100 things (clothes) challenge, start.

So, I just spent a couple of hours going through my wardrobe and clearing it out. I will be heading down to the Salvation Army drop-off point later to drop off 3 huge bags of clothes. Ridiculous, extremely ridiculous. Well, this can officially be the start of my 100 Things (Clothes) Challenge.

I cleared out close to half of the clothes in my cupboard, and I realized that this is not easy. Many things I am still hanging on to, because of 'sentimental' reasons and whatnot. Well, one cannot expect to move a mountain on the first try.

I am going to do a bi-monthly thing: Every 2 months, I will go through my wardrobe (if I am so inclined, and have the time to do so), and the things that I have not worn more than 5 times the past 2 months, I will consider giving them away.

This is a challenge, and I realized how much money I have WASTED on things that are now hiding in my cupboard, never to see the light of day. But I guess that this is something good. Next, after the 100 Things (Clothes) Challenge, I will attempt to take on the rest of my possessions. But that will be a year later...

Wish me all the best!

The 100 Things Challenge

Those who know me know that I am such a consumer. So it should be surprising that I am inspired by NYT's recent article on consumerism, which led me to search for "The 100 Things Challenge."

So, I am going to start on my own journey, and what better time than to start tonight. But I am setting a more modest goal of 100 items of clothing. This is just the start of something small, but something that could potentially lead to something bigger! :) So don't judge me for my lack of faith...

Since the original challenge allowed for a year to pare stuff that one owns down to 100 items, I am also going to take my time to set aside things that I don't really need/use anymore, and get ready to give them away. I give myself 2 months, which is totally arbitrary. Will try to update regularly about my journey. It is time to de-clutter my life!

And following in the footsteps of the original writer, I am going to set a few of my own rules, in addition to what he had already mentioned.

1. I am going to be brutal and ruthless about giving away my stuff.
2. But things with sentimental value stay.

So with these 2 caveats, in addition to the original game plan, I am going to try to tackle the biggest mountain (literally) in my room, my wardrobe! Counting down the hours.

Let's see where this goes in a couple of days. I bet Salvation Army is going to be so glad! :P