Simplify.

by removing some of my goals. I was getting overwhelmed by just the thought of checking in and keeping up. So instead of dropping out, I will try a simplified version, saying hello, giving cheers, keeping in touch, and a few entries on my favorite goals.

got rid of a bunch of stuff that has been nagging at me, including a photo lens, an air “purifier” (which doesn’t really purify anything) and my first fax machine for the office. I’ll drop off most of the rest at out of the closet tomorrow.

almost all of the clothes that I am not currently wearing. my friend A. took most of them, but L. got the shorty shorts and the “california swimming” tshirt, from the ex ex ex from way back. it has been my night shirt for years, and it’s sentimental (so I didn’t have the heart to bring it to goodwill), but I don’t think it’s fair to be sleeping in it, now that my heart is taken.

I can walk to the market, coffee shop, post office, and several good pubs and restuarants. and BART, trader joes and zachary’s. yeah!
I am looking forward to more biking and walking, which will simplify my life.

for my phone and utilities at work. the amount of mail, bills, calls and emails that come through my life sometimes overwhelms me, and this is a step in the right direction.

• cleaned up email boxes. down to 49 (maybe I should shoot for 43) messages in my main email inbox.
• established filters for the lists I’m on. I’ll check these occasionally, instead of feeling compelled to respond to everything right as it comes in.
• cleaned up my 43T, not only goals but subscriptions (I cannot keep up anymore. sorry.)

I feel lighter already. The next step is having some discipline in checking email. the iphone has turned out to be a blessing and a curse.