The word “Craigslist” elicits a lot of mixed opinions, and perhaps rightfully so. I think we’ve all seen Lifetime’s cinematic masterpiece The Craigslist Killer by now. (and if you haven’t, do yourself a favor and watch it immediately). But murder and prostitution aside, Craiglist is truly an amazing invention, and one that I’ve come to use more and more over the years. My most recent (ab)use of Craigslist involves posting items in “Free Stuff” that I would otherwise have to pay a junk hauler to take away. After moving into our new house in July, I have become obsessed with getting rid of as much crap (deemed so by me) as possible.
It’s been a gradual metamorphosis, but one that has picked up considerable momentum over the last couple of years. I used to be more sentimental, holding on to clothing, knick knacks, and other random objects move after move, year after year. It’s easy to justify keeping anything, but once I started throwing stuff out and giving it away, I couldn’t stop. I literally walk around my house and closet thinking about what I can get rid of. Wait, that sounds kind of twisted, but I think my discretion is on point (on fleek). Plus I feel that if I get rid of loads of mediocre (or actual) crap, I am justified in purchasing 1 or 2 nice items to replace it (do you see the connection? Just go with me on this). I am by no means a disciple of Marie Kondo (though it’s worth a read), but more a pseudo-minimalist in order to better justify future shopping sprees.
That said, there are some items that are not even a close call. They are basically actual garbage that must be discarded of immediately. Like this desk.
This picture is FAR more flattering than in reality. And is it really all that flattering?