Pack Rat Syndrome

I admit it! Along with all my other strange disorders and idiosyncrasies, I am a pack rat! A pack rat, you know, someone who has to keep everything because they might need it someday. I am not sure when this syndrome originated in me. Something in my childhood sparked this incessant need to hang on to everything I owned. It wasn't like I was raised lacking anything. I pretty much had everything I needed and much more. I was somewhat spoiled. I am sure there is some psychological reason for the problem or some childhood episode hidden in my subconscious that has made me this way.

I am improving. I have four big black trash bags full of clothes, shoes, and purses that I have parted with in the back of my van headed for Salvation Army. Ahhh, freedom! It feels so good to finally let go.

Above are some of the odd items that I have felt the need to keep for many years because of future necessity! The first one is a leotard and tights that I used to aerobisize in! SCARY! I actually wore that in public and jumped around in it! The second are some shoes from my friend Tonya's wedding about fourteen years ago. I parted with the bridesmaid dress a few years ago, but I must have thought I would wear the shoes with the other teal outfits that I own? And, last but definitely the most frightening of them all is this tube of colored knee hose, in every color of the spectrum, I might add. I received these as a Christmas gift from my mom one year and I think I adored them at the time. I thought I might need a pair of teal hose to wear with my teal shoes?

Do you think I could sell these items on eBay! If any of you think you could not live without them, let me know now before they go off to the thrift store. Now I know why it is the best place to shop for Halloween costumes.

I will strive to heal myself of this disease! Ah, sweet freedom from stuff! The joy of simplicity!

Okay, why is Ebay on spell check, but not Blog?