Survey #166 Response from Johanna
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Briefly describe who will benefit from your efforts to declutter and get organized, and how they’ll benefit. Think about members of your household, but also about the larger world—e.g., the people who’ll buy your stuff at a garage sale, the shelter residents who’ll get your donations, the next generation of family who’ll carry a lighter load, and so on. | I have no family, so primarily I will be the one enjoying the benefit of an easier and calmer life with less clutter and less responsibilities. But since someone will have to clean out my apartment one day, I’m sure they’ll appreciate my efforts as well. |
| Tell us about a memory of a person or incident from the formative years of your life that influenced your attitudes and emotions about belongings, clutter, organizing, or any related subject. (For example: “Grandma’s house was packed to the rafters with stuff.”) | My grandparents, having lived through WWll, lead a simple life and were masters of reusing and repurposing, diy and keeping their home organised. They had less things, but they were of very good quality, I still use their towels and linens. My parents on the other hand were almost hoarders. They had a huge house so it wasn’t immediately noticeable to others. But cleaning out their house was a nightmare. I strive for my grandparents’ way of life but have a hard time shaking the keep-everything-attitude my parents modelled when I was little. |
| What is the strongest memory to which you feel connected by way of an object, such as a souvenir, photo, or keepsake? | I remember the coffee mug my grandma used every morning and the feeling of being loved and accepted by her. |
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