Before I get started on food I'll say that I'm practically all moved in. We decided to take my dresser tomorrow since I won't even be sleeping there tonight. (air is broken). So I guess it's my last night here.
So you guys already know I eat REALLY bad. Not just fast food a couple times a week. Almost every day. I think it's starting to take a toll on me. Not just weight wise. I feel hairier. Gross I know. I could be losing my mind, but it could also be all the hormones in the meat I'm eating. I'm REALLY hoping Daniel and I can change our diet once I move in. I cannot keep living on fast food. I told him that I want to try and eat meat only 2-3 times a week. I'd like to give it up completely, but I know that's not going to happen. I really hope I can do this. The idea just kinda snuck up on me a few minutes ago.
I want to live better and care for my body better. I'm taking yoga as a class next semester so I hope that will help get me into the swing of it for me to do it on my own.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Well tomorrow's the big day!
I'm just about all moved into Daniels. The only thing that's really left here is my furniture, a few changes of clothes, my toiletries and the things in my dresser. I'd take pictures but with the giant wall of stuff in my room to go I think I'll pass until all the furniture is gone. Because it's not that impressive. My closet on the other hand is completely empty and lovely to look at. Ah I love empty space.
It's so weird like without my furniture the room (new) is so empty. I have a few reusable grocery bags full of stuff but most of it is stuff that will be going back in my dresser. I don't know why I took it out of there I just did. It's such a good feeling though. I feel like all my hard work is finally paying off. I can't wait to see the finished product. I feel like it will still not look cluttered even when my furniture is in there. I hope to take some pictures before I start unpacking.
At the same time I'm kind of feeling the shock of moving and the shock of not needing to declutter much more. I'm keeping all the pieces of furniture I have, so that aspect isn't going to change. I'm just scared I'm not going to have anything to do. Mostly since Daniel and I spend almost all of our away from home time at the mall and stores (however I rarely even buy anything). I came up with a list of things I'd like to do that don't involve buying anything (kind of).
Cook better/more/healthier
work out/yoga
read
garden
hang out with family
photography
paint
draw
xbox
learn keyboard? Probably not but who knows.
Even now I almost never buy anything. I'm just going to feel like shopping is completely off limits after this for some reason. Even though I don't really buy anything now. I guess I'm just scared I won't have anything to do. Also I won't be sleeping there until monday because they're getting their AC unit replaced. I haven't even been able to "unpack" because of how hot it's been up there (upper 90s). So I'm just gonna wait.
It's so easy to get wrapped up in feeling like I need more. I was browsing some dorm decor website and was looking at all the products these people wanted. I started feeling like I need more decor. But luckily I realized that I was just getting wrapped up in the moment. I'm the standard minimalist that loves bright, white rooms with no decor so I know I'd regret buying something as soon as I did. That's just how I work.
Man I can't wait for fall. I love boots I have a black suede pair and a brown pair. I love scarves too! Is it weird that I'm getting excited about wearing the same fall clothes over and over? Who knows maybe I'll change my mind once I do it, but right now it sounds exciting! I'm pathetic lol.
I want to buy a nice big white orchid for my desk when I move in. I used to have one, but my mom kinda took over and ended up taking it. Now she has a collection of probably 15 orchids that never bloom. My desk will be directly across from the window so I'm hoping it will get enough sun. I'm not sure how bright it gets in there.
I'm trying to get used to the idea of not having satellite for my tv. I need to buy a cable so that I can watch netflix from my computer. If I had xbox live i'd be able to watch it, but I don't. And it's expensive. Ugh. I shouldn't need live to watch netflix. Oh well. More creativity time!
It's so weird like without my furniture the room (new) is so empty. I have a few reusable grocery bags full of stuff but most of it is stuff that will be going back in my dresser. I don't know why I took it out of there I just did. It's such a good feeling though. I feel like all my hard work is finally paying off. I can't wait to see the finished product. I feel like it will still not look cluttered even when my furniture is in there. I hope to take some pictures before I start unpacking.
At the same time I'm kind of feeling the shock of moving and the shock of not needing to declutter much more. I'm keeping all the pieces of furniture I have, so that aspect isn't going to change. I'm just scared I'm not going to have anything to do. Mostly since Daniel and I spend almost all of our away from home time at the mall and stores (however I rarely even buy anything). I came up with a list of things I'd like to do that don't involve buying anything (kind of).
Cook better/more/healthier
work out/yoga
read
garden
hang out with family
photography
paint
draw
xbox
learn keyboard? Probably not but who knows.
Even now I almost never buy anything. I'm just going to feel like shopping is completely off limits after this for some reason. Even though I don't really buy anything now. I guess I'm just scared I won't have anything to do. Also I won't be sleeping there until monday because they're getting their AC unit replaced. I haven't even been able to "unpack" because of how hot it's been up there (upper 90s). So I'm just gonna wait.
It's so easy to get wrapped up in feeling like I need more. I was browsing some dorm decor website and was looking at all the products these people wanted. I started feeling like I need more decor. But luckily I realized that I was just getting wrapped up in the moment. I'm the standard minimalist that loves bright, white rooms with no decor so I know I'd regret buying something as soon as I did. That's just how I work.
Man I can't wait for fall. I love boots I have a black suede pair and a brown pair. I love scarves too! Is it weird that I'm getting excited about wearing the same fall clothes over and over? Who knows maybe I'll change my mind once I do it, but right now it sounds exciting! I'm pathetic lol.
I want to buy a nice big white orchid for my desk when I move in. I used to have one, but my mom kinda took over and ended up taking it. Now she has a collection of probably 15 orchids that never bloom. My desk will be directly across from the window so I'm hoping it will get enough sun. I'm not sure how bright it gets in there.
I'm trying to get used to the idea of not having satellite for my tv. I need to buy a cable so that I can watch netflix from my computer. If I had xbox live i'd be able to watch it, but I don't. And it's expensive. Ugh. I shouldn't need live to watch netflix. Oh well. More creativity time!
Saturday, July 23, 2011
For me
So after reading various blogs I came to realize that my blog isn't really your standard blog. It's not full of challenges, advice, or questions for my audience. It's about my minimalist journey. For me this blog is like a public diary, except only on one topic. So if it's annoying to read about myself I completely understand. I believe I said this in the beginning, but this blog is for me. I'd probably make it private, but in the back of my head I'd like to think someone is reading it. I may even delete it (but save the posts for myself) when I'm done. Just thought I'd share that.
Lately I've been thinking about clothes a lot. I really want to go through my wardrobe. Just a few more days. I know there's stuff in there that I can eliminate that I had initially wanted. However, I really want less. I realized where the bulk of my clothes are and that's in short sleeve shirts. I'm guessing I probably have about 30. I've just kinda been obsessed with the idea of only having a few items of clothing in each category and replacing them either when they wear out, or after 6 months if I'm tired of them. Kind of a disposable wardrobe if you will. I tend to go through shirts fast. When I like a shirt I wear it a lot. *Gross alert* Unfortuantely, I kind of have over active sweat glands and am not treated for it or anything. So all my shirts get deodorant burned into them when they are in the dryer. It really sucks. So this idea appeals to me. Usually I'll have shirts that sit in my closet because they're my favorites. But they have that problem so I just end up getting sad because I can't wear them. I really want to replace the shirts I have. I know there's like 5 of them that need to be replaced.
I also have a few t-shirts that I'm not sure what to do with. I have concert shirts that I'm going to keep and probably not count. Mostly because they're keepsakes and I don't even really wear them. Then there's t-shirts that Daniel likes on me, but I'm not crazy about. I guess I can get rid of those. I just want clothes that I won't feel bad about disposing of when I'm done with them.
Today I was kind of bad and bought some storage things. The first thing I bought was a $3 pencil case thing. I really like it. It's black, zips, and is this hard rubbery type material. Similar to like a camera case, but longer obviously. I want to either use it for make-up, pens and pencils (although I have a desk), or my art pencils. All of these things are already being stored in some way, but I just couldn't pass it up because it's my style. I'm leaning towards make-up for it. The second thing I bought was under the bed storage bag things. They were 2 for $5 and pretty big (atleast 30" in length I can't remember the width). I plan on using one for winter jackets and scarves and the other one for bigger bags I have. I actually bought a purse holder clip thing that goes on a closet door yesterday. However, I don't think my bigger bags will look right/be too heavy for the system.
Since my current bed is a mattress on the floor, I'm going to be an American and take advantage of the under the bed space in my new room. Not because I don't have room in my closet, but because I want to keep my closet as empty as possible. There's no point in storing winter clothes in my closet when it's 95 degrees out. My new closet is unfortunately a little bigger than the one I have now. Haha to think how many women would think I'm crazy for saying that. I just want to be able to see everything I have. As opposed to being shoved in the dark corners of the closet. Mostly because I'm kind of OCD and if I can't see it in a glance, then I will keep revisiting it to see if I can get rid of anything.
Once I'm done with clothes I'm going to tackle jewelry. I don't have a ton, but I almost never wear any of it. I'm sure my mom will want a decent amount of it. I have a hard time finding jewelry that looks right on me. :( Then Maybe sketchbooks after that. I only really want 2. My big one and the little one Daniel had special ordered for me.
Lately I've been thinking about clothes a lot. I really want to go through my wardrobe. Just a few more days. I know there's stuff in there that I can eliminate that I had initially wanted. However, I really want less. I realized where the bulk of my clothes are and that's in short sleeve shirts. I'm guessing I probably have about 30. I've just kinda been obsessed with the idea of only having a few items of clothing in each category and replacing them either when they wear out, or after 6 months if I'm tired of them. Kind of a disposable wardrobe if you will. I tend to go through shirts fast. When I like a shirt I wear it a lot. *Gross alert* Unfortuantely, I kind of have over active sweat glands and am not treated for it or anything. So all my shirts get deodorant burned into them when they are in the dryer. It really sucks. So this idea appeals to me. Usually I'll have shirts that sit in my closet because they're my favorites. But they have that problem so I just end up getting sad because I can't wear them. I really want to replace the shirts I have. I know there's like 5 of them that need to be replaced.
I also have a few t-shirts that I'm not sure what to do with. I have concert shirts that I'm going to keep and probably not count. Mostly because they're keepsakes and I don't even really wear them. Then there's t-shirts that Daniel likes on me, but I'm not crazy about. I guess I can get rid of those. I just want clothes that I won't feel bad about disposing of when I'm done with them.
Today I was kind of bad and bought some storage things. The first thing I bought was a $3 pencil case thing. I really like it. It's black, zips, and is this hard rubbery type material. Similar to like a camera case, but longer obviously. I want to either use it for make-up, pens and pencils (although I have a desk), or my art pencils. All of these things are already being stored in some way, but I just couldn't pass it up because it's my style. I'm leaning towards make-up for it. The second thing I bought was under the bed storage bag things. They were 2 for $5 and pretty big (atleast 30" in length I can't remember the width). I plan on using one for winter jackets and scarves and the other one for bigger bags I have. I actually bought a purse holder clip thing that goes on a closet door yesterday. However, I don't think my bigger bags will look right/be too heavy for the system.
Since my current bed is a mattress on the floor, I'm going to be an American and take advantage of the under the bed space in my new room. Not because I don't have room in my closet, but because I want to keep my closet as empty as possible. There's no point in storing winter clothes in my closet when it's 95 degrees out. My new closet is unfortunately a little bigger than the one I have now. Haha to think how many women would think I'm crazy for saying that. I just want to be able to see everything I have. As opposed to being shoved in the dark corners of the closet. Mostly because I'm kind of OCD and if I can't see it in a glance, then I will keep revisiting it to see if I can get rid of anything.
Once I'm done with clothes I'm going to tackle jewelry. I don't have a ton, but I almost never wear any of it. I'm sure my mom will want a decent amount of it. I have a hard time finding jewelry that looks right on me. :( Then Maybe sketchbooks after that. I only really want 2. My big one and the little one Daniel had special ordered for me.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Feeling kind of bored
I really want to go through my clothes! Oh well I guess I'll be able to in a couple of days. I really need a hobby. I bought an xbox, but idk I need a game that I really like for it. Games are so expensive!
Before, my minimalist goal was to live what what I need and love, nothing more. I think my needs and loves are changing though. I'm realizing that I am obsessed with living this way. Almost to the point where I'm not really living. I think I need to get rid of more clothes. Like maybe only keep 40-50 items (not including intimates and pjs). I'm just wasting so much time doing this! It's honestly getting frustrating. But then another part of me thinks: what else would I be doing if I wasn't doing this? Probably tv, computer, making art that frustrates me. Maybe it's not wasting my time I don't really know. I just know I want to be at a point where I don't have to go through things. I just want there to be nothing to go through.
The stuff remaining now is stuff that I feel I cannot simplify anymore. I have a lighter, flashlight, goo gone, empty wall plug in air freshener, wallets. For my wallets I have 4. One that I'm currently using and love. It's like a metal cigarette case. The second one I have is one my now passed grandmother gave to me which is actually really minimal. It's small, black, and leather. The third is a vera bradley wristlet I got from Daniel's mom for christmas last year (I think it was around $30). The fourth is an anime character wallet. Sounds lame I know but the character is Totoro and it's my favorite movie from child hood. I still watch it sometimes. The style is similar to this one:
If I were to get rid of one it would probably be that one. I have many sketchbooks that I don't use. Daniel bought one for me that he actually special ordered. My mom bought me one for my birthday. The other two I bought. 3 of those are small and one of the one's I bought was big. I have art supplies: water colors, prisma colors (as I mentioned many times before are expensive but I don't use them. I'd sell them if I had a buyer), markers I feel like I'll use but never do. Lots of drawing pencils, but they're all different shades. I have 2 nail polishes I bought on the cruise $10 a bottle that change color in the sun. So stupid. I should've only bought 1. I really need to stop buying stuff I'm not sure about. It's such a waste of money. I have more stuff too. Just to give you an idea of why I'm frustrated.
Well I hope to get a good portion of my stuff moved in there tomorrow and I hope to be completely done by sunday. Hopefully I'll be able to calm down then.
Before, my minimalist goal was to live what what I need and love, nothing more. I think my needs and loves are changing though. I'm realizing that I am obsessed with living this way. Almost to the point where I'm not really living. I think I need to get rid of more clothes. Like maybe only keep 40-50 items (not including intimates and pjs). I'm just wasting so much time doing this! It's honestly getting frustrating. But then another part of me thinks: what else would I be doing if I wasn't doing this? Probably tv, computer, making art that frustrates me. Maybe it's not wasting my time I don't really know. I just know I want to be at a point where I don't have to go through things. I just want there to be nothing to go through.
The stuff remaining now is stuff that I feel I cannot simplify anymore. I have a lighter, flashlight, goo gone, empty wall plug in air freshener, wallets. For my wallets I have 4. One that I'm currently using and love. It's like a metal cigarette case. The second one I have is one my now passed grandmother gave to me which is actually really minimal. It's small, black, and leather. The third is a vera bradley wristlet I got from Daniel's mom for christmas last year (I think it was around $30). The fourth is an anime character wallet. Sounds lame I know but the character is Totoro and it's my favorite movie from child hood. I still watch it sometimes. The style is similar to this one:
Well I hope to get a good portion of my stuff moved in there tomorrow and I hope to be completely done by sunday. Hopefully I'll be able to calm down then.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Haters
I don't have any haters yet, but reading various blogs I know they're out there. I can't believe people are "hatin' on" minimalists!! I mean seriously? How could someone feel comfortable doing that? Minimalists don't buy things and don't have nearly the negative environmental impact as those people who are criticizing the lifestyle. What is wrong with not wanting to buy things?! It really disgusts me that people criticize a lifestyle that is causing ZERO harm. I hate that people are doing it (hating) because it's against what capitalist society tells us.
People also think we're doing it to be trendy. Seriously?? I'm 20 years old and I'm not doing it to be trendy. I don't even tell people I'm doing this besides on my blog! Even then I don't have any followers and I don't try to promote my blog. I have the link at the bottom of my facebook page, and I believe I wrote 1 or 2 notes about it on facebook. That's it. Nobody even knows I'm trying to live my life like this besides Daniel, and anyone who reads this blog. I don't even talk to my family about it. Also, I wanted to live like this for a few years now (probably about 6 or 7 to trace it back to the earliest days) BEFORE I even knew there was a name for it. I honestly thought I had some weird form of OCD. Then I found Miss Minimalist's blog who answered all my questions and pretty much told me it was ok to live like this and that there are people out there who do too. So maybe some people out there do it to be trendy, but I'm definitely not. Living with less honestly makes me happy. Sorry for the rant, but I just cannot believe people out there.
People also think we're doing it to be trendy. Seriously?? I'm 20 years old and I'm not doing it to be trendy. I don't even tell people I'm doing this besides on my blog! Even then I don't have any followers and I don't try to promote my blog. I have the link at the bottom of my facebook page, and I believe I wrote 1 or 2 notes about it on facebook. That's it. Nobody even knows I'm trying to live my life like this besides Daniel, and anyone who reads this blog. I don't even talk to my family about it. Also, I wanted to live like this for a few years now (probably about 6 or 7 to trace it back to the earliest days) BEFORE I even knew there was a name for it. I honestly thought I had some weird form of OCD. Then I found Miss Minimalist's blog who answered all my questions and pretty much told me it was ok to live like this and that there are people out there who do too. So maybe some people out there do it to be trendy, but I'm definitely not. Living with less honestly makes me happy. Sorry for the rant, but I just cannot believe people out there.
Limiting
So just now I came up with a list of the amount of clothes I'm limiting myself. Normally I don't actually congratulate myself but for the first time in my minimalist journey I've been coming up with solutions that I think will work for me. The list I'm about to write is of stuff I feel like I need for essentials to my wardrobe that I don't have OR maxes for the amount of clothes I'm allowing myself.
Stuff I Need:
strapless bra
Good pairs of skinny jeans (not ripped) (2-3)
Black belt
Brown belt
backpack
good dressy black shoes
Limits:
socks (14)
undies (14)
bras (6) (1 strapless)
tank tops (14)
long sleeves (10)
short sleeves (14) Atleast 5 should be dressy
dresses (8) 2-3 should be dressy
sweatshirts/cardigans (5)
coats (4)
pants (10)
shorts (6)
skirts (5)
work clothes (?)
sleep pants (2)
sleep shorts (2)
sleep shirts (4)
This is blindly setting a limit. I honestly have no idea how many of these items I have right now besides socks. Most of my clothes are at Daniels house right now, or else I'd probably count them up. Also, I don't plan on completely maxing any of these besides undies, tank tops, short sleeves, bras, and socks. Also I know my limits aren't very minimal but as of right now these are the amounts I'm comfortable with. Realistically after living like this for 6m-1y I will probably decrease my limits. I'm just going to try this for a while. Also for all I know I could be way under my limits right now. If that's the case then I'll lower my limits. I didn't include any accessories. Mostly because I'm not really worried about it. I have probably 5 scarves, 1 hat, and 1 pair of gloves. Great now I really want to count but can't.
Stuff I Need:
strapless bra
Good pairs of skinny jeans (not ripped) (2-3)
Black belt
Brown belt
backpack
good dressy black shoes
Limits:
socks (14)
undies (14)
bras (6) (1 strapless)
tank tops (14)
long sleeves (10)
short sleeves (14) Atleast 5 should be dressy
dresses (8) 2-3 should be dressy
sweatshirts/cardigans (5)
coats (4)
pants (10)
shorts (6)
skirts (5)
work clothes (?)
sleep pants (2)
sleep shorts (2)
sleep shirts (4)
This is blindly setting a limit. I honestly have no idea how many of these items I have right now besides socks. Most of my clothes are at Daniels house right now, or else I'd probably count them up. Also, I don't plan on completely maxing any of these besides undies, tank tops, short sleeves, bras, and socks. Also I know my limits aren't very minimal but as of right now these are the amounts I'm comfortable with. Realistically after living like this for 6m-1y I will probably decrease my limits. I'm just going to try this for a while. Also for all I know I could be way under my limits right now. If that's the case then I'll lower my limits. I didn't include any accessories. Mostly because I'm not really worried about it. I have probably 5 scarves, 1 hat, and 1 pair of gloves. Great now I really want to count but can't.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Zero waste home
So a while back I some how stumbled across the "zero waste home". I think it's great what they're doing. Every time I see the videos or read Bea's blog (the woman who the zero waste home belongs to) I get motivated. Maybe not to stop using plastic, but to purge more. One aspect of minimalism I've kind of disliked is that women tend to disregard make up and such and stick to a really low maintenance appearance. However, Bea does not disregard fashion or make up. She looks good with owning very minimal clothes and makeup. Also, Bea's home is like my dream. I love her home and her wardrobe. Her home is very close to my own style. Her fashion style is how I would like to dress. It really inspires me to get rid of more clothes and buy more of what I like. Not only does she have an awesome very minimal wardrobe, but she buys most of it from thrift stores. It just shows me that it can be done :)
Here's some videos of them:
Here's some videos of them:
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