Decluttering Journey
Today I decided that I would keep an electronic journal of my decluttering journey. I’m not sure that it’s fit for anyone to read except me; but I think it’s important for me to keep track of my progress so I have a record of my struggles and my success. My dear husband, Ray, hates clutter. He is a “hider”. He puts things in drawers and boxes and sometimes forgets where he puts them (sometimes he forgets that he ever touched an item). I myself would rather have everything out in the open so that eventually my eye will fall upon what I need. Alternatively, I like having things in labeled containers, drawers, or notebooks so I can find them quickly if/when needed (assuming I’ve taken the time to return them to their assigned spaces). Ray and I have talked, on and off, about setting a timer and working together to declutter our apartment for some time. We agreed to do it; but we cherish this time together. Ray doesn’t seem enthusiastic a...