Okay, so, last night, I had this totally weird dream where I was just smashing old stuff, like, from way back when. It got me thinking, why not actually do that in real life? So, that’s what I did today. Here’s how it went down.
Getting Started
First, I gathered all the junk I wanted to get rid of. I’m talking about old photo albums that were collecting dust, letters that I wrote like a decade ago and never sent, and some old clothes that I haven’t worn in ages. Basically, anything that was just taking up space and didn’t mean anything to me anymore.
The Demolition
Next, I took everything outside to the backyard. Safety first, right? I laid out a big tarp to keep things somewhat contained. Then, I just went at it. Here’s the breakdown:
- Photo Albums: I flipped through them one last time. Some of the pictures made me laugh, some made me cringe. After that, I ripped them into pieces.
- Letters: These were super cringey to read. I skimmed a few, shook my head at how dramatic I used to be, and then tore them up.
- Old Clothes: These were kind of fun to destroy. I cut them up with scissors, tore them into strips, and generally just made a mess.
Cleaning Up
After the destruction, I gathered all the pieces and stuffed them into a couple of garbage bags. It felt pretty good to see all that old junk reduced to scraps. I swept up the remaining bits and pieces, and just like that, my backyard was clean, and so was my mental space, kind of.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, this whole thing was way more satisfying than I expected. It was like a physical and emotional cleanse. Getting rid of old stuff that was just cluttering up my life felt liberating. Plus, it was a pretty good workout. If you’re feeling weighed down by old memories or just have a bunch of junk you need to get rid of, I highly recommend giving this a try. Just make sure you do it safely and responsibly. And maybe don’t destroy anything you might regret later.
