Comments on: Minimalism

By: Andi

Andi — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:53:37 +0000

Growing up military I was used to packing up every 2 to 3 years so I learned early on all the stuff you accumulate just has to be re-packed up, some a minimalist approach is better – for me. As an adult I moved apartments nearly every year and it was a matter of sanity! Less was easier to move! I understand that people need to hold on to stuff, it comforts them, provides memories, I just have never been one to feel that way. I like a clean, stark look and I want to be ready to move to Paris, Honk Kong or across the street at a moment’s notice without too much difficulty. But my husband has a tendency to be a collector, so it is a bit of a challenge

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:18:54 +0000

Hey Kristi, I want to be more of a minimalist, too, and I really try. When I was younger, and when I was single, I didn’t really think about it, I just accumulated “stuff” like crazy. But now, maybe it’s because I am now a mother, with two little beings to be responsible for besides myself, I understand the burden of all that stuff and I am constantly trying to “downsize” to the essentials. I am by no means close to the ideal I have for myself, but I just keep going toward the goal. As for what I’d save in a fire, you’ve really got me thinking. I should write out that list!

By: Daily Connoisseur

Daily Connoisseur — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:41:33 +0000

Kristi- I love this- I think I am an aspiring minimalist- I am in so many ways in my life but in others- I need help.

Thanks so much for your comments on my blog- sorry I have not been able to get back to you quickly. I am no longer going on my London trip but when I was ;( The majority of the colors I brought were black, midnight blues and emerald greens- I love wearing those colors in the winter. And that fab suitcase was by Tusting- made in England. It’s such a great high quality little case.

By: aaonce

aaonce — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:32:57 +0000

Interesting post indeed. I wish I could remember where my desire to frequently get rid of things originated. I didn’t keep mementos from old flames either. In fact, every time I start feeling overwhelmed with life, I find myself downsizing. My husband often jokes that he will one day find himself out on the curb, if I haven’t found a need for him “w/in 6 months”. Luckily, he isn’t in any danger.

By: Marsi

Marsi — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:17:17 +0000

Wow, interesting post. You certainly sound like a vagabond — or an American in the Foreign Service! Are you a retired CIA operative, Kristi? ;o)

I’m curious about that “mental list in your head” of the things you’d take if you had 20 minutes in a fire. What would they be?

For me, my recipe file, my Proust books (heavily annotated from my two years of reading them), my address book, and photo albums. Funny that three of the four things (recipes, addresses, and photos) could all be scanned to electronic files, if I had the inclination. Sure would make the fire drill exercise a whole lot easier!

How goes everything in The House that Sick Built? Better, I hope!