Comments on: in the genes (and sometimes the jeans) http://thisfish.com/in-the-genes-and-sometimes-the-jeans/ Found the bike. Not changing the title. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:54:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: amc http://thisfish.com/in-the-genes-and-sometimes-the-jeans/#comment-18810 amc Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:08:24 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1256#comment-18810 <p>I have that problem and have come up with a semi-solution. I also attach memories/significance to my things, be it a sticker,postcard, or useless items of clothing/shoes...yet, I have been able to get rid of things that have no business being in anyone's home- their time has expired. I simply have to sit and stare at the object, tell myself that memories are always carried in my mind and heart, and throwing away an object is not throwing away our memories...it takes a little time, but it is getting easier. I feel much better without the clutter, actually more liberated that my happiness and fond memories are not controled by material things. The only scenario this does not apply to is photos- even my bad ones!</p> I have that problem and have come up with a semi-solution. I also attach memories/significance to my things, be it a sticker,postcard, or useless items of clothing/shoes…yet, I have been able to get rid of things that have no business being in anyone’s home- their time has expired. I simply have to sit and stare at the object, tell myself that memories are always carried in my mind and heart, and throwing away an object is not throwing away our memories…it takes a little time, but it is getting easier. I feel much better without the clutter, actually more liberated that my happiness and fond memories are not controled by material things. The only scenario this does not apply to is photos- even my bad ones!

]]> By: Michael http://thisfish.com/in-the-genes-and-sometimes-the-jeans/#comment-18809 Michael Thu, 07 Sep 2006 21:11:43 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1256#comment-18809 <p>I have a t-shirt a girlfriend gave me that is closer to being a "not-shirt" than a shirt. I was thinking that I need to make a short video of all the shirts I need to throw out and why. </p><br /><br /><p>My problem is that I never buy anything (clothing-wise) because I'm poor and cheap. So I hate to throw anything out (even if I can't wear it) because it cuts down on my options.</p><br /><br /><p>Speaking of shoes: I once had a pair of black shoes (and they might have been Payless shoes) that I wore even when they flapped and then duct-taped them closed (simple wrap around) and wore them some more. And Payless shoes only cost twenty bucks! (Of course, that year I was making $300 a month.)</p> I have a t-shirt a girlfriend gave me that is closer to being a “not-shirt” than a shirt. I was thinking that I need to make a short video of all the shirts I need to throw out and why.

My problem is that I never buy anything (clothing-wise) because I’m poor and cheap. So I hate to throw anything out (even if I can’t wear it) because it cuts down on my options.

Speaking of shoes: I once had a pair of black shoes (and they might have been Payless shoes) that I wore even when they flapped and then duct-taped them closed (simple wrap around) and wore them some more. And Payless shoes only cost twenty bucks! (Of course, that year I was making $300 a month.)

]]> By: Serena http://thisfish.com/in-the-genes-and-sometimes-the-jeans/#comment-18808 Serena Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:49:46 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1256#comment-18808 <p>I'm all about the purge.</p> I’m all about the purge.

]]> By: Susan http://thisfish.com/in-the-genes-and-sometimes-the-jeans/#comment-18807 Susan Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:14:32 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1256#comment-18807 <p>It's an inherited trait that you can't deny - no matter how hard you try! I have a t-shirt, plain turquoise with a pocket that was my father's and I inherited it years ago as a "pajama shirt". It is so old that you are starting to be able to see through the material and there are holes by the pocket, but I will never be able to get rid of it - NEVER! </p><br /><br /><p>My closet is ridiculous...I have all the clothes I wear on a daily basis near the front and then things I can't get rid of because "one day I might wear it" so they just sit there. I'll clean out my closet a few times a year and tell myself if you didn't wear it last season it's outta here, but I always find a reason to keep more than I get rid of...unsuccessful spring cleaning!</p> It’s an inherited trait that you can’t deny – no matter how hard you try! I have a t-shirt, plain turquoise with a pocket that was my father’s and I inherited it years ago as a “pajama shirt”. It is so old that you are starting to be able to see through the material and there are holes by the pocket, but I will never be able to get rid of it – NEVER!

My closet is ridiculous…I have all the clothes I wear on a daily basis near the front and then things I can’t get rid of because “one day I might wear it” so they just sit there. I’ll clean out my closet a few times a year and tell myself if you didn’t wear it last season it’s outta here, but I always find a reason to keep more than I get rid of…unsuccessful spring cleaning!

]]> By: Nathan Miller http://thisfish.com/in-the-genes-and-sometimes-the-jeans/#comment-18806 Nathan Miller Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:57:17 +0000 http://thisfish.com/?p=1256#comment-18806 <p>extended travel will teach one to throw away everything...</p> extended travel will teach one to throw away everything…

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