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This obviously isn’t my pantry, but it shows my feelings right now. I’m a bit overwhelmed, even though I AM making some progress (I think.)
Two years ago, more or less, I cleaned out our walk-in pantry and felt very virtuous. I’m both a bit of a hoarder and a slob, so getting the whole area cleaned out felt great. Then two years of essentially stuffing things wherever I could find a spot ensued. ( Did I mention I’m a slob?)
SO – We have been eating keto for awhile now. Both of us are very happy with the food we can eat, and I’m adding to our ‘go-to’ GOOD recipes all the time. That said, I’ve been noticing that I’m having to dig deeply to get to the things or appliances I want, and this is dumb. What I use all the time should be easily accessible.
So today I’ve started cleaning out the pantry, either giving away or storing what we aren’t using, throwing away what we’re not eating, and re-organizing the rest. So far, I’ve spent an hour and a half, basically making a mess in there. This will improve the more time I spend in there, so I’m concentrating on not feeling overwhelmed and running away.
I am officially taking a break now and we’ll have lunch, and then I’ll do another hitch. This will probably take a couple of days. I’ll take pics when the job is finally done.
I hope I’m not the ONLY person who needs to clean stuff out….
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No Linda, you are not the only one 🙂
I have also been good for hoarding, but I am learning not to. Not so much…
I have been down-sizing more than usual for the last half year and I have delivered many boxes and bags in that time. Less to move with next time and more cheap.
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I’m proud of you, Irene, and thanks for letting me know I am not completely alone in this problem. I got the major stuff done in the pantry today. I’ll do a bit more tomorrow and then will see how things work. It should be better.
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I use to feel released, when I have got rid of things, as I really don’t need or use any longer.
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I feel the same way, Irene. I also like the fact that others may enjoy the things I donate. I also like to be able to have better access to the things I need, rather than having to move other things, or paw through a pile. I’m hoping to finish the redo of the pantry by the end of the weekend.
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All good luck!
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THANKS!
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You are in good company. I have slob and hoarder issues too. 😀
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I KNEW I liked you, Robin!!!! :0)
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😃
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