Hello/WELCOME!!!/Answers to Cyndi's questions & some ways I keep simple

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Dearest Cyndi, So you picked up on my gypsy essence, eh? The purse in question is suede and snaps closed, small enough to take to dinner but it actually holds more than a lipstick. And speaking of black, remember that gorgeous sheer black blouse you gave me? I wore that over a black lace teddie at my b/f's request when we went out for his birthday. No worries about the dress, take care of YOU. The dress will find its way to me in due time. Now about the pics in my profile....I have one with my man and another with my son. My son, Anthony, is the tall tan young man standing with me outside of a restaurant, and Algis (the b/f) is the one where we are cheek-to-cheek. The photo of me on the sofa is with Jamie, one of my dearest friends and also a coworker. The black and white photo is of me with Anthony's son, Elijah, back when he was a newborn, about three years

ago. Thank you for the compliment of keeping things simple. I admit I tend to get a bit lavish and extravagant when I camp though.....I have a huge tent and decorate the inside to look like the interior of some Sheik's harem. We won't even mention the clothes and wigs (!) I take with me to Burning Man! But once I am home, and sometimes while I am still there, I start giving away my stuff, except for the tent. Most of the fabric I fashion into Bedouin chic outfits is now hanging from my bedroom ceiling.....so I'll have to plan a different wardrobe for next year. Where I find I start too gather too much is with books and music. Thank goodness for paperbackswap.com and swapacd.com! I also go through my closet once a season, so at least four times a year I am giving away clothes I don't wear (or fit) anymore and most of these clothes came from thrift stores, freecycle,

clothing swap parties and....Cyndi! I admit, I RARELY give anything away that I received from Cyndi as I love her taste too much. If I can't fit into it, I save it for when I will again (and I have). I also have a rule that works for me (don't do this if it causes you stress though!): For everything I bring in, something must go out. I try to make it so for every ONE thing I bring in, TWO go out, but sometimes that causes me stress. The exception is when I am replacing something, such as a busted unrepairable vacuum cleaner, I don't feel obligated to find something to give away, but I make sure that worthless vac is gone, usually to someone who likes to tinker with machines. And gifts don't count either, I don't use my rule when I am receiving gifts. And of course food doesn't count, or wine...hee hee. Because I share a place with roommates, we are able to share a lot of things, like a vacuum, or a

microwave, instead of having three. Splitting the cost of expenses and household supplies is great too. I'll share more ideas as they come to mind, right now I need to get some sleep. xoxoxo Noëlle cyndikrall wrote: Noelle, lol! I am so glad you are enjoying my clothing so much. I can't even remember what purse I

gave you, lol. You are too funny! I LOVED that coat! I am happy it has a good home. Who is the hottie pictured with you in your profile? Is that your boyfriend? WOW, Is all I can say! If it's your son, I still say WOW, lol. I still have a fancy dress for you. I just haven't had the energy to deal with it, but it is YOU. For those of you who don't know me, I absolutely HATE wearing black, so I gave it all to Noelle, lol. Don't ask me why I had it in the first place! One of my first steps in decluttering! lol. Noelle has a nomadic spirit and has PERFECTED the art of keeping possessions simple! I KNOW she can help me, lol. Hugs, Cyndi In a message dated 12/28/2006 10:52:44 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, pandorasway2000 writes: . "Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and thewinds long to play with your hair." - Kahlil Gibran