Comments on: Some Thoughts On Downsizing My Living Situation.

By: David

David — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:50:49 +0000

I am sure its not perfect, but for where I am living it’s pretty dead on – I have everything I could ever need within walking distance!

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:50:45 +0000

I like the walkability score website too, but don’t take it at face value. It scores my neighborhood pretty high because of the many things within a 2 mile radius of my house.

But the website doesn’t know that in my city, that 2 miles is bisected by interstate highways and extremely busy streets without pedestrian crossing lights, and the sidewalks often stop without warning, leaving a pedestrian walking in the busy street.

When I entered my address and saw the score, I just laughed.

By: The Everyday Minimalist

The Everyday Minimalist — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:33:20 +0000

I too moved.

From a 1500 square foot apartment to a 600 square foot one

I love it. It’s small, cosy, no real space for visitors who are squeamish about sleeping in the same room as us, and EXACTLY the size we need

By: RowdyKittens

RowdyKittens — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:00:51 +0000

Your new neighborhood sounds fantastic. I’m looking forward to hearing more about the area. Thanks for the walkable link!

Have fun!

By: KC

KC — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:53:52 +0000

I am planning to downsize my home within the next year or so and have started getting rid of a lot of “stuff”. I have been doing this bit by bit but I want to do a big cleanout over the next month or so. It’s such a cleansing feeling for me to see the amount of stuff reducing.

By: marci357

marci357 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:51:59 +0000

Good thought process there – I am still going thru the process myself.

Thanks for the walkable link. Mine came out 78. Not bad for very very small town

By: David

David — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:39:21 +0000

sfordinarygirl – I actually only have about 4 “physical” cards that I keep, and that’s only because they REALLY mean something to me. Anything else that I would like to look at once in a while, but don’t need to keep, I have scanned into my computer. My records from school and awards are still in my file cabinet, which will be gone through once I arrive in Denver and scanned into the computer as well. It’s just not worth keeping paper copies of everything.

Sunny – thanks for stopping by! Your reasons for moving to Denver sound like my reasons for moving to New Mexico when I did – I had had enough of Los Angeles after 14 years! NM is great, but its too small for me and my ex to live in at the same time, so looking forward to “starting over” in Denver.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:07:37 +0000

I love your list. Having recently emptied the nest (children and ex), I’ve started simplifying but find I still have a long way to go. Eventually I hope to find I don’t need this 3 bedroom/2 bath ranch on an acre!

By: sfordinarygirl

sfordinarygirl — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:00:03 +0000

I’m making an effort to downsize my stuff also.

What about cards you’ve received whether it’s work, holiday or a thank you for something you did? Also how do you feel about keeping old certificates, awards or essays from elementary, high school and college days?

By: Sunny

Sunny — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:12:04 +0000

I live in Denver, too. You’re going to love it! The people are down-to-earth and the sun never stops shining…except today, we’re expecting 18″ of snow, but what’s a simple life without a snow day (complete w/ fireplace and Bailey’s)?

I moved to CO because I wanted a simpler life, myself. I’d been living in an expensive and competitive area back east. I was overworked, financially overextended, and constantly sick. I was on 3 different perscriptions – for sleeping, anxiety, and depression. I’d always done what was expected of me and was terrified of breaking “the rules”. When you’re living a life that isn’t your own, everything is complicated

I’d always wanted to live by the mountains (always!), but never had the courage to make the change. On my birthday three years ago, I’d decided I’d had enough. I sold my furniture and drove to Denver a week later. Settling in wasn’t easy, but I was finally building a life on my own terms, so the bumps along the way weren’t as scary as I’d always imagined – they were adventures that made me realize that, yes, I’m alive. Today I enjoy my job, am finishing school to become a teacher (my life-long dream), have wonderful friends, get to hike in the mountains every weekend, and live in a small apartment filled with only my favorite things – a fireplace, an overstuffed chair, books, chocolate, and wine.

Here, next to the Rockies, I’ve found home. And there’s nothing more beautiful – more simple – than that.

Found your blog recently and am enjoying your articles. Keep up the great work & best of luck here in the Mile High City!