In the Beginning

For some reason ever since I was a child I have always been interested in clear in and organizing. When I was little I would not beagle to fall asleep unless my bookshelves were perfectly organized (my preferred system was largest to smallest books). I would also On occasion wake my parents up at night when I felt he sudden need to reorganize my bedroom closet. This involved piling and re piling storage boxes on the top shelves and colour coordinating my clothes.

I have always felt happiest in an environment that is clean and organized. I hate clutter and keeping things that are not being used. I usually go through my clothes a few times a year in order to de-clutter. This de-cluttering compulsion has sometimes caused issues, for example I have gotten rid of things and later regretted not having them (usually because I have gained or lost weight).

Overall I enjoy a more minimalistic lifestyle. I do think that I can relax and enjoy life more when my life is organized and tidy. I think that being able to find things easily and clean up easily also adds to my everyday experience. I think that I am less likely to buy stuff I don't actually need when the stuff I have is organized and accessible. I have curbed my more obsessive compulsive behaviors in favor of a more moderate approach. That being said I still can't help enjoying the recent organization of my hall closets and the thought of going through my bedroom this weekend and reorganizing my clothes in order of size and season.