Whew!

I've done a lot of work. Here's the proof:

This is the second (and larger) load of stuff going to charity this week. Of course, this is really only a dent in what needs to be done, but it feels pretty amazing to clear this out. My head is feeling clearer already.

I know it's easy for some people. Some people don't even "collect" in the first place, so they never need to do this sort of thing. To be honest, I will see an episode of "Hoarders" and think, well, I'm not that bad. But do I really want to get that bad? Hells to the no.

I'll admit, there have been a few things I've come across as I'm working that spark my imagination. I've made some very clear guidelines for myself regarding what I'll keep, and so far that has been working out all right. I'm sure my husband won't see the method to my madness just yet, but it'll become clearer as I go along. 

I could really do without the spiders, though. <shudder>