Closet Re-Vamp

As you've all probably gathered, I love to donate and to organize.

So after reading lovely Sarah's blog, I (again) wanted to go through my closet and drawers to sort, try on, and organize!

On the plus side: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (remember when I wrote about it last year?) so all of what I am tossing will be donated LOCALLY to the people in the DV and homeless shelters right here in town! I just love it!

On the OTHER plus side: it lets me see what I'm lacking in my wardrobe, what else I need/want, and what does and does not fit!  I was pretty scrupulous when going through everything to look for holes, stains, rips, etc. and deemed if it was worthy of donation, trash, or needed to go in my sew pile for fixing (or as fabric for later projects).

I went through e.v.e.r.y. piece of clothing (meaning all panties, socks, jackets, scarves, shirts, skirts, etc.) and tried them all on.  Everything that did not fit me was put in the donation pile (with the exception of panties...those that didn't fit were trashed).  Everything that was still in good shape but I didn't want also went in the donation pile.  And what did I donate you ask?  A great pile of stuff!  There are bras, tanks, shoes, tights, dresses, dress pants, t-shirts, and more!

This is the pile before I bagged it, grouped into categories.  Below are (bad) shots of my closet and shoe rack after off-loading these goods (and all reorganized for the fall/winter months ahead).

Well that's it!  I urge you to attempt to donate locally if possible as it REALLY makes a difference plus what have you got to lose?  

Plus now that I have made room in both my dresser drawers and closet, I know what I need to fill in gaps and find stuff that fits better. 

Cheers to donating, purging, and finding new things to wear!

XOX,
J

I haven't been meaning to neglect you...

...but I've been in a whirlwind of emotion and stress lately.  Let me catch you up:

*I was let go of my job 5 weeks ago.  While it was pretty hard for me it has provided me with the adequate time needed to really focus on my last semester of graduate school.  That being said, stress regarding finances and what I'm going to do after December is pretty high at the moment.

*I have stopped taking birth control.  It may not seem like that big of a deal but after being on some form of BC for 10 years, my body is trying to synch back up to normal and my hormones are WAY out of whack.  I did not go off so we could have a kid.  We are using other methods of contraception-just nothing based in hormones and chemicals.  So I've got a sour stomach, super depressy hormons etc. that I'm trying to deal with

*I am trying to finish my thesis.  Like I said: I am fortunate to NOT have a job right now so I can focus on this but I am still stressing out.  I'm putting so much pressure on myself that I get sick daily (this was happening before I went off BC).  The worst that will happen is that on PAPER I won't graduate until May 2013 and I'll have to pay $450 for 1 credit hour next semester.  Regardless, my classes will be done so I can get a full time job, have insurance, and benefits again (and DUH-money)!

*I have gone meatless for the month of October.  While it's really neat (and saving me money in not buying fast food) it's probably bad timing, lol.  I plan on writing a massive blog after day 31 with details, tips, stuggles and accomplishments I've found in this diet.


I don't know if I'm stressing out so much because I'm so close or because I am constantly thinking about getting a job in this horrible job market....

I by NO means am busier than my fellow grads and professors.  I am amazed and oftentimes intimidated by how much they (and by they I USUALLY mean we) can fit into schedules.  I used to be one of those people and as of late...I just suck at it!  I think it's because I miss routine and I miss being busy.

I will say graduate school has thus far been the hardest thing I've ever done (with the exception of this thesis...THAT'S the hardest)!  It's kind of awesome but still hard.  I have put more tears, hard work, time, and energy into these past 2 years than I have in pretty much anything else (besides my marriage-I work on that daily =])

I think I'm just ready.  Ready for a break from school, ready to work again, ready to explore options for a Ph. D program, ready to potentially move and start a new chapter of my life.

Ah well.  Luck, prayers, good thoughts, etc. are welcome this way if you feel so inclined.  I'll take it!