Orphalin Annie

I have become acutely aware of redundancies, of non-necessities, of things I truly enjoy, and what I want.  I have been working on simplifying my life to reflect this.  We found we weren’t watching our 100 or so TV channels and didn’t like throwing money at the cable company so we downgraded to the most basic plan which allows us to watch the major networks and a few other random networks which fall around them.  We are working on selling some of our extra stuff and trying to turn our house into the place we want to live, not just the place that has our things.  I also find myself thinking about the things I spend money on and wanting to redirect these funds into the things we truly enjoy - trips, races, good meals, and peace of mind.  I am starting to work on my end of the year cleaning/reflecting/organizing/planning extravaganza and this makes me happy.  I feel like I am preparing for a new phase of my life (and don’t say that of a mother, I am more than that).  I wonder what it will be?