Minimalism: My 2011 Goals

I have recently started my minimalism journey, and while I have yet to blog about it (TBH, there is enough out there already), I certainly intend to pick up the pace and really lean down in 2011.

So, I thought I would quickly share my goals with you =)

I have divided my current aims into three phases, obviously these might change slightly over time, but this is what I am committing too right now. I have also started “Phase One”.

Phase One – “First Pass” and the “Big Stuff” (By End of Jan 2011)

• Obvious Clothing - Old, Worn and Rarely-Used Items
• TV Gone
• 360 Gone
• CD’s and DVD’s Gone
• Old Computer Bits and Components Gone
• First Pass of Household Items

Here I am simply getting a handle on the “wood through the trees”. Also, I want to clear the obvious distractions from the house (namely the TV and 360).

Phase Two – Getting Lean and Preparing for Downsizing (By End of Mar 2011)

• Clothing to 50 Items or Less (Likely Less =))
• 1 Lightweight Yet Powerful Laptop
  (Thinking of Going for Souped-Up Apple MBP – Suggestions?)
• Office Cleared (Bookshelf and Desk Gone)
• Kitchen Items Sorted and Refined

Here I am looking to really get my items down to the bare essentials as well as remove the need for a 2nd room, thus enabling the downsize of the apartment.

Phase Three – Downsized and Mobile! (By End of Jun 2011)

• Smaller Apartment – Down to 1 Bedroom
• 1 Suitcase for Everything I Care About
  • Not “Everything”
  • Namely: Clothing, Gadgets, Passport =)

Very simple here, I simply want to be able to go where I want, when I want. At this point I should be in much cheaper accommodation (normally making shorter leases possible too). Everything I need should be able to get into one large suitcase so I can simply pack and go!

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