The breakdown of a PJ: It's all GONE!!!

so1913

so1913

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I couldn't take it anymore! All the products, all the clutter, stuff I bought in bulk because I made myself think it was a deal, but when you don't use it, what kind of deal is it? Stuff that is years old. Stuff that simply did not work that I kept. Liter sizes of 50 million things that I could never use up (yes, even the Elucence which I haven't used in MONTHS). Clutter under the sink, clutter on the sink, clutter in the shower, clutter in my closet, clutter on my dresser....bottles of this, jars of that, WHAT WAS I THINKING!!!!!!

I just grabbed trash bags and started dumping. I didn't think about what was new, what was still good, what kinda worked, what somebody might want to take off my hands...I just grabbed it all and dumped it without second thought. 4 heavy trash bags when I was done. It was just too much to sort through and figure out what was good for swap, sell, or to give away. If I didn't toss it now, I know I would hold onto it. So here it is...the fruits of my PJ syndrome. This doesn't even count the loads of stuff that I left behind at my parents house when I moved a year ago, lol.

Funny thing is...

it feels GREAT!!!!

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I always think I will eventually NEED something that I threw away. **Shrugs shoulders** Kudos to you...
 
i dont believe in wasting things, that could've been donating to charities or vulnerable old people's home :(

Good luck in recovering from PJism :)
 
girl im proud of you and am trying to do the same thing...but im trying to be nice about it and trying to actually give/sale/or donate the products first before i totally just toss them...girl you have way more products then i do though dang girl...that was a very brave move....i did something like that last week too i just got up one morning and was like i havent went in my hair products draw in months whats the since of keeping this mess around that im not using..
 
wantlonghealthyhair said:
i dont believe in wasting things, that could've been donating to charities or vulnerable old people's home :(

Good luck in recovering from PJism :)
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really what do i do just call around to the Good Will i think i have one down the street from me....and just donate dont they give me a tax write off for them or something like that right???
 
wantlonghealthyhair said:
i dont believe in wasting things, that could've been donating to charities or vulnerable old people's home :(

Good luck in recovering from PJism :)
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Maybe next time, but this time it had to go NOW....

Plus a lot of stuff was opened or partly used, I really don't feel comfortable donating that kind of stuff when it comes to products for sanitation and expiration reasons.

I do sooo much service on a regular basis, I don't feel bad about missing the boat on this one :)
 
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bluediamond0829 said:
really what do i do just call around to the Good Will i think i have one down the street from me....and just donate dont they give me a tax write off for them or something like that right???
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not sure about in the USA but in the UK i just bag up /unused goods and give them to Oxfam or any other local charity shop :)
waste not! want not!? lol
 
Congradulations so1913 on being the June feature of the month and for getting rid of those products- i got rid of a lot of stuff at the last hair meet that we had here in dc.
 
so1913 said:
Maybe next time, but this time it had to go NOW....

Plus a lot of stuff was opened or partly used, I really don't feel comfortable donating that kind of stuff when it comes to products for sanitation and expiration reasons.

I do sooo much service on a regular basis, I don't feel bad about missing the boat on this one :)
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(that is all that is important.)

You go on girl. You did what you felt you needed to do. Like you said, if you would have held on that stuff you prob would stll have it. Do what best for you.

Anky....You are too funny!!! Made me laugh this morning.
 
I feel you congrats. I hold on to stuff too its because I change my hair so often braids, weaves, roller sets and the like so I need certain stuff on hand. But, I am going to do something similar but happily I have a Mom, Sis, and two brothers who will use anything on their hair (Especially my brothers :) ) These two will use spritz, oil sheen, mousse, grease and anthing else. They will try anything, why would short hair boys be using spritz? Beats me well I know they'll put it too use. I am also a skin, bath, and scent product junky my mom loves Bath and Body works. I have dumped loads of perfume on them as well.
 
so1913 said:
I couldn't take it anymore! All the products, all the clutter, stuff I bought in bulk because I made myself think it was a deal, but when you don't use it, what kind of deal is it? Stuff that is years old. Stuff that simply did not work that I kept. Liter sizes of 50 million things that I could never use up (yes, even the Elucence which I haven't used in MONTHS). Clutter under the sink, clutter on the sink, clutter in the shower, clutter in my closet, clutter on my dresser....bottles of this, jars of that, WHAT WAS I THINKING!!!!!!

I just grabbed trash bags and started dumping. I didn't think about what was new, what was still good, what kinda worked, what somebody might want to take off my hands...I just grabbed it all and dumped it without second thought. 4 heavy trash bags when I was done. It was just too much to sort through and figure out what was good for swap, sell, or to give away. If I didn't toss it now, I know I would hold onto it. So here it is...the fruits of my PJ syndrome. This doesn't even count the loads of stuff that I left behind at my parents house when I moved a year ago, lol.

Funny thing is...

it feels GREAT!!!!

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:eek: That is A LOT of stuff! I now realize that I never knew the true meaning of PJism when everyone talks about it here on the board. Wow.

Congrats on letting so many things go. It must feel nice to finally KNOW for sure what products are your staples. :yep: I know that's how I feel when I find my staples.
 
so1913 said:
Maybe next time, but this time it had to go NOW....

Plus a lot of stuff was opened or partly used, I really don't feel comfortable donating that kind of stuff when it comes to products for sanitation and expiration reasons.

I do sooo much service on a regular basis, I don't feel bad about missing the boat on this one :)
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Girl, you didn't miss the boat. I've done this PJ Purge two times. Charities and such don't want partially used products anyway. You done good girlie. :up:
 
Way to go girl!

I bet it felt good.

Each time I bag up some goodies and take them to one of my nieces, it feels good. :)
 
anky said:
:( shoulda gave it to the united negro anky fund
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

I hear you girl.

But I threw away some things that I knew I would NEVER use. I still have a bunch of crap, but at least I know it is stuff that will get some use.
 
I know you feel good to have gotten rid of all of the stuff. I can't wait to get to that point.
 
Supergirl said:
Charities and such don't want partially used products anyway.
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Right. They'll only throw it out. They'll accept it in your face and then toss it due to liability issues. If you've somehow tampered with the product they will be held legally responsible for it injuring (or worse) someone.

My brother worked at Goodwill when he was in high school and although they would accept the items, they would toss it once they went through it.

Don't let anyone make you feel bad. I need to do the same.
 
Congrats!

If you haven't put them out for the garbage man yet, you should take the unopened prods and donate them...
 
Dayum @ those trash bags!! :eek: :lachen:

Trust me, I've fantasized about doing the same thing, but I'm so darn cheap, that I can't see myself throwing away any of my stuff...

so1913 said:
I couldn't take it anymore! All the products, all the clutter, stuff I bought in bulk because I made myself think it was a deal, but when you don't use it, what kind of deal is it? Stuff that is years old. Stuff that simply did not work that I kept. Liter sizes of 50 million things that I could never use up (yes, even the Elucence which I haven't used in MONTHS). Clutter under the sink, clutter on the sink, clutter in the shower, clutter in my closet, clutter on my dresser....bottles of this, jars of that, WHAT WAS I THINKING!!!!!!

I just grabbed trash bags and started dumping. I didn't think about what was new, what was still good, what kinda worked, what somebody might want to take off my hands...I just grabbed it all and dumped it without second thought. 4 heavy trash bags when I was done. It was just too much to sort through and figure out what was good for swap, sell, or to give away. If I didn't toss it now, I know I would hold onto it. So here it is...the fruits of my PJ syndrome. This doesn't even count the loads of stuff that I left behind at my parents house when I moved a year ago, lol.

Funny thing is...

it feels GREAT!!!!

IMG_3299-vi.jpg
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*ElleB said:
Congrats!

If you haven't put them out for the garbage man yet, you should take the unopened prods and donate them...
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Nope, they are gone. No time to sift and sort through it all or leave the bags sitting around the house until I got around to it.
 
Curlee_lurker said:
Don't let anyone make you feel bad. I need to do the same.
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Thanks girlie, I don't feel bad, lol. I'll just put in an extra hour of service in or something. I do for others ALL the time, I had to do it THIS way for ME and order to get it done. If that sounds selfish....sorry :(
 
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