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August 22, 2022

When It All Comes Crashing Down

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You know I keep it real here on It’s Just Life. It’s part of my charm, right? Well today is all about keeping it real. And honestly – it’s a little embarrassing.

We were sitting on the couch the other day and there was a crashing sound. Maksim alerted and I followed him to where he had gone.

The scene of the crime? My side of the closet where the entire shelf that runs the length of the closet and holds my clothes had fallen down.

So our Sunday day of rest became a frustrating day of work. Much needed closet cleaning, yes, but frustrating to discover that we had been living on borrowed time as the shelf was not anchored into studs but just into flimsy drywall.

I won’t go on and on about this whole project because you can imagine it yourself. Magnify that by 100 and you are probably spot on.

I sorted and triaged.

I discarded and folded.

I have a very healthy donation for several local charities which is a good thing. And I don’t donate junk so it’s all good stuff that will be donated for others to pick through.

But we learned a few lessons.

Less is better.

Do the job right the first time. (Definitely not a slam on Chris as it was not done correctly when it was installed before we bought the house.)

I am not posting pictures because it was too traumatic to even take pictures of but hopefully I am on a new path of keeping things winnowed down and more manageable.

I have been blessed with so much. I know that. And I am not always a great steward of what I have been blessed with so this closet purging was kind of an eye opener for me.

I recently reorganized and sorted my craft closet so this was another step in getting my life more organized. I just hadn’t planned on doing it quite the way we had to do it.

My question for you today is what have you been putting off that might come crashing down on you? Hopefully it isn’t a closet fail like I had.

It’s a super busy week for me this week but I will be coming back at you with more blog posts that I know you need to read. Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to leave me a comment for our Comments for a Cause — The Augustine Literacy Project.

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  1. Susi K.
    August 22, 2022 at 07:31 am

    Argh. Those closet fails. It has happened to us as well because of shoddy workmanship. It’s super annoying for sure. I try to keep my closet organized and not super full. I usually do a clean out once or twice a year and donate things or make a clean-out bag for ThredUP.

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  2. reneewilliams7
    August 22, 2022 at 08:21 am

    Oh, honey, we all have too much stuff. As I get older, I am trying to focus more on the value of experiences, of the doing, of the living. Getting there. Glad this can be fixed—and what wonderful donations to those in need.

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  3. Jena C. Henry
    August 22, 2022 at 09:11 am

    Happy Monday Beth Ann. Oh I wish you had posted photos! I can’t imagine it was as bad as you say. Oh it was as bad? Well we did the big down-size 2 years ago so I am pretty perfect now I have to say. I suppose many things could come crashing down- the stock market for example- but I cant do a whole lot about that.

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  4. Tonya
    August 22, 2022 at 09:17 am

    Cleaning our basement. First years it has been the collected of stuff. There are even touts from when my kids were little (they are 27 and 25).

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  5. Ronda
    August 22, 2022 at 09:23 am

    Oh our closet fail was the entire master bedroom walk-in closet. Not only had to do the sorting and donating and folding but wait for hubby to build a new closet (remove everything) We are back to normal now with a sturdy closet and a more organized less cluttered closet. I feel your pain!

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  6. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    August 22, 2022 at 11:18 am

    I’m sorry. What a not fun way to spend your Sunday. Our closet could use cleaning. So much to be done, but not really wanting to tackle any of it.

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  7. Dawn
    August 22, 2022 at 11:41 am

    Oh….it’s been years, maybe almost 10 since I cleared out my pantry. I’m pretty sure there’s stuff in the back that could defoliate a forest. Maybe I’ll get brave and clear it out when I get back from my latest adventure.

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  8. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    August 22, 2022 at 01:47 pm

    Oh boy did you open my eyes!! I start this very project months ago and have not finished. No excuses just did not do it. Guess what I am finished this week, Beth Ann, thanks or the push.

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  9. Judy
    August 22, 2022 at 09:49 pm

    I feel your pain! Unfortunately I was in there when it came tumbling down. Fortunately only a few scratches and a huge bruise on my hand and foot.

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  10. Mary Ellen
    October 05, 2022 at 11:41 pm

    I have not experienced closet failures but we have become reluctant remodelers due to a leak in the hallway next to the bathroom, a slab leak which required that all furniture had to be stored offsite for 3 weeks while flooring was replaced, followed by another slab leak that started in the garage which required plumbing once again to be put in the ceiling, followed just last night by a new leak. Frank woke up in the middle of the night, felt some squishiness under his feet and realized there was a new leak, not as bad. Each time we have to pack things either for a few days or a few weeks we realize we really don’t need as much. And we have really come to appreciate those that know construction so well that we feel safe again. We never have a leak in the same place so that is good; just another little house plastic surgery each year. And during Covid, I decided we hadn’t painted the interior of our house for a while so I painted and painted. Nothing like taking pictures down for painting to make you realize you probably don’t need so much. Ok, Lord, I think there are others that need some of my goodies! Thanks for the hints!

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