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Because that would probably be me. There is something about piles of clutter that just makes me feel very unsettled. Over the years I have developed a reputation among some of my friends as someone who loves to throw things away. For a while I actually thought I had thrown my college diploma away, but that is a whole other story...
Last weekend I decided to finally take control. I actually filled 3 big shopping bags with books, and another bag with once-read magazines. Of course, these things are not trash! So where did I take them? The Book Thing.
The Book Thing is an amazing non-profit organization in Baltimore. You can drop off gently used books and magazines, or you can go there to pick up reading material for FREE. Yes, free. It's basically like GoodWill for readers... except free. I know a lot of teachers who visit every Saturday to pick up new material for their classroom libraries, and I got a great big smile on my face at the thought of all of the kiddos who will soon be reading my already-loved books.
Does your city have anything like The Book Thing? It is the best!
And in case you were wondering, here are the "After" shots of my (mostly) clutter free guest room:
2 Comments on What is the Opposite of a Hoarder?, last added: 10/30/2010
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I am the same way! I prefer to throw things out than keep them. The room looks great :)
Very cool! I would love that in my town. I'm the huge opposite of a hoarder i.e. purger.
:)