Congratulations Sterling, this is awesome. You are quite a motivation. I wish I could get to the place you are...

As you know, I started the October challenge. I had one great day, then another couple of hours (to go through shoes) the following weekend (which I still haven't posted about) and since then I've just had no time to think. It's frustrating, and certainly does take up mental energy and space. I had a small taste of what it must be like to do that clearing, and I do still want to get there. But I'm also tired of beating myself up for always wishing I had more time to "get things done". I need to spend time on me, and my family and friends too!

BRAVA Sterling! While not an easy task, you showed strength, determination and stamina by seeing it through. I am so happy for you that all that effort resulted in you feeling liberated and focused on the future. Open roads....have fun exploring them!

What a wonderful post! It is so exciting to see someone else so excited and lifted up!

I hear you on preferring different styles for different body types, and even more on the freedom of getting rid of so much stuff. There are some sweaters and boots I'm looking forward to getting, but mostly the immanent arrival of our stuff just feels like a burden of sorting through and finding places for things.

What a fantastic set of life changes you are going through!

Ms Maven -- These closet/wardrobe purges are really hard emotionally. It is not surprising you are having a hard time letting go.

Thank you, Fashintern and MaineLady -- I seem to be in the midst of some major life changes. I am not sure what brought on these changes but I am mentally prepared to embrace them fully.

Elizabeth P -- time is a premium in our lives. Try not to beat yourself up for not getting some things done. I'm sure you are getting the things done in life that are important.

Sterling, you are an incredible, i love your energy, honestly and enthusiasm....congratulations on your closet review.

Well done Sterling! Changes in our lives are inevitable and often unpredictable. Hopefully, this edit will supply you with positive energy to handle whatever comes next.