January 2020 Box and Plans

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It's the start of a new year. This year for me is all about decluttering, no-buy on non-essentials, using and cherishing what I have already, and saving as much as I can.

I have decided to make a big career change, and will need this year to focus on it. Thus, I will be sewing less and letting go as many sewing materials as I can (this would include mostly clothes that I have lying around waiting to be altered). I keep reminding myself that just because I'm getting rid of the sewing materials and sewing less this year does not mean I am a failure in any way. I also need to declutter because when I move from my current apartment, I do not want to have the hassle of moving so many items, or waiting until then to declutter. I believe that will get overwhelming. As I declutter, I plan to cherish and use what I already have and try to get over the mentality that I always need something new because in reality, I don't. Finally, I would like to save as much as I can so that I can have a down payment or a wedding in the near future.

The rules for my no-buy non-essentials year is basically not buying any items except for groceries and gas. This does sound a little boring, but I need to remind myself that whenever I feel the urge to buy, it's always better to not bring in new items because based on past experiences, they never made me feel happier. There's always something that I can or need to do. I can go watch YouTube, TV, play video games, read my monthly book, work on my monthly challenge box, cook and bake, declutter, clean/organize, and journaling. (I created a budget for 2020, and I did allow myself to spend $100 on gardening supplies; however, I will not be buying any new seeds since I have a whole stash in the closet)

Goals for 2020
  • Figure out my career
  • Save up money and learn about investments
  • Declutter (or sell) at least 480 items
  • Cherish and use what I already have
  • Relax and live life simply (without all the chaos and tasks that I think I need to get done)
  • Update the blog
  • Sleep regularly


Project Plan for January 2020


Project #1
Finish this blanket. (3 items)




Project #2
Read "Capturing the light : the birth of photography, a true story of genius and rivalry" (1 item)



Projects #3, #4, #5
Use up this candle, lotion, and t-shirt yarn. (3 items)



Project #6
Sew reusable produce bags and tea leaf bags using these muslin fabric. (4 items)



Project #7 
Complete Jan 2020 section and set up for February. (1 item)



Project #8
Continue on the skirt (1 item)



Project #9
Sew the long sleeve shirt (1 item)



Project #10
Post on Mercari 20 items to sell (20 items). These items will not be included in the decluttering count.

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