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March 21, 2016

The Purging and Goodbyes Have Started

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Good morning, beautiful friends. I hope y'all had a great weekend and your Monday is going well so far. I'm in need of that EXTRA LARGE cup of coffee this morning because our weekend was extremely full and it was go, go, go. I am incredibly proud of how much I got done regarding our move and am glad I was also able to schedule some down time with good friends. Kind of sad the goodbye brunches/dinners/lunches/drinks have started, I don't even want to think about April. 

Okay, moving on. This weekend I… 

… was inspired by the gorgeous weather on Friday so I used this recipe and whipped up a deliciously light shrimp salad. It was everything I wanted it to be and tasted FANTASTIC! #springandsummerperfect

*serve it as is, on a salad or in romaine hart leaves*

… found one of my college shirts and was surprise by how well it still fit. Decided to wear it out Friday night.

… met friends out at a bar to dance to an INCREDBILE COVER BAND! #soooogoood

… had a blast dancing the night away with some of my favorite soccer ladies. It brought me back to my 20 something days and I had a nostalgic moment on the dance floor [thanks wine]. So thankful soccer brought such great people into my life. 

… stayed out till midnight and then my night in shining armor picked me up. #solucky

… woke up super early to get in a CXworks class and then some cardio and booty work. #sweatingalcohol

… hustled back home to get ready to meet a good friend for brunch. We have known each other 24 years and I'm so grateful we've stayed so class. It was a great few hours catching up on her life and talking about my big changes. The food was amazing [hello french toast with marshmallow brûlée] and I am still dreaming about the fantastic french press coffee.

… came home and started the purging process. 

… was suddenly laid up with an AWFUL headache and got derailed while I rested on the couch. 

… thankfully kicked the headache and started the purging of closets. It was actually quite cathartic and I was pretty ruthless using the Spark Joy method. I admit I am quite sad to get rid of this beautiful piece because it no longer fits. Honestly I'm at a loss of what to do with it because I don't just want to give it away, anyone need a birthday dress?

… texted with the sissys and Biana when I came across a maybe. #thanksforyourhelp

… cleaned up quickly and met another friend for an overdue sushi/sake dinner. #wehousedit

… went home, cleaned out my part of the linen closet then went to bed.  #neededmoresleep

… woke up and went to church for Palm Sunday. Enjoyed the processing of the Palms and wondered where our next Palm Sunday will be celebrated. CAAAAHRAZY line of thinking. 

… met my parents for an impromptu brunch after church at our favorite diner. #traditionsIwillmiss

… arrived home and tackled more purging. Anyone want some books? If not where should I donate?

… treated myself to cup of cocoa for a break. #isntitsupposedtobespring

… moved on to paper purging and recycled old recipts, policies and birthday cards. 

… made an old t-shirt into a bag. #newwaytorecycleoldshirts 

… had to document how much I got rid of this weekend. This doesn't include two other bags already at my parent's house and two boxes of books and linens we no longer need. #somuchstuff


… finally dropped my car of to get fixed after the hit and run. 

… indulged in a cereal dinner for the first time in months. #iblamelehusband

… caught up with my bestest on the phone and created an event for our going away party. #eeek

How was your weekend? Do anything fun?

40 comments:

  1. Sounds like you had a busy weekend! You got all the purging done, I'm jealous! I really need to do that myself soon! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  2. You had a full weekend!!! Way to go on all your purging - that is awesome! I always used to donate books to the local library so that could be an option! Happy Monday!

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  3. I think it's hilarious that we were both cleaning out our closets (hello Eminem song lol) at the same time!! It does feel so good to get all that stuff out!! Sounds like such a fun weekend and so many good times had!! Have a great Monday girl!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. I love a good cleaning purge! It always makes me feel so productive! I almost made that shrimp dish last night— glad to hear it’s good!

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  5. Impressed with your purging. I did that to Harpers closet this weekend and I love how fresh and clean it looks now! Have a great Monday! :)

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  6. what a great productive weekend, minus the headache. boo! that was me too!! you had some yummy, yummy stuff! and yay for cleaning all out that out. you rock!

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  7. Sounds like a busy but PRODUCTIVE weekend! Good luck going through everything and packing! I love purging though it really is so refreshing! It is something we need to do too!

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  8. i love the spark joy method and i need to really take the time and dig into what i don't need/love anymore. it can be hard at times! you got a LOT accomplished over the weekend. good for you girl! and glad to hear that shrimp dish in the beginning turned out yummy. still on my list!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  9. Yay purge!!! Throw it out, throw it out! And donate to the library!

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  10. I'm currently working on purging stuff in my home as well. You got a lot accomplished! That shrimp salad looks delicious :)

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  11. Sounds like it was a very productive weekend. You did so much. Great job on the purging, that is something I totally need to do as well. Nothing wrong with cereal for dinner. Happy Monday!

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  12. This post makes me want to go home right now and purge my closet. Looks like you certainly got a lot done this weekend girl!

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  13. Call your local high school and see if they accept book donations for the library! All of ours are woefully out of date! You look darn good in that college top, girlie!!! Love it!!

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  14. That seems like a great summer salad! Mm!!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  15. I need more coffee after reading about your weekend. Definitely go, go, go, but looks like the best kind ,full of friends and fun!

    I found some high school stuff the other day and surprised at how half fit and the other half was too tight haha. Seems like parts of me grew and other shrunk. Definitely doing a closet cleanse this weekend!

    liz @ j for joiner

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  16. i donate all of my books to the library! i have a box of kayla's baby books that will be making its way to the library this weekend.

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  17. I agree! Donate your books to the library, they always take them. Otherwise I've used paperbackswap before to get rid of them, but that takes time.

    Bravo on the purge!

    www.shesleaninginblog.com

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  18. Wow you had a crazy productive weekend...makes me feel like quite a slacker! Enjoy your Monday!

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  19. Good for you sporting your old shirt. #hotbod

    Hey - let me know if you find a spot to donate books - I'm clearing out my library & have about 100 books I'm getting rid of.

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  20. Nothing like a good cleaning purge - spring is the best time to do it, too! Can't believe the move will be here so soon. And I want that french toast!!

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  21. That shrimp salad looks amazing! Good for you for being so productive!

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  22. I love cereal dinners! It looks like you packed two weekends into one, you did so much. It is so exciting to think of where your next adventures will lead you. For donating books, you could probably give the John Wesley one to your church library and you could donate the rest to Goodwill? I purged a ton of books last year, and that's where all of mine ended up. It is so hard to get rid of books, but they are definitely something worth sorting through!

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  23. Such a productive and fun weekend! Do you have a half price books or something similar? They had one when I lived in Austin and i make about $10 when I purged the books to move back home!

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  24. Fun, yet productive weekend. Sounds like you need a weekend from my weekend.

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  25. Yay for purging, that is one of my favorite things to do when it comes to moving. I always feel so much better when it's done.

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  26. Purge purge purge purge purge!!!! Doesn't it feel fantastic?!

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  27. Wow tons of lunch/dinner dates and time out with friends. Woo hoo for fitting into your college top. i have quite a few from college and some are even too big! lol The sushi looks amazing.

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  28. Ahhh getting rid of stuff is the best feeling ever. Soo insanely therapeutic! Go you! Isn't it also amazing when you realize you still fit into stuff you owned YEARS ago!? That's not exactly my case right now, but I'm getting there, haha!

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  29. Seeing your picture of all the stuff you're getting rid of made ME happy haha! I love decluttering and purging so stinkin' much! :) And your food in this post- omg, I want it all haha. French toast, sushi, cereal SIGN ME UP! #preggo

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  30. That french toast looks DELISH! Yay for purging and a fun girl's night, always good for the soul! Cheers to all the coffee today <3
    Green Fashionista

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  31. I hate how moving can feel overwhelming but go you for the progress! I did a closet purge this weekend too (don't forget to track it all for tax write offs next year!). Your sushi looks soo good and I'm loving the dark lip shade on you, hottie ;)

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  32. That's so crazy that you're moving next month and that the goodbyes have already started! If they're anything like your Friday night, then you'll definitely be having a great time! Way to go on purging and getting rid of a lot of stuff! It's funny how moving can really make you get rid of things!

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  33. Wow, someone did some Spring Cleaning - doesn't that just feel awesome?! I love it! That French Toast looks divine - YUM!!
    Kate :: A Little NW Charm

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  34. holy moly, talk about a productive weekend! look how much you got rid of. isn't it the best to have someone to text with a maybe? i ask KC and he's like 'sure, whatever, eh' and i'm like you're no help!!! haha.

    i normally donate my books to goodwill or one of those free little libraries, though to be honest that one's out of my way and i'm lazy.

    SUSHI looks amazing. yum!

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  35. Wow, you got so much done this weekend! I apologize, I've been a terrible blog reader lately (seriously, NEED MORE HOURS in a day!) so I must have missed an announcement about your move?! When and where to!? Bittersweet I'm sure but change can be so exciting!
    That French toast look amaaaazing, and so does the sushi. Can you tell I haven't eaten dinner yet? haha! Also for the books, check with your local library if they'll take donations. If not, maybe a high school or if there's a nearby homeless shelter, they might want them?

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  36. Holy cow girl you totally did good this weekend!! Between all the yummy food, dancing and purging, I don't know how you are not drinking 3 large coffee's! My purging weekend is next weekend and I'm beyond excited to do so!! I would suggest looking into your local library, most take donated books :)!

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  37. I hate that you're having to say goodbye to your friends, but it's nice to live in the internet age where they're only a skype/facetime date away. You did awesome with your purging!

    Tif
    www.brightonabudget.com

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  38. That shrimp salad looks amazing...! And wow! I'm so impressed with all the spring cleaning you did - I definitely need to sit myself down and do that!!

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  39. Holy productive weekend, mixed in with some fun! That shrimp salad I need it now!

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