Konmari Part 4

Today we continue to Konmari our komono - the store room under the staircase. It's really a great achievement because after we decluttered, there's finally a walkway that allows us to go all the way to the other side (a u-turn).

We started before 8am in the morning, and it took us way longer than I thought would be, probably because all my sentimental items are in the boxes stored there. My diaries, keepsake bookmarks, postcards from friends, cards for birthday and other important events in my life, friends' wedding invitation cards, letters from dad during my uni time, letters from my bffs since secondary & uni pals, master and phd research years logbooks, key research papers that I've read, conference proceedings and abstract books, temple kbsyouth activity books, newspaper cuttings etc. Some really brings back a lot of fond memories. There are others that I totally forgot that I had them. Quoting my bestie's words they 'spark the joy' in me. With the aim to declutter and reduce, some I decided to discard or recycle after saying my thanks.

Albeit very tired, I feel a strong sense of gratitude and peace after the process. I am very blessed with all the wonderful people who have come into my life, although some have left forever, some become more distant due to many reasons, but their love and frienship have kept me going. I hope I have also done justice to become a better person in my current life.