Stuff/Things Inventory.
I had a goal last year of doing a huge inventory of everything I own.
I finally finished it.
Why would I do this?
I like the idea of being conscious of what I own so I can appreciate it, and also cut down on my consumption of needless shit.
I think it will also help me judge usage and get rid of stuff I am not getting enough usage out of. This was partially inspired by the 100 thing movement/challenge and this BBC article on the paradox of stuff. I love the simplicity of owning very little and using what you own. When I was being nomadic and moving every 3 months I was def around 100 things, but I am happy to have a few more things now :).
So what is the rough count (~90% accurate)?
Things? (~137 items)
~14 computer items. ~30 electronic items. ~8 misc office items. ~10 toys. ~5 travel items. ~16 biking items. ~8 sport related items. ~27 camping/survival items. ~2 hiking specific items. ~17 bags.
And, two boxes of junk in the basement.
Clothing? (~218)
~24 underwear. ~26 pair of socks. ~45 t shirts. ~25 shorts. ~13 sports tops. ~18 bottoms (jeans, pajama bottoms, etc) ~11 tops other than t shirts. ~4 pairs of gloves. ~8 hats or visors. ~9 pairs of shoes. ~14 sports related clothing. ~2 belts. ~1 onsie. ~6 fancy dress items. ~12 jackets.
So much stuff.
I love bags, I have a bag addiction because I love to travel :). I also have a jacket “problem”, in that I love buying one new jacket every year. I don’t count community owned items in this, furniture, bathroom/food items, books, cars or decorations.
Next step?
Go through everything and figure out what is wasting away and needs to be donated or sold on ebay.
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