生不带来, 死不带去

I know it's kinda morbid to be thinking about one's death. But like JK was saying, I think I am just as blased about death as he is, if not more.

Anyway, with my grandad's close brush with death, I have also just experienced one of the lowest point in my life. I have also come to the realisation, yes, I have way too many things beyond the necessities. My life has become very messy and complicated, of which my hoarding is an outward expression.

Having just visited a number of friends and their new flats, it further reinforces my present thinking that it's actually ok to throw away everything and just keep the memories in my brain. It's time to simplify my life!

Yes, I know. My brain is not the best storage place but hey, if it's not important enough to be remembered, any physical reminders are also just a waste of space. If the memory is not important enough to stay in my head, why should I keep the physical reminders? Especially if I dun even come into contact with these "physical reminders" 5, 10, 15 years down the road when I'm doing MAJOR SPRING CLEANING?

Right. So, here's a final thank you, sorry and good-bye to all the birthday cards, CNY cards, Christmas cards, etc, that my friends have sent & given to me over the past ** years of my life. I am going to throw all of them away.

The things that I will keep in my life are really my most important books (the hobby which keeps my brain and soul alive), my handicrafts (the hobby which helps keep my hands and eyes sharp) and the travel "rubbish" which I have collected so far (the hobby which helps keep my banks and other shops happy).

No more travel brochures or souvenirs from now on. Take only memories (photos), leave only footprints.

After sorting through my stuff, not only do I have enough stationery to last me a lifetime, I am very sure I also have enough toiletries and hair & facial care poducts to last me for my year in London.

With this in mind, I should not only be able to simplify my life but also save a lot of money. *grin*