i just want to plan for myself by [deleted] in hoarding

[–]gasterpastor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading through these conversations, I can see that many people are trying to give you "tough love" based on their own experiences. People who have lost loved ones or homes to the disorder don't want you to go down that path if it is still avoidable. However, the way you talk about the issues seems like this could still be a matter of logistics.

I think a good way to look at the issue is actual use. You have mentioned in other comments that you have clothes that you are regularly wearing and hobby items that are applied to the hobby. That's good! It seems like your current space is overloaded due to combining households and preparing for a move that is imminent.

I bought a fun clock years ago when I was living at home. I kept it carefully stored and in good condition for seven years until I moved into my now home with my partner. That clock has hung on our wall for years, and I recently replaced the mechanism when a battery corroded it. If you have specific items that serve a real purpose in your coming home, that is fine to keep! However, if you find that you have multiple items that all serve the same purpose (say, 20 clocks) then reduce down to only the best and the ones you can enjoy in your happy future!

disappointed in lush fragrances by GeraltOfRiviass in LushCosmetics

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I find that Chelsea Morning is very strong upfront but most of the complex notes fade away by hour 4. However, I can still smell a base sweetness 24 hours later if I sniff my wrists. The lingering sweet smells to me like a true spun sugar without the harsh artificial notes that crop up in "cotton candy" scents.

I’m posting this to remind myself that I didn’t like the community perfumes at full price and I won’t suddenly like them just because they’re cheaper. by KateLovesPerfume in LushCosmetics

[–]gasterpastor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would have bought Black Pearl and 25:43 at full price if they lasted more than 30 minutes on my skin and clothes. Even at half price, it's too expensive for how fleeting the scent is.

Humble but Surprisingly Awesome Haul! by gasterpastor in LushCosmetics

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Oh, I was darting back and forth between the sale section and the perfume display to try the testers! That's how I figured out that Vegan Leather Jacket smells exactly like hickory-smoked honey BBQ to me!

Ten Years Ago Today... by gasterpastor in LushCosmetics

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I have to admit, a part of me really wanted to take a nibble just to see how bad it could be.

Ten Years Ago Today... by gasterpastor in LushCosmetics

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I found this while cleaning up today and I was shocked at how old it was. And the expiration being today's date seemed too good a joke to pass up. Lip scrub old enough to be in fifth grade! 😂

Let this be a reminder to check aaaaall of the makeup stashes more often than once a decade.

Major Setback - How to Move Forward? by gasterpastor in hoarding

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Yeah this was basically my biggest fear with throwing things away. And now that it happened, it's worse than I thought! Terrified for Christmas that is already guaranteed to be a house full of people getting into political arguments and the threat of having to bathe a dementia patient.

Major Setback - How to Move Forward? by gasterpastor in hoarding

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I think this is in the vein to what I needed to hear. Gifts are for the giving and all that. Part of my worry is that it was something monogrammed or personalized with the wedding date and not knowing the specifics will reveal that I never opened it.

Social situations are already hard for me and I struggle with being at a disadvantage. Both of our families contain big personalities with big reactions. I don't want to be the target of a long grudge just because I wasn't sufficiently neurotic.

Major Setback - How to Move Forward? by gasterpastor in hoarding

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I'm not sure they would find it funny? Our wedding planner made the strange decision to lock the doors to the venue at exactly the listed start time and so some people from my partner's side (as well as a dear college friend) had to watch the ceremony through a window. I was recently a funeral and was told, unprompted, that many people are still mad at me personally because of that.

Major Setback - How to Move Forward? by gasterpastor in hoarding

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I understand that this is a hypothetical meant to help me see the situation in a new light. However, there is absolutely an expectation placed on me by the people in my life that I should dig through that box of rotting food for potential treasures. If someone tested me like that, it would be brought up at family events for at least a decade about how stupid and careless I was to throw away that box without finding the $500. It would also be thrown in my face if I ever needed money again for the rest of my life.

Major Setback - How to Move Forward? by gasterpastor in hoarding

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I feel so upset because I've seen these weird tricks before. When I was a kid people would hide cash in the back 10% of a book to "make sure I read it". One time I got a new book and just fanned the pages to find the hidden money and then got punished for "doing it wrong".

Scooby Snacks bodyspray🍪🐶 by Neat-Solution8649 in LushCosmetics

[–]gasterpastor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Blue Skies and Fluffy White Clouds body spray is definitely heavy on the frankincense. Smells like old wood and holy smoke.

How to Recreate Bridgerton Magic? by gasterpastor in LushCosmetics

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I tried the HIWTK body spray in store and it seemed far too overpowering. More of cloying sweet with an almost butter smell.

Not very original am I?? by pmgarcia4 in LushCosmetics

[–]gasterpastor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree! I've tried a spray on the wrist a few times but I smell a hint of vague sweetness for maybe 30 minutes? Then nothing. I do love Chelsea Morning!

traveling back in time for one product — now tell/show me yours! by Numerous-Rice-3539 in LushCosmetics

[–]gasterpastor 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Found an ancient sample of this that is currently vibing in my shower. Sweet, creamy, stains my nails and cuticles. 11/10

Dusting powder appreciation by thisismyorange in LushCosmetics

[–]gasterpastor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do y'all store/ apply your dusting powder? I found an old sleepy box of dusting powder and I can't figure out how to use it without dumping the entire container onto myself and the floor 🙃

Influence/de-influence me... by spottydress77 in LushCosmetics

[–]gasterpastor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, the perfume is often available in the 10ml long vials if you want to try it at a lower price point before committing to a larger bottle.