To those who love stuff,

Yesterday was a fun and exhausting day! I had friends and family help my roommate and I move into a 3 bedroom house. Thank you for the help. I recruited a fair amount of people which turned out to be wonderful! There was no complaining, however, criticism was subtle and bluntly within ear shot of how much stuff we had. This reaffirmed creating one my birthday goals of getting organized and reducing the amount of stuff that I have. I am a sucker for keeping memories or things that people have given me. I did throw and give a fair amount of stuff away but not enough. Unpacking, I hope will continue the reduction of things. I will be living in a smaller room than I had before. You would think that smaller room means I have to get rid of my nicknacks. Cross your fingers that this happens.

For quite a long time, I have minimized my stuff to fit into a car. I am trying to refocus this idea but stationery is so beautiful and I can't depart with art supplies.

I hope that the amount of stuff you have doesn't acculmulate to the point where your loved ones are judging. They should be thankful that we aren't hoarders for crying out loud.

Excited about my new home,
My-Linh

P.S. Ahhhh, the tree next store is just a lemon tree. The look-alike grapefruit is overly grown and deformed lemons. So sad, the good lemons are not within arms' reach.