forms over there.

Still haven't started on tax stuff. The goal is to ship it out on Monday. I could start tonight, and do a little at a time, and be done. Or I could wait until Friday night and add that frisson of irritated panic to the mix. Guess which option I'll pick?

Comments

[scarlettina.livejournal.com]

I know whereof you speak with regard to cleaning out the closet. A couple of months back, I did a purge and donated 2 bags of clothes to the Society for the Blind. Well, they're pickign up again on April 2, and I expect to have at least another bag or two for them. And I know the feeling about keeping stuff I don't fit into anymore. Hope springs eternal. ::grin::

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

I think I could toss half my closet and not miss it--pullovers in blah colors, pants that fit but don't look great, or that don't match any of my shirts/tops.

Then there's this dress... I haven't worn a dress in about six years. I have worn this dress once, probably 10 years ago. It's a garden party-type thing with short sleeves and a flowing, mid-calf skirt. Black and white flowers, more muted than it sounds since black is the dominant color. Not my style, but I'm loathe to get rid of it. I like it.

There's still room to toss. This was the first pass. I Will Be Ruthless.

Yeah.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Maybe we should swap? This stuff is always more interesting when you're doing someone else's stuff rather than your own.

I also need to do my taxes and go through my closet to chuck out stuff I haven't worn in a while. My rule of thumb is three years though, because I can always convince myself that the reason I didn't wear the garment in question is that the season was hotter/colder/wetter/dryer than normal, and that the garment will be perfect next time that season comes around.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

It is, isn't it? You can be more ruthless with someone else's stuff because you don't bring all the baggage to the project.