I didn't curl up with a book yesterday. However, I did make me a cup of tea, took a hot bath, and indulged: I listened to the latest podcast of CraftSanity, an interview with the talented Amy Butler. I think that counts right? I didn't have the energy to search for a book that fit my mood--especially since I didn't know what that mood was.I almost didn't do Day 3's assignment. Between a very sick hubby (I'm dragging him to the doctor this afternoon), and a 3 year old, it was a long night. After being called out my hot bath by the little one, I just felt like crawling into bed. Denise Linn asks you to clear the clutter from one part of your bedroom, bathroom, or bedroom closet. I thought, I can do just one drawer, just one part.
I've mentioned it on the blog before, I hoard books. I haven't even read half the books hanging around my place. I have piles and stacks everywhere. It's hard to give them up sometimes. Each book holds so much potential. Each story that could touch me, make me think or make me laugh out loud. So they wait patiently for me to pick them up. Wait for me to be in the right mood for their genre or topic. They offer their stories unconditionally.
I decided to tackle my dresser--no not the one I keep my socks and undergarment in. The one that I use as my nightstand. It has become a depository for books. Not to mention the stacks and piles (and the piles that fell over) on the floor. I said good-bye to books I hadn't read yet, to books I'd read but might want to read again, and to books I have no idea why I picked them up. They all went on my bookshelf at Paperbackswap, 8 of them have already been requested, and will be on their way to new owners who will appreciate them.
You can actually see the top of my dresser now. I even found my lavender neckwrap I received as a gift from my BeautiControl party. (It's fabulous, you heat it up in the microwave and set it on your neck and shoulders. Say it with me, "aaaaahhhh"). I even found my sketchbook, under the bed!
Now to find a fun book for my daily cup of tea. I do admit that I'm not following my intention to get more rest. I did take a nap yesterday while Sophia napped, but I then stayed up until 3 am. No use feeling guilty. I'll try to get a nap in today. After I go vote of course!
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Sometimes it's hard to part from a book, but i also gave a few books away. Just for the fun of giving!
I love your idea: Now to find a fun book for my daily cup of tea. Mmmm, i going to think about that.
Naps, decluttering and voting. Sounds like a good and powerful day to me! I hope you are able to let go of the books you have absorbed and share them with others. It is hard, I know. You're doing great!
I found stuff in my piles, too! it was nice to be like, "oh, I forgot I had that".
~Dawn
It sounds like you got so much accomplished, not just by parting with books, but with finding old friends (ahhh!) :)
oh i hear you, i am a book hoarder! love the idea of paperbackswap though! i'm going to see if they have anything similar in the uk...
Congratulations on tackling the dresser, especially with so much going on. Other people are enjoying new treasures and you get to sketch while wearing your lavendar neckwrap :)
Oh, that is an awesome spot to declutter! I wish I had thought of that earlier today.
I've been a book fiend many times in my life so I know how you are feeling! Sounds like you plowed right through, I hope you found something lovely to enjoy with your tea!
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