If given a chance would you hoard a lot of stuff?

@Threepio I think you were right..it’s the pain when we were young and helpless .. As a kid I’ve join little girls clique after church activities and all of us gather… we keep exchanging letter sets to one another..the designs you haven’t got are the ones you are going to trade in..only if the other wants to trade with you. They have older sisters that aren’t that old that can support their hobby. Since all of my sibs are boys and the youngest of them are 11 years older than me and my parents can’t relate to any fancy paper collection. I only have one Aunt that looks after me, dresses me up and does my hair not even suitable with my face shape.. I act shabby in beautiful dress because there’s not enough lady like in the house I can aspire with…both of my mom, including my aunt looks frowning when gets dressed, it wasn’t pleasing. I grew up wearing pretty stuff uncomfortable..I was left out in the group but in school I was the envy since I have cute stuff papers and wearing pretty clothes…And until I was in high school everyone’s obsessed with being neat including any stuff you use or wear..that has given me an impact as until now still have the desire of these stings. Trying to be fancy from head to toe.

I understand your wife. She had that suffering and when time had given her chance..she doesn’t want to suffer the same thing again. I think it is a good coping mechanism. I guess your wife will get mad if you waste food? Isn’t it? :)

@Sepia
OH YEAH...!

But the funny thing is... When you buy so much food.... some of the fresh stuff (like milk or veggies) is bound to spoil at some point. And I refuse to take a chance on food poisoning... So I tend to go through the bread, veggies, refrigerator and so forth every couple of days and toss out whatever I deem questionable (past its time...).

And I never go to the grocery store hungry.... so I RARELY buy on impulse. OTOH...my wife buys a lot on impulse.

@markansas It is worth saving. Gas prices waves high, everything’s inflated especially food and drinks.

@Sepia when covid started gas went to 175 a gallon.. i bought 150 gallons . that was three 50 gallon drums full.. and used it for over a year.. i do not need to drive much.. being retired. just to the store and paying bills. i am waiting till it drops below 3 bucks now and will do the same.. now i got a 500 gallon fuel tank in my back yard waiting.
every little bit helps

@AliceinWonderland I collect them too but not too much Washi.. I think I’m
old for it. Which brand of planners and journals are your favorite?

With make ups, anything goes with expiry dates so I do dump when it’s time.

@Sepia i like creative faith co - (she's on etsy and amazon) and happy planner

@FloorGenAdm Wise answer... though they are heavy...

@HootyTheNightOwl 💪

Ahh this one, card making stuff, this hobby is always relaxing that you just have to sit down and relaxed figuring out what it needs look like and how you want it. @HootyTheNightOwl

WOW @SW-User

I know , It gives me so much pleasure to give things to people who need them . My rule is if I don’t use it or wear for a year ,it’s gone . 😊 @Sepia

@DunningKruger Gone are the days.. games are so manual but such joy!

It gets dusty when not kept well. It takes space too. Next generation won’t mind reading it, I guess. @Teggy

@Sepia I am actually inspired by your response. I am going to start packing things up for the Thrift Store.

@Iwillwait I sold mine more than 300 clothes in a boutique along with my fitting form. A great deal of $700. Most are used once or never worn at all, many have tags still. A great way to lighten up my baggages.

@Sepia you sold your clothes where?

@SW-User wow. it is good to have a memorabilia of each generation..

@Roundandroundwego Hehehehe, a museum,

@deathfairy same here… even hard to let go

it is really hard to let go. because they are small parts of you. when i was really cleaning out and reducing my clothes to move, i was sobbing the entire time because i felt like i was letting go of an old version of myself and it was really hard. @Sepia

@deathfairy oh my gosh.. I did the same thing as you

@MartinTheFirst ahh you can dance..

@Sepia everyone can dance, just shake violently!

Ayeee your a minimalist! 🙂@V00doo

I love this answer!!! You are the smartest! Hahahahha @SW-User

The time of VTR and VCDs DVDs and MP3s are good old days! @SW-User