LittleTurtle Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 In theory, this should be simple. In reality, it will probably be one of the most difficult things I'll do this year. I hold on to things because I form sentimental attachments, but a lot of these things are taped up in boxes...untouched. I will spend a good portion of the next few challenges (and all throughout the year) focusing on ridding myself of this stuff. < = > - = + Goals to Achieve Main Quest 1 - Nothing new can be purchased unless something else has been donated or thrown away. 2 - Each week, an unspecified amount of time will be spent sorting through a closet, cupboard, drawer, or box. 3 - Begin deep organization and tidying of the items I choose to keep. 4 - A place for everything and everything in it's place. Miscellaneous Mini-Goals - Read one book before challenge ends - 20 minutes of yoga every single day - Daily gratitude 7 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
Sunmage Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Happy New Year Little Turtle! 2 Quote Fate whispers to the warrior: "You cannot withstand the storm." The warrior whispers back: "I am the storm." Link to comment
Stronkey Kong Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I'm going to be doing some sorting and purging myself. I'm wondering, if you have a sentimental attachment to something you want to also get rid of physically, if taking a picture of it as a reminder would make it easier to get rid of... Since space for data is now so cheap, but room in the house not so. Quote ===================================================================================================== --Stronkey Kong-- Link to comment
Jessebel Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Happy New Year! Lovely goals. When I read " I hold on to things because I form sentimental attachment," I thought that you were referring to thoughts and ideas at first. It wasn't until I got to the bit about the boxes that I realized you were referring to physical things. Removing attachment, from your mind or from your objects, is a challenging task. I wish you the very best of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Curl Brogo said: I'm going to be doing some sorting and purging myself. I'm wondering, if you have a sentimental attachment to something you want to also get rid of physically, if taking a picture of it as a reminder would make it easier to get rid of... Since space for data is now so cheap, but room in the house not so. Interesting. I might try that. I also want to take the box of old photos I have and somehow get them on a flash drive. That way, I have hundreds of memories on a tiny, portable device, rather than a jumble of old pictures in a box that take up space and collect dust. 1 hour ago, Jessebel said: Happy New Year! Lovely goals. When I read " I hold on to things because I form sentimental attachment," I thought that you were referring to thoughts and ideas at first. It wasn't until I got to the bit about the boxes that I realized you were referring to physical things. Removing attachment, from your mind or from your objects, is a challenging task. I wish you the very best of luck! Happy New Year to you as well! Thanks for the wishes. Yes, it is very challenging for me to get rid of things because I'll come across something like an old birthday card from a loved one who has passed. I don't want to throw it out, but I must tell myself that the memory does not reside in the card, but rather in the whispers that I can (and do) experience at random moments....a dream perhaps...a familiar sound, sight, or smell. Those whispers will always make me happy, while looking at a card they signed might bring me a bit of sadness. Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 GRATITUDE (1/1/17) Lazy Sundays with kitty snuggles, boyfriends who cook delicious dinners, and naps. 1 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Following for relaxing home inspiration! Will you be sharing progress photos with us? Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 1 hour ago, SnowOwl said: Following for relaxing home inspiration! Will you be sharing progress photos with us? See, I doubt pictures would even show progress because everything in our house is already nicely organized - it's just that there is A LOT of it. And all the boxes in the basement are nicely taped, placed, and stacked. However, there might be a picture here and there. It would be nice to see a before and after of the basement after we've condensed some of those boxes. 1 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 GRATITUDE (1/2/17) Mondays off from work. 3 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
Heidi Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I love these goals for you, and I think your approach is just great. I especially like that you are keeping the daily gratitude moment. It really makes all the difference in my mindset just to take one single second and decide to be grateful. I can do it anywhere, any time, even in a meeting at work, and it's like all the benefits of meditation come to me in that single moment. Glad to be with you again this round. 1 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Gypsy Druid Paladin Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 GRATITUDE (1/3/17) Bone Broth Protein Powder. Either it's a placebo effect or that stuff has super-magical-healing powers. The best way to describe it after incorporating it into two meals today is that it feels like something/someone is hugging my digestive system in a very loving way... 4 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
Heidi Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I might have to pick some of that up, @LittleTurtle! Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Gypsy Druid Paladin Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 4 hours ago, Heidi ☯ said: I might have to pick some of that up, @LittleTurtle! DO it! I put it in soup or use it in smoothies! Also - this morning, I'm drinking warm water with the juice of half a fresh lemon, about a teaspoon of turmeric, and a teaspoon or two of honey. That makes my insides happy, too! 3 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
Heidi Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 26 minutes ago, LittleTurtle said: DO it! I put it in soup or use it in smoothies! Also - this morning, I'm drinking warm water with the juice of half a fresh lemon, about a teaspoon of turmeric, and a teaspoon or two of honey. That makes my insides happy, too! I use either turmeric or freshly grated ginger -- so warm and yummy with the lemon! Like meditation in a cup. 1 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Gypsy Druid Paladin Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 GRATITUDE (1/4/17) I totally got a 'Jeopardy!' question right tonight (and none of the contestants even knew the answer) because @Vibrantella and @Heidi ☯ brought my attention to Marie Kondo during my last challenge when I decided I wanted to pursue minimalism. Thanks ladies! Haha! 4 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I don't know if I'm really, super tired or if my yoga session was just that relaxing, but I just briefly fell asleep on my yoga mat after completing my 20 minute Evening Stress Release video. 2 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
Heidi Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I need a link to that video, @LittleTurtle! Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Gypsy Druid Paladin Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 3 hours ago, Heidi ☯ said: I need a link to that video, @LittleTurtle! Yoga Zone is my all time favorite! 1 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 GRATITUDE (1/5/17) Coffee. But only when it reaches that perfect temperature to drink. 3 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 GRATITUDE (1/6/17) My boss and I were recently told that we have to move our offices from the 3rd floor (that's kinda secluded with big windows) to the 1st floor (that's near the main entrance to the building with NO windows). I've been dreading it, but today we got to pick out our carpet and paint. It got me feeling excited to have a fresh new office to my liking. BTW, my new carpet and paint are going to be EPIC! 2 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
Jessebel Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 9 hours ago, LittleTurtle said: GRATITUDE (1/5/17) Coffee. But only when it reaches that perfect temperature to drink. Yes. 2 Quote Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 29 minutes ago, Jessebel said: Yes. This .gif is awesome on so many levels. Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 GRATITUDE (1/7/17) The sun came out for a moment and the temps were above 0 degrees today. 2 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
AverageFish Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Following, because this is so much like what I need to do. 1 Quote Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 GRATITUDE (1/8/17) I just discovered Duolingo. I'm totally obsessed and have decided to get back into learning German (have Rosetta Stone, but find it is quite difficult). I will also be brushing up on my Spanish (took 4 years in high school, but only remember a tiny bit since it's been 100 years since I graduated ). Week 0 Review: Nothing done towards minimalism. I fully intended to go through some kitchen items, but got lazy instead. Read a tiny bit of a small book "The Four Agreements". Most definitely could be reading more, but I'm not finding that the book has grabbed my attention yet. 8/8 yoga 8/8 gratitude 2 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
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