Things That Don’t Matter Much Anymore

Do you still give a shit about certain things, or have you let them go?

Artwork by Erika Komarck

As you get older, are you finding that certain things don’t matter anymore? Many things that seemed so important are meaningless now. Let me list a few.

Wearing clothing until it starts to fall apart was once something that was very important to me. When we were growing up, we had next to nothing, so we often got hand-me-down clothes or items that were on sale at Sears.

I still have a hard time letting go of clothing that isn’t completely worn out, but I’m getting better. I can tolerate a small hole from time to time, but a large rip or bleach stain? It’s time to go.

So, you just don’t like it, it’s out of fashion, or it doesn’t fit. Rather than waiting for it to appeal to you again, just chuck it.

There are so many thrift stores that will gladly appreciate your discards. In fact, I have a bunch of stuff I need to give away right now. I’m just too lazy to go in the closet and stuff it into a bag because my back hurts. Maybe tomorrow.

Feeling obligated to use all of my leftovers is something that was a necessity to me. I have always been a leftover queen and I still feel bad if I have to toss something into the trash.