I have always been a pack rat. Once I acquire something, I find it hard to get rid of it. I always have some reason why not to get rid of it. One of the worst things is clothes. I have had clothes in my closet that I haven't worn in almost a decade. Not only are they out of style, but they no longer fit. My excuse? Oh, I will fit into them again eventually. Is that realistic? No friggin way. I like my food too much. My wife has gotten me to give quite a bit to Goodwill, so I guess I am getting better.
Another thing that I am bad with when it comes to saving, is computer gadgets and other electronic gismos. I must have 4 computer cases sitting in the guest room closet. All have a couple of pieces here and there that are either not working or obsolete. I basically only use my current computer for the internet and the occasional game. Why do I need to keep old hardware that I will never use? I was cleaning up in the game room this morning and found an old Hi-Fi VCR. I haven't used a VHS tape in quite a while, so will I get rid of it? Probably not. I also have 3 DVD players that are in perfect working condition that do not have a TV friend to go with it.
This brings me to another topic of discussion, the ever consistent urge to 'upgrade' to the lastest and greatest gadget. But I will save that for another day.
1 comment:
I also have a problem getting rid of stuff. The woman in my life is also key in helping me get rid of my stuff. Here in Germany they have drop boxes where you can put old clothes & I have used them a few times. I also have the gadget accumulation problem. Some stuff I use again, after I thought it was obsolete, so I'm pretty hesitant to get rid of anything. I still have to find a place for my broken stuff, which includes 2 CD drives & a VCR, at the bare minimum.
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