During he last month on the road, I decided I was going to give away almost everything I still own. I don't use most of it, so I don't see any good reason for keeping it. Also it's costing money to have it stored. Money that could be put to better use.
They say the things you own end up owning you. I understand that. You have to maintain them and store them and carry them around with you. I just don't think it's worth it anymore. It's just stuff. Stuff that's always in my way. Stuff that just sits there waiting for me to do something with it. Stuff that I don't need and no longer want.
How far will it go?
I don't know yet. I've already gotten rid of a lot of stuff. I think I still have a dinner table with two benches and one comfortable chair. But, I want to cut out everything extemporaneous. If I don't have a need for, it's going to someone else or getting donated to Good Will.
What will I keep?
That's what I'm thinking about right now. I'm keeping my android phone and laptop computer. I'm keep a couple pairs of shoes. Several T-shirts, pants, socks a couple of shirts for cooler weather and a water proof coat. I'm keeping all my grooming supplies. I'm keeping my DVD collection, but that's only until I can find a way of storing them digitally that works for me. And I have a little toaster oven I'll be hanging onto. I'm keeping one guitar. I just can't give them all up.
I'm keeping my car of course. At least until it's paid off then I may let it go too. That would save me $100.00 a month I pay for insurance.
I think, for now, that's about all I need. I have a bed in my truck and when I'm home, I get a hotel room. Pretty ruthless ah? Throwing out so much stuff and trying to live as simply as possible. Why?
That's a very good question. The reason is because all my life I've danced. I've had a great time playing and laughing and enjoying myself. But, the time has come to pay the band. I haven't saved anything for retirement and I'm getting older pretty fast these days. If I want to be able to retire at all, I'll have to plan very carefully and I'll have to live very modestly.
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