De-Pack Ratting

Today I'm suffering from massive allergies and a sinus headache, and I'm wondering if it's because I spent two and a half hours last night raising dust all over my apartment.

The slow, but sure process of de-pack ratting began last week when I found an abandoned Ikea shelf on the lawn (clean and practically brand new!). I finally had a chance to re-arrange my shelves, replacing an old collapsible plastic shelf with the newfound wooden Ikea one. Then I thought it'd be a good opportunity to consolidate books from other locations, re-organize, and at the same time, get rid of some books.

I used to save all the books I read as some sort of trophy of accomplishment. Like, these are the books I have read! Because I am well read! And look how smart I am for having read books like Crime and Punishment and Pride and Prejudice! Okay just kidding I kept those. But some books, you read them once, and you are never going to read them again. So get rid of them. Or books I've picked up used or were given to me by other people - some I'll never read. So why keep them?

The local library is getting picky. I had one tell me, "Sorry we have too many books right now" and another one tell me "We'll take them only if they are in mint condition." Harumph! I'll take the "mint condition" ones there and dump the old crusty ones in my office. Someone will likely take them....

De-pack ratting continues...