why do i hoard thee?

Let me count the ways.

I hoard because I use these for reference. Brochures, Souvenirs, Flyers. I collect mementos thinking that I will write the ultimate autobiography when I am 75 and I need those material, again as reference.

I collect empty plastic bottles especially the small ones so I can use them again when I do my little out of town trips. Now, I do have a lot of these empty bottles. Maybe, a little bit too much. I have some atomizers too.

I keep old bridesmaids gowns. Some gowns have been reworn for other formal occasions, others are just sitting there. Here is my inventory: 1 Maid of Honor gown 4 Secondary Sponsors gown 4 Bridesmaids' gown. If you wish to borrow some gowns, you may want to check out my collection.

I keep old receipts. I am getting better at throwing these out and just keeping the important receipts. Again, refer to my entry on using these as reference for my autobiography.

Recently, I have been keeping my race bibs. Proof that I ran those distances. I also kept the lap strings used when I finished my first 10k race.

My most valued collection is probably the paintings that I have accumulated in the past years. Thanks to having a best friend who is an artist. I have a collection of her paintings and her friend's paintings. One day, I will have an exhibit, somewhat like Saatchi and Saatchi's collection.

I need to declutter now to make space for new things. Last night, I decluttered our condiment caddy.