I started counting the number of items I was letting go of towards the end of last summer when I heard about the minimalism challenge - but didn't have the time to set aside to declutter up to 31 items on a given day. Today I talk you through the ins and out of my decluttering count, how I feel about my space now, and where I hope to get to in the coming months/years. 

More info on the minimalism game here: https://www.theminimalists.com/game/

With every lifestyle change comes hurdles, and minimalism is no exception. In the spirit of being as real as is reasonably palatable, here are just a few struggles that I'm facing as I take on this minimalist shift. 

Nuff said, I say, like a 1980-s dad sipping a bourbon (I have no idea where that came from … #patriarchy?). Enjoy!

Here are some new and continuing experiences that I want to invest in, experiences that others are helping me have, and some that I don't plan to invest in, 2021 onwards. 

You know, I might just not blabber on in the description for once, and just say ... gather some fairy dust, and get ready to fairy-godmother but sustainably ;) 

In this episode, I talk through five aspects of the Japanese aspects of minimalism: 

1. Wabi-sabi 

2. Konmari method https://konmari.com/

3. Komono

4. Kintsugi

5. "Small tests" + Cleaning in my Japanese elementary/middle school experience 

Owning my culture is a privilege and a joy and my duty all in one. I hope you enjoy <3

Whether you are a google calendar user all the way, a bujo queen or a somewhat average paper journal juggler, I can relate. Planning systems is an object of my fascination. In this episode I talk through all this - and at the end have a quick update on what I'm headed into the new year with. 

Link to bestdressed's bujo vid here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1rn-mhNElQ

In this episode, I talk through a couple of gimmicky things that have become so trendy. I wanted to make sure we're thinking through swaps that can be multi-functional before picking up these items that don't really do more than one job. At the end I go into a little bit about truly appreciating gifts for their spirit - I hope this helps you be at ease with the gifts you've received (including the ones from me if any of you received anything from yours truly this year!!) that might not be your new right-hand tool. 

Here's my eye routine, slightly minimal :) It's really only slightly minimal because I love a bold eye look, and try to do one - in whatever ways my limited technical capacity and obsession with blue will allow. I'll keep y'all updated on any sustainable alternatives I find!