April 27, 2010

That's the day my New Year's Resolution took a hiatus.  Anyway.

Hey all!  Remember me?  You know, excuses, excuses.  But I'm back.  And man, have I got some great Things To Get Rid Of.

Stick with me - it'll be good.

Let's start with one of my deep dark secrets:  makeup.  I don't wear it on any regular basis, so I almost never buy any.  And then I just keep it forever.  Of course, the Internets have schooled me on how disgusting this is, so I'm reluctantly cleaning shop.  So let's start with:

What:  Lip Gloss

Why:  See above (I honestly cannot even tell you when I purchased this.  I'm afraid to admit it may have been when I lived in NYC '99-'01.  Super gross, I know.)

Where:  Garbage.  Swear.

Added bonus:  there are two more in random purses somewhere.  You have my solemn vow that I will toss them as soon as they turn up. 

S'up?

Hi guys.  Remember when I had a daily blog?  Yeah, me too.  Kinda got away from me there.  But fear not faithful followers, I have been Getting Rid of Things all along.  And taking pictures too.  It's the pesky upload-photos-and-write-about-it bit that's slowed me down.  I'll get to it though.  Oh I will.  Here's a (picture-less) sneak peek:

• Old bed sheets!
• Bathmat from many years ago!
• Kitchen utensils that I thought I would use but never do!
• Glassware!
• More clothes!

See?  The excitement never stops. But sometimes the blog posts do.  Stay tuned...

Mad

I'm catching up....

What:  Two old ass issues of Mad Magazine.  June '57 and April '58

Why:  We stopped by the in laws' house this weekend and they were given to us.  I'm not sure if they ever belonged to my husband or were always his father's or what, but regardless we walked out of there with them.

Where: eBay and eBay

Sunday Again

Time for me to update the blog!

What:  Folding Chair
Why:  I left this outside all winter under the deck.  It is cracked.  Do not sit.
Where:  Garbage.  But interestingly enough, the other day I was looking out our bedroom window and saw someone pull this same chair out of the neighbors' garbage.  So it's been claimed and discarded another time since I Got Rid of it. 

What:  Watering Can
Why:  While it looks cool, it sucks as a watering can.  It gets water everywhere when pouring and doesn't hold much capacity.
Where:  Garage sale.  Someone else take my crappy stuff!

What:  Old cell phone
Why:  A friend gave this to me when I was going overseas because... I don't remember.  But I do know the best feature of this phone is that the screen is a mirror when not in use.  Clever!
Where:  Garage sale?  My father in law also *loves* this type of shit.  I'll give it to him if it doesn't sell.

What:  Clothes
Why:  Because I have to get rid of them.
Where:  Donate

Book

What:  The book "Undateable: 311 Things Guys Do That Guarantee They Won't Be Dating Or Having Sex"

Why:  Today I attended the taping of a TV talk show.  One that films right here in Chicago.  Put on your thinking caps everyone.  What could it be?  Hint:  Springer and Jenny Jones have long been canceled.  At said talk show taping I had to sign a piece of paper that stated, in bold print, that I may NOT BLOG about my experience. So, in a completely unrelated matter, I unexpectedly acquired this book today.   It's clever, but I do not want.

Where:  Selling it on Amazon

Timer

What:  Timer for indoor lights

Why:  It does not work.  Lights will come on at will, and either stay on or go off immediately.  I try to override it but each time I do that I get a whole new schedule for the lights turning on and/or going off.  Some times I go to bed and they're off, and when I get up at 3am with the baby I see the lights are on downstairs.   It does not keep the current time, which I'm guessing is the main problem.  That or it's haunted.

Where:  Garbage.  And this is why I'm including this on the post:  I honestly thought more than twice about keeping it.  Or selling it at a garage sale.  A broken, haunted timer.  Purchased at Menards for under $5.  I really need this blog to keep me honest.

Baby Vase

What:  Baby-theme ceramic vase

Why:  I think I got this at my baby shower (most likely with flowers) and for some reason I felt sentimental enough about it to keep it this long.  Almost a year now.  And I really don't like it.  I mean, it's adorable.  And looks great with flowers.  But there was no reason for me to keep it this long.

Where:  Garage sale