I completely forgot about the stuff project today. I didn't think about what I would give away, or what I would write. I didn't take photos last night, or do any research. I turned on my iPad purely for the purpose of logging my food and exercise (I've gained 5 pounds!), saw the blogger app and experienced a slight jolt, as though I'd gotten an electrical shock.
Day 139, and this is the very first time I've forgotten.
Well, books are an easy one. I've set a minimum of six to count as "one thing." I noted with pleasure that many of the shelves are now occupied (and not overstuffed) with books that give me great pleasure just to see them, nothing middling or mediocre. I also noticed that my pajama drawer and my table linen drawers were neatly organized when I put away the clean clothes this morning. So the project is working, at least insofar as it is creating greater tranquility in my home.
I myself am not tranquil, however. I'm heading off to the Bentley all-staff meeting this afternoon to meet a whole host of new people for whom I'll be responsible for administrative services. It's exciting, but it's a big transition, and it's a lot of work. And when Emma got up this morning (I was fortunate to be able to work from home), she cuddled up to me, sighed, and said, "I'm going to miss you, Mamma."
I guess my head is so overstuffed, I've gotten rid of thoughts about the stuff project.
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