Survey #166 Response from C
| Briefly describe who will benefit from your efforts to declutter and get organized, and how they’ll benefit. Think about members of your household, but also about the larger world—e.g., the people who’ll buy your stuff at a garage sale, the shelter residents who’ll get your donations, the next generation of family who’ll carry a lighter load, and so on. | Oh, most of the above, mostly so that we have it easier to manoever in this place as we age. This is valid for the past efforts as well, as we have donated quite a bit already. Our next generation has "warned" us that they want nothing, so we should just give away what we want to whomever wants it/ can benefit from it. |
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| Tell us about a memory of a person or incident from the formative years of your life that influenced your attitudes and emotions about belongings, clutter, organizing, or any related subject. (For example: “Grandma’s house was packed to the rafters with stuff.”) | I grew up in so called developing world and saw how resourceful and creative people were with what they had; That made me think of everything having more than one use. At the same time, because we moved so often, many of my things were given away without my deciding/knowing. I was often left very sad. Later in life, I visited many homes and noted what worked and what didn't, in terms of organization and the effect of clutter and messes. |
| What is the strongest memory to which you feel connected by way of an object, such as a souvenir, photo, or keepsake? | The photo album my mother made for me about my childhood and teen years. |
| Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s). If we think that your question—and our answer—might be useful or instructive to The Clutter Fairy Weekly audience, we’ll share them in an upcoming episode. | Do you ever get the "itch" to declutter when visiting friends' homes which are a bit messy? |
| Future topics | yes, please another one on motivation. Getting started, keep going, and...finally finishing up the &%$§ blasted project. |
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