SAD = Sold on ebay family organ from 1950's I had lessons on it in

[2Design]

Jr High. And it was sad. I had lots of mixed emotions. It needed work. I couldn't find a repair person. I don't have money to fix. Then the guy came to pick it up today from a city about 1 hour away, and he used to be a Hammond organ repair person. SO the emotions are flying around inside. And after too. Tears. Cry. Many memories. Had this image of selling something for a 'few silver pieces'. Like a betrayal.

I have been downsizing and selling things on ebay for a multitude of reasons.

1. I feel I may need to move out of here because it is rent was increasing (lower than othes in area), too noisy, mice, water backups into tub from upstairs, they finally fixed the kitchen sink from backups of washer from upstairs.

2. I am ready to leave. But I don't know where I will go
3. Income is about 15,000
4. Been selling my china on and off over the last two years. Selling books.
5. Selling stuff that people will buy that I am not using.

6. Feeling like I should just move into an RV and take my home with me and find out where I want to live and find work doing something that will pay well to an 'older' person.

So it is a mixed emotion day.
Sad for 'having' to sell
Happy to sell to someone who will enjoy
Happy that when I get somewhere I like I can buy something new and lighter (organ was 300 lbs)

Excited that I will move
Scared that I don't know where
Uncertain about my future

Just feeling like a real pack rat that needs to get rid of 7 bookcases full of books
Clothes - I have every size from 12 up to 22 - keep hangin onto stuff because "i will lose weight"

yada yada yada

Just need to share and look for others who have sold or get attached to "things"

[Liberal Veteran]

1. It is sad having to part with things you grow attached to.

I have like 5 or 6 objects that I have moved with me back and forth across the country many times and I would hate to ever part with them.

[2Design]

2. thanks for sharing....moving stuff is difficult but putting in storage

you have to think of the size and space it will take up.

Well that is my rationalizing self. So many parts of me in this action. Still having a committee meeting about the decision and the right and wrong of it. IT is amazing what my mind can do with emotionally charged "things"

[jfalchion]

3. "i will lose weight"

I suggest you do. Otherwise, you will be in the DM type II boat with me. It's no fun.

I rec you pretend to be a diabetic & go on a strict 1600 - 1800 cal diet and exercise. Doesn't matter what you eat, just stay below 1800.

I've gone from a 38 waist to 33. If you like seeing your toes, you will do it.

Look upon this transit as a pivot point in your life.

Good luck!

BAD:donut:BAD

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

4. Hope it wasn't a vital organ

[Pithlet]

5. Aw

:hug: It's hard to part with sentimental things. I'm having a hard time parting with baby things as they get older and no longer need them. I keep a few, but there's no way I can keep all of it :( Just tell yourself that it has gone on to give another enjoyment, just as I tell myself that the baby toys and clothes will be enjoyed by new little ones. But, still. *sniff*

[2Design]

6. thanks makes me wonder how others part with people or children

Difficult to let things go

When children grow you know they will grow and be gone. Some celebrate and others cling. it is a mixed bag