I am so happy to finally be saying goodbye to winter these past couple of weeks. We still haven't experienced many warm, sunny days around here, but the snow is melting and it's no longer below zero so I'll take it! I love winter, don't get me wrong, but my enthusiasm for it wavers around February. Sometimes January. It is now April. So about time for us to enjoy some glorious spring weather! (And about time for my pressure headaches to go away- I get them on gloomy, rainy days.)
I got started on some spring cleaning this past weekend. It felt so good. I finally tackled my closet and filled a large garbage bag with any clothing I no longer wore or loved. It wasn't easy. I hung on to many items out of guilt- because I spent good money on them, because they were a gift, because I hope they would fit me later. Finally letting go of that guilt and removing those items from my closet was very freeing. I'm sure you've heard all about this before or have experienced spring cleaning yourselves. But seriously, de-cluttering is awesome! I honestly wish that I had the guts to empty my entire closet and start from scratch, but that's going a little too far for me. I'd miss my striped shirts and dresses too much;) The point is that I started, and now I cannot wait to tackle other areas of my home, like my bookshelves!
More and more it feels like we have too much stuff that we don't use. Recently we found out that my sister will be moving out in a couple of months and we might have a move of our own on the horizon. If needing more space wasn't motivating me enough to get rid of clutter, the prospect of packing sure is!
In the mean time, I know that the arrival of Spring is going to do us some good around here. More walks outside, picnics, cold drinks and lighter clothing are all making me happy right now. Spending more time outside is always good for my soul, I'm so happy that the long days stuck indoors are over!
So jealous that you get to enjoy spring! Still holding out for it here. I de-cluttered my closet recently too. It's so refreshing to be organized and shed that extra stuff!
ReplyDeleteOh, I sympathize with you still going through winter, in Ontario our winters can often last into May, it's brutal! And yes, being rid of "stuff" is such a good feeling. Thanks for stopping by:)
DeleteYou are sooo lucky! It just snowed on Monday AND Tuesday. As in April 8th and 9th. APRIL!! Whyyyyy? I can't wait for warmer weather so that I can spend my days outside with my baby!
ReplyDeleteI hear you, snow in April is ridiculous! I can see on Friday that it's supposed to snow here, but I'm choosing to believe it won't, I need spring!!
DeleteOh I need to do more spring cleaning :)! Thanks for your sweet comment by the way. It meant a lot to me :) beautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteThis whole spring cleaning thing is probably going to last a few more weeks for me, so much to do/get rid of! Thanks for checking out my blog:)
DeleteRachael! I was just perusing Dana's latest post @ Wonder Forest, and noticed that you have a very lovely name. I suppose I'm biased because it's mine too haha (and spelt the best way I might add). So I thought I'd give you virtual high five for having an awesome name ;)
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Thanks! I don't run into too many other Rachael's who spell their name like we do, I think it looks the prettiest (so did my mom when she named me haha!) Thanks for saying hi, I'm going to check your blog out too:)
DeleteOh I so wish that it was spring here! Wisconsin is LAME.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time coming and I'm hoping it's here to stay! Thanks for stopping by:)
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