Is it Spring yet?

I know that the stupid Groundhog in my area is calling for another 6 weeks of winter, and I am not surprised. Did I really think that we were going to get out of this weather hell just yet considering we live in Alberta? No, I didn't. I am not delusional. I am, however, in the mood to spring clean! I can see myself throwing a bunch of crap in the Volvo and donating it to the local Value Village. In fact, I am going to do that right after I finish this.

I still think that "spring" cleaning is stupid - who wants to waste all that time being indoors when it is spring outside? That is why I am voting for a new initiative - Winter cleaning! It just makes a whole lot more sense. You get rid of all that unwanted crap right now and when spring comes, you can throw open the windows and get your butt outside! Take my advice, you'll thank me later.

I have been collecting various items that we no longer need, and have divided them into piles - one to Value Village, one to consign, and one that goes to people that can use it. Yes, that means that my big sister gets my daughter's shoes that no longer fit her. (The fact that my daughter is giving hand me downs to my older sister kind of freaks me out, but what can you do?) I am also going to go around the house and get rid of stuff that I have kept for too long, either because I paid money for it, or it was a gift. Either way, if it doesn't make me happy when I look at it - OUT IT GOES! I don't care who gave it to me. (That being said, I apologize if you gave me something that I don't like, but either don't give me anything, or give me a gift card. And to be honest, I'm fine with nothing! Except for money, which is always my favorite!) And just so you know, I am not in a bad mood, I am just sick of the clutter in my house. My collections are one thing, I love you plates, but if I don't love it, why am I keeping it and letting it make me crazy?

Yes, February is good for only 2 things, cleaning and getting a meal that I didn't cook for my birthday. Oh and a spa day, but that can be done in any month, it doesn't have to be February. I am going to stop ranting right now and fill the Volvo with my unwanted goods!