A fresh start

We seem to be on a bit of a theme here. I've been tidying again. Well, more like clearing out.

Every year (well, I think it happens about once a year) we get a bag through the door for Cancer Research, looking for clothes and the like. Unlike all the stickers that come on a more or less daily basis, from less reputable sources (well...they don't even give you a bag!) I feel that Cancer Research is a good cause, and deserving of my support.

Pity they only give one bag though...I needed three!! Well, when you take into account kids clothes and a few pairs of shoes that were really never comfy in the first place!!!

But do you know what's better than the satisfaction of knowing that I am helping a good cause?? The satisfaction of opening my knicker drawer and being able to find what I need without rummaging!!!

No, don't worry, I didn't give all my faded and ripped undies to the charity!! But while I was on a roll, I kept on going!

My wardrobe is now colour-blocked, running from blacks, to blues, to turquoises...you get the picture! My chest-of-drawers is no longer stuffed to overflowing - I can put my hand in and pull out whatever I need whenever I need it! From now on it's going to be one item in - one item out. Well, that's the plan anyway!!!

But what's really made me stop and take stock is the fact that my wardrobe is still by no means empty. Neither is my chest-of-drawers! Why do I need so many clothes? This needs more thought.

Today I am grateful that being helpful to others has also proved to be very helpful to myself too!

Gratefully yours.
xx