Purge is the Word

This long weekend I did some much needed purging on multiple levels:

Clothes: I went through my dresser and closet and threw away all the clothes with holes and stains (well all except my go-to "painting" outfit"). Anything that I did not want and is still in good condition was put in a bag to be delivered to my parents house for a balikbayan box. :)

Under the sink: The next area to be tackled was the bathroom sink and medicine cabinet. I went through and tossed out all the lotions and hair products that were old or haven't been used in a while. There were things in there that I haven't used since before I moved in 2 years ago!

Church: Typically I would go to church with my brother and we would sit in or right outside the cafe. It's nice, and we still hear God's word, but its different. This weekend I went to church alone and sat inside the worship center. It's been a while and it was nice to sit and really focus on what was being said. It's amazing how in such a HUGE auditorium, you can still feel like you are connecting with the entire church experience.

Work: I was able to take one extra day to decompress and NOT think about the work/boss situation. It was a nice break and I was able to go through and let go of a lot of work related things.

Crafting: While I didn't throw any of my craft stuff out, I was able to organize many of the things I have. I was also able to work on my quilt quite a bit too, which was very relaxing and took my mind off of the above. :)

I love long weekends. It was a much needed break to prepare me for what will be coming up the next few months. A lot of change is happening. I need to prepare myself for the challenges and yet not dwell on those things that I have no control over. The next two months will be a major test on my abilities to balance work, home, and personal life. (I WILL HAVE A PERSONAL LIFE!!)