I realise I haven't posted anything here in a long time. I'd best update you on what I've been doing!
When I last posted, I'd just begun the Project 333 quick start course. I thought I would be able to do both my September Challenge and the course, but I didn't know about the project 333 course until after I'd started my monthly challenge. So, things got a bit hectic, and I ran out of time.
Project 333, in short, involves selecting 33 items of clothing, including jewellery, outerwear and accessories to wear for 3 months. Every quarter you change up your selection to match the season. 4 seasons, starting Jan 1st, April 1st, July 1st and Oct 1st. The rest that falls outside of the 33 gets boxed up for the next change-in-season.
As I am on a journey to simplify my life, the course was a great opportunity to become accountable for the challenge, and get involved with a community on the same path. Things are much more fun if you do them with others! Joining the course was a great experience, I am still connected to approx 200 people all over the world who are simplifying their wardrobes, and learning to live with less.
Some photos I took during the course:
The three piles of clothes for Week 1 homework, and the donate bags after the first week. 30 items total gone to charity!
29 on the bed....
...Four pairs of shoes
total = 33
This is what my drawer looks like now.
This is the only one with day-clothes in, the others have make-up and pyjamas.
I love this! It is so easy to find what I'm looking for.
I'm now two weeks in to the first season of Project 333. I was scared that I wouldn't be able to last the 3 months, but I'm more confident now. There is more to life than clothes, and with these choices I don't have to worry about feeling uncomfortable, or whether they look good on me. That is because, I ONLY chose items that fit well, look good and suit my style.
In other news:
- I started a new job on October 1st, temporary to begin with, but hope to go permanent. Hence, less blogging time.
- I have got a few more posts lined up that belong with the September challenge.
- and several others for little things I've been doing in my flat.
- I am committed to having and living with less stuff. Most of the projects here will be done with what I already have in the house, and preferably without spending anything.
- I'm trying to juggle two blogs now, but I am going to try my best to keep coming here with craftiness!
Have you been doing any big projects lately?
