Survey #243—Full Response from Anita O
| Pronouns | She/her |
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| If you shop in thrift stores, resale shops, charity stores, pawn shops, or other sources of second-hand goods, what kinds of things do you look for? Are there any categories of items that you would ONLY buy used? Any categories of items that you would NEVER buy used? | I've been known to buy decor or dishes for an event and donate it back right after the event. I enjoy buying the nice dishes like cut glass bowls as wedding gifts. I look for clothes, but I have to love them to buy them. My husband buys books, and often donates them back. I love how my favorite charity thrift shop (St VIncent de Paul) uses the proceeds to feed the hungry, help people get jobs, and help give a second chance to those emerging from incarceration. Donating my stuff to them always feels good. |
| If you’ve ever completed a major decluttering project, have you experienced re-cluttering anxiety afterwards? Please describe your experience and how you’ve tried to manage this feeling. | My anxiety spot is the multi-purpose room where I do household business and volunteer projects, and sew, and store all our photos - and it has a bed for guests. It feels like I'm always re-setting this room for a temporary use! and keeping on top of 'office clutter' is the worst. Thinning down the photos is the future decluttering project that overwhelms me - but if I make progress, it will open up a little space in here! |
| How often do you deep-clean your kitchen, going above and beyond whatever daily or several-time-a-week routines you maintain? | At least once a year |
| What routines or habits have been useful to ensure that your kitchen is always clean? | Cleaning off counters "as I go" and doing dishes daily. Having thinned the stuff in the cupboards, I no longer have trouble returning everything to its place. God bless my husband who keeps the floor clean! |
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