A New Year, A New Reckoning!

voltee ♦ January 2, 2011 ♦ 5 Comments

Greetings, all! I hope that everyone had a glorious New Year’s celebration! I did, well, not so much. I have allowed myself to be overcome by regrets for what I did not accomplish in 2010, guilt about what I always promise to do and then fail every year, and anxiety over the seemingly insurmountable hill of what I need to do in 2011. Then I let myself drown in self pity.
I am still feeling rather melancholy, but I am going to attempt to make baby steps in the direction I need to head, by focusing on one aspect of my life at a time, instead of the whole of it all at once. That’s enough for anyone to drown in.
And so, the easiest area of my life to fix at this moment is this very blog. I need to do a better job of actually making my mind up about my clothes, and setting them free when it is time. To date, only four pieces have actually left my home since I began this project in August; Two via eBay, two to my sister. Although I think I may have left one of the items for my sister in my car…but it’s no longer in my house, so that’s moving in the right direction!
I don’t think my eBay experiment really worked. I am trying to think of ways to improve it, but am having a difficult time. And I hate the idea of just donating some of these pieces- it’s too quick and brutal. For now, I am going to resolve to do a Reckoning every weekend in January, in order to get caught up a little bit. And should anything that I decide to eliminate tickle any of your fancies, please let me know. I will let you have it for a small, non-money related fee. Such as subscribing or directing some friends to my blog. We’ll see how that might work…
Now, for the main event! I have to go all the way back to October to catch up with my deciding.
Up first, my Inside Out Dress (here). Although this one didn’t exactly rack in the votes, everyone voted to keep it and wear in some way or another. I have to agree. And it just fits me so well that I don’t think I can pass it up at this point in time. Keep!
Next, the Project Sweater (here). This one will be difficult. I loved reviewing the comments for this one- a shower of love! And I love you all! I just noticed the fine print that this might work for Bye Bye Birdie from Annie. I shall bring it today and see if it will work as a costume piece. And if not, I think I will try it one more time. On probation!
And now, my Honeymoon capris (here). I’m surprised at the voting for these- 70% voted for them to stay. But I think I just have outgrown them in too many ways. These will be my first cut of the weekend.
My Jumpsuit! (here). This has an overwhelming vote to stay (90%), and it really was miraculous for my travels. It will stay for at least another trip (or cast party!).
Here is my dirndyl! (here) At least one person out there finds this ugly. But it is very authentic, and most of you think it will be a nice heirloom someday. And Maria thinks I could have a rib or two removed… I’m not ready to part with it just yet, even if I may not wear it in the near future. Keep!
Next up, the Fruit bat (here). This is a tough one. 66% voted to stay, including one vote for OMG! Best costume ever! Plus, I like it. It’s staying, although if I wear it again, it needs some mending. And Heather, just let me know when you want to borrow, and it’s yours!
Ah, my fave costume ever (here)! Someone thinks this looks like garbage, and maybe they are right. It’s just too much fun for me to toss at this point. To the costume closet! And Annie, I want to see pictures! 🙂
Now, my Hiking Sweater (here). I’m confused by the number of people who thought we should have taken the bus there and walked back. It would have been the same distance, and the same number of hills, and my feet would have endured the same amount of torture. I guess we would have saved money without the taxi, though. Anyway, 100% say keep, and keep I shall. Maria, I would like an invite into your closet!
And the Traveling Shirt (here). I love this concept! And again it is unanimous to keep, and to pass on. No one volunteered to take it anywhere yet, so I think I will send this to my sister, with the shirt I forgot at Christmas. So this is like a semi-keep.
Next… oh, Freuza Bruta (here)! One person voted to let this one go. It really has bounced back from its beating, and I want to keep it. So there.
Here’s a tough one, my lacey thing (here). This one really divided the votes, with a slight lean toward keeping. I did manage to wear this since posting, for an audition. I sort of re-bonded with it. I think I will put it on probation until Spring.
Ok, I know that I only decided to toss one thing, my Honeymoon capris, but this was an odd batch, with the Halloween costumes and my trip to Spain. Next weekend I vow to be more ruthless!