Decluttering is really difficult because, in essence, you’re trying to predict the future. As you sort through your stuff and think of its purpose, memories, or value, you are thinking of the upcoming days, months, and years and trying to predict the role that each item may have. I find decluttering to be exhausting, and since I cannot even begin to predict the future… I give myself a bit of grace. This is easy for me… because I’m not moving. 💦🌎Ⓜary💕
@@SustainablyVegan You’re too kind! I love all the wisdom shared here in this comment section from so many folks who have valuable experiences and thoughts to share. It makes my day to watch a video from you and read the throught provoking comments full of positivity and support. Thanks for this Immy 💦🌎Ⓜary💕
Totally correct...did not see I that way! I am really scared for the future (I am anxious all the time) and that might be one of the reasons I keep stuff instead of decluttering.
Yes , you've expressed it so well. The thoughts and emotions of decluttering are exhausting. I'm trying to do one item a day. It can take a long time, as each decision evokes memories and feelings
I'm preparing for homelessness with my family so we have been going through and saying goodbye to all our stuff and trying to find some sustainable way of getting rid of it all. We only have 2 weeks. It's been really difficult. It's making me very aware of what is important to me and what isn't.
Oh darling. That is extra hard. I’m sorry y’all are dealing with this and hope you are managing ok right now if things didn’t change (it’s been a week based on your comment). Sending love. I’ve been in that situation nearly a decade ago as a pregnant mom of two (escaping DV for all the nosy folks, the why doesn’t matter as much as the how) and that actually started my minimalism journey. It’s such a different struggle when you’re decluttering from an urgent, stressful and traumatic place. On top of everything else you have to manage. I hate it for you but I also hope some good comes of it. Trusting y’all will be in better circumstances very soon💙
@@lioness2000 Thank you! I'm so sorry I didn't respond, things were bad for a while. I live in a room in an unfinished basement with my family, so at least we aren't out in the cold. I made a video on my youtube channel explaining some of the things that happened to us if you are interested, but it's kind of a lot to explain in text!
So happy you're bringing your bike with you tons of people do that all the time so I think it's worth it especially when it has so much sentimental value.
Thank you Rosemary! Honestly, sometimes I live in such a bubble that I become ignorant about certain things like...can you take a bike on a plane... and does anyone do it? So having people comment their experiences or two cents makes a huge difference. So thank you for commenting, I really appreciate it xx
We can see you really love your bike! So not only you have lots of reasons to keep it-you really, really deserve to have a historical piece of your life with you, but also being it your dad's before it adds even more values and cherisable moments. Also-I am extremely impressed of how little you have left. Cannot even figure it out, that you say your partner has even less stuff? Safe travel for him! And hope to see you together again soon! Cheers!
I think that people who don't read books (or not so many books) don't understand the value a physical copy can have.. It's more than just a book, it contains information, changes moods, becomes an escape from reality or gives the perspective of another person's reality. It brings memories, and creates new ones. I love my books, and if I ever would move again I would absolutely take them with me. Thank you for a lovely video, and great thoughts about the stuff we collect and what values the most!💛
Hi Hanna, I want you to know how much I appreciate and relate to your comment. I have a tiny room in my house that is mostly one wall of built in shelving and a small wooden desk. I can lose myself in this room because the shelves are full of books. It gives me such pleasure to randomly pull books off the shelf, sit at the desk, and become totally absorbed in my books… some I have read many times, some are waiting to be read, and the topics are vast and diverse. You and I would most likely have many great conversations about our favourite books. Thanks so much for your awesome comment. I hope you are having a great weekend with a good book on the go. 💦🌎Ⓜary📖
I agree! I make an effort to only buy books I really love or can’t find at the library, and I almost always buy them second hand (saves so much money lol) I do get books as gifts but only a few a year. Of course I have a bunch that haven’t been read yet but I love having physical copies!
@@ciannacoleman5125 I feel your love for physical books… and, like you, I make sure that I buy only the ones that I know I will really love and use. Hope you are enjoying some great summer reading!! Ⓜary📚
While you're thanking everyone who has helped and encouraged you in this process, I want to thank you Immy, for helping me make good decisions on what to keep or rehome as I am packing to move in the next few weeks!
Thank you so much for your kind words! This is what I love so much about this community, it really feels like we're all in this together. Ah fun, where are you moving to? x
@@SustainablyVegan I'm moving within my town in Central Florida to another rental! But I'll be staying with family a few hours away for a week in between since I couldn't get back to back leases. Since I need to move my things twice I'm trying to minimize what I keep with me. It's a good opportunity to really evaluate what is worth taking vs. what I've been holding onto unnecessarily! What state in the US are you moving to?
Disclaimer: This is not cheesy advice, hopefully just some inspo…. When big things happen to us in our lives, be it a move, a trip, going off to uni, starting a new job, etc… the event often happens in three phases. The first phase involves the preparation and anticipation, the planning and the excitement. The second phase is the unfolding of the event… the actual moments, days, and weeks finally arrive and along with this comes the joy and indulgence in this highly anticipated time. The third phase comes when the event has passed… the memories, the enrichment, and the experience itself kindles our thoughts and shapes our future. Perhaps the key thing is to savour each phase and to live in the moment, as much as possible. Being present is not always easy… but this preparation, this decluttering and decision making, albeit exhausting, will soon become part of your past Immy. It probably feels like you’ve been stuck in this moment for years, but this moment will pass. This chapter will close and you’ll be on to your next chapter… and best of all, you’ll feel ready to turn that page when the time comes. I hope these words and thoughts are uplifting for you, Immy, and not patronizing. Your journey is a marvel to me and, imho, it really shows your strength of character and the value that you place in people, relationships, and experiences. Thanks for reading… 💦🌎Ⓜary💕
Very well written, Mary! ♥ You always have such wise words to share. Love your take on Immy's current and upcoming experiences. I totally agree that Immy is doing so well in her preparation for the next leg of her journey, and love that she is taking us all along with her. :D ♥
@@jemma50 Thanks for your kind response Jemma. Immy’s journey truly is a marvel to me…especially during these challenging times. I love this channel and the positivity of those who share their thoughts… the world needs more of this… and more people like you!! 💦🌎Ⓜary💕
@@marycharlebois6627 Thank you, Mary. What a lovely compliment. I think the world needs more Mary Charlebois's as well, and Immys, and Gittemarys.... ;) ♥♥♥
I just found you today! I've had a phase of watching loads of fashion TH-camrs; with excessive consumption of beauty products, bags, clothes, jewellery , shoes HUGE houses, HUGE cars, HUGE gardens ( which is great but not a prerequisite to happiness) ....was feeling discontented in comparison. Then watched yours and felt so liberated! (Even though you have a beautiful large home too, I mean it's not what you think about all the time, or how you define yourself.) We don't need loads of stuff to be blessed, rich ,happy, free, contented. I already know this, but it's SO easy to forget. The peace from the simplicity and calm in your philosophy is wonderful. Thank you 😊
Since about 4 years I am decluttering in order to be able to have a easy move for moving abroad one day. I know that I want to see and live in many countries. I don't miss anything that I have ever decluttered. Nowadays I have everything down to 2 suitcases and 2 backpacks. One or two things might go some day but I take caution to not deprive myself of the thing that make me happy. No matter how much space that take up in my luggage, there are things that I have chosen the best of and I will never let go of (old Sketchbooks/sketches/paintings). Moving is so expensive and stressful if I don't do it on my own, which I am able to do now. Also the decluttering process especially the reselling or more so, the attempt to, make me rethink my consumption, especially if they lose a lot of value.
Ah I relate to so much of your comment. I definitely agree about not depriving yourself of the things that make you happy. This was a lesson I learned during the process and I feel a lot more content knowing i'm happy with my decisions. x
I love how you talk to your possessions so excitedly "you get a new home"! As if to say... The start of your next adventure is here! Definitely the right attitude to decluttering!
I’ve just moved back from uni after graduating into my tiny childhood bedroom that doesn’t even fit the stuff already in it, so excited to see some successful downsizing xx
Being homeless twice made me a bit of a hoarder. I hit a point last October though and started giving things away. Most of the gifts I gave for Christmas last year were stuff I decluttered. I went through every tote bag box and junk drawer. I didn't have much to begin with after I got new possessions but I got rid of what don't need. I brought my DVD collection down to 5 dvds. Except for November to January I have two Christmas DVDs I saved.
Hello from a fellow ex-homeless person! I'm a hoarder and I wish I could get rid of the desire to surround myself with comforting, solid things that belong to me. Well done on decluttering!
@@JehanineMelmoth thankyou it took a while but i now have only what i need. I did keep my lego collection. I never take anything apart. I have stuff since 2019 still together.
Just wanted to say I admire your dedication, Immy! I've been watching you for a few years now thanks to my wife introducing me to your channel, and I find your down to earth attitude to everything so very refreshing in a world like the one we're living in today. I'm glad you've found the items that truly matter to you, and best of luck as you take on this next chapter of your life!
We are all different, I have 20 pieces in my all year wardrobe plus underwear. And I feel like I have a lot. But after given away hundreds of books I still have about 200 left. They all give me something and I have read most of them more than once. It’s still a lot, but I have the space and the look of them really bring my heart joy
Watching your video reminded me when I did my big move to the US. I brought two suitcases, that was all. So I completely understand all the emotions you're going through, the questionings, and, I am not sure if you've been through this (because you seem so much more level headed than I was at the time), all the tears! Many times I just couldn't go on, and I would question all of my life choices up to that point. Luckily my mom was there to comfort me. You probably got a lot of feedback already, but I can assure you - of the original two suitcases, I have maybe one left. And it was just of what really, really mattered - family mementos and special books, and maybe one or two t-shirts (that I still wear after 15 years). You'll be ok! Good luck on your journey :)
Loved this vid! I so relate as I have spent most of my adult life moving around. It can be so stressful but it makes you appreciate what you do have and it can be liberating to remind yourself of how little you need to be happy. Thanks for sharing your journey!
I’m not moving but as a student I don’t stay in one place for very long, so although I’m going to be living in my current house for another year, being mindful of what I do have is very important, especially as I tend towards maximalism in many areas. I’ve recently been digitally decluttering - I take so many photos that take up storage and I don’t need all of them. Videos like these, along with growing as a person and learning what I do and don’t value in my life, makes the decluttering process a lot easier and feel less overwhelming.
I love that you have your dad's bike. That's so very special, and completely irreplaceable. What a great example of how decluttering is a personal process, and every person will have different needs and loves for the things in their lives. Best wishes to you and your partner! My partner and I were long-distance, though across a country not an ocean, for a year, and finally being permanently together is an unspeakable joy. Lots of love to you as you move!
I love this so much! I'm a minimalist but very so often I need a good video to get up the decluttering motivation + I'm grateful to have found your video. I'm from the US + I'm moving from as far east as you can be to as far west you can be (to be with my person) + this will be the biggest declutter yet + not gonna lie, I'm so nervous about getting rid of so much but also painfully excited lol. as I'm decluttering I will keep in mind that my reason for letting go allows me to gain so much more in return. many, many thanks 🤎!
You did an am6job. I really appreciate you sharing this. I am 54,married, kids and have lived in same ho.e for al825 years. It is overwhelming but you have inspired me to take my time and declutter . My hubby is from Michigan! We are heading on our yearly visit a week!
Oh I loved this, my boyfriend and I started long distance and now I just value our time living together so much and when I get frustrated I think I would rather have him then things are as clean as they used to be. I feel inspired for a declutter!
This video was everything that I needed today! My husband and I finally saw a nice opportunity to move to a new apartment, it's a bit scary because a lot of things are going to change and I was starting to feel anxious about the moving. I started to look around me and so many things to put in boxes and half of it didn't even make sense to bring with us. Your decluttering video gave me a new perspective of this moment. We are in Brazil, far from you guys, but I'm sending you positive energies and I hope that you are very happy in America! ❤️
You have such a great reason to declutter! You've worked so hard at this process and done so well! I'm very glad that you're keeping sentimental things, such as the bike. Because of this, you'll move into your new life uncluttered, except with the things you love, and love itself. All power to you and your beautiful journey.
Enjoyed your video. I moved country 3 years ago with 5 suitcases. Almost all of it work stuff. My personal stuff all fits in a backpack. Plus a few kitchen items and stuff for my cats that I don't really consider personal. I really enjoy it this way.
I am not going anywhere right now, but you inspire me to begin now. I have so many things not needed, and contributing to my mental clutter. Oh, and the books! Thank you, and best wishes!
I love your entire approach to slow and sustainable decluttering. I live with my partner who is not as sustainably minded so we have accumulated a lot of stuff. It feels most difficult when you don’t want to push those around you to declutter, but I hope we can find a good balance as he learns it’s more ideal. It sure makes moving less hectic!
Hi Immy, I am not a frequent commenter but a regular watcher of your videos. The First 5 minutes of your Video are wonderful. Really love the sequences, Pictures and you talking about your relationship and your decluttering. Really love your smiling and "shining" in your pictures together. Wishing you all the best for you, your move and your life in the US. Regards from Germany Stephanie
Thank you Stephanie xx it took me a long time to edit haha but I really wanted to tell my story in a more interesting way with this video! Thanks again for your well wishes and lovely words xx
I never comment but here I am! The beginning made me cry. Explaining how happy you are with your life. Also I have to say your skin is always glowing and clear! It’s gorgeous! Great video overall! I always watch and have been watching for years but I will try to comment more.
one tip, take photos of things that are sentimental and you know you can't take with you. Also, in any move, remember that it always looks like a little in the end when it ends up adding up to quite a bit unexpectedly. Always happens.
I´ve just moved and have gone through most of my things to reduce what I´d be taking with me. The majority has been donated to a general charity shop but I've put effort into placing the more niche items/books w people/places where they´d be truly appreciated. That way I've been intentional with what went where as to not clutter the limited space and use manhours at the charity shop :) Thank you for sharing your process
Such a good video! It's wild I'm sort of doing... the opposite of you?? I've been with my partner for 10 year this coming Sunday, and for the first time ever (other than a 2 week stretch) I'm headed overseas to Hungary to work from Vancouver Canada. I'll be gone for almost 4 months, and I'm sort of obsessing over how much I'll miss him and our cats. So hearing your story with you and your partner honestly really helps haha. Deciding what to bring is also proving to be difficult, because I found out this was happening last Thursday. I'm trying to keep calm, and take what I know I'll wear/use over the 2 seasons I'm there (Summer & fall). Anyways, thank you! This video has actually popped up at the perfect time.
Ah you're going to have the best time ever! It can be scary to do something like this on your own but it will transform your relationship in so many positive ways. Without a doubt I am always SO excited to see my fiancé, we have so much fun and appreciate one another because we know what its like to be without them. I honestly feel like we're still in the honeymoon phase even though we're 8 years in... good luck with your packing!
This was the kick in the butt I needed to get back to my decluttering and a great reminder that the more stuff I have, that I have to look after and deal with the less time I have for my own self care and the ones I love ie husband and children and my little fur babies
Thanks for sharing your experience! We were moving from abroad back home again and had the goal to only use one Sprinter and we did it as a family of three (though the little one was only 4 months old when we moved). We got rid of nearly all of our furniture and reduced our stuff we own tremendously. Now the plot twist: we moved into a new place half a year ago but haven't had the chance to open our boxes. The things we thought were invaluable to us turned out to be not used, seen or even missed for half a year now. I am thinking there is an opportunity to reduce again! It's hard to talk to other people about owning not much or wanting to own less because the standard answer is: buy a new shelve. If you move they say: rent a bigger car or get contracters to do it. But that's not what it's about! Owning much reduces your possibilities!
This was a very relatable video for me. My partner (UK) will be moving to the US to live with me after our immigration ppw comes through. We've been together for about 5 years and we're really looking forward to starting our life together. This video helped me understand what he will dealing with when pairing down his belongings to move to the US... I know it will be a heavily weighted responsibility and my ability to help him will be far more limited than I prefer. We've been doing the "suitcase clothing" hack whenever we visit eachother as well so I giggled when you mentioned it 😊 But... all this to say thank you for sharing your journey... both in love & decluttering ❤
i am actually wishing to move in another country and feel to detach of material, sell, and start a new beginning.. your love story is lovely ! :) it develops even more awareness and communication in fact , a lovely base for a lovely relation :)
I can relate so much to your situation right now! I've been waiting for a year and a half to join my husband and my immigration process is finally moving ahead. Trying to declutter sustainably so that I don't have too haul things across continents. I find myself needing less and less stuff.
Ah a year and a half!! That's about where we're at too. How are you feeling about the whole process? I've had many ups and downs. A lot of excitement, underwhelming moments, quite a few crying episodes and a calm that whatever will be will be. It's been a roller coaster!
@@SustainablyVegan Its been tough. I would get my hopes up every now and then. There have been periods of extreme frustration and crying too 😅 My visitor visa got rejected once. Since then, a sense of acceptance has set in. I'm doing my best to make the most out of my time here 😊 I don't want to leave with the regret that I couldn't enjoy what I had. I hope you get to be with your partner very soon Immy 🤗.
I have that exact same color kleen kantean with the tofu color lid 💚 I wish you safe travels and a lovely future here is the U.S for as long as you decide to stay 🌱🌎
Hi lovely ❤️ i moved to Australia to be with my partner in 2011 (Im English) and went with a 65l backpack and hand luggage! I stored 2 boxes in my mums attic that I picked up the next time I was back. It’s wild! Letting go of so so much is totally liberating and it set me up for so many delclutters over the last decade as we now live in a self built tiny house (7metres) with our 1 year old little boy! It’s all so liberating but has to be a regularly done! Clutter sneaks in! Xx Bex
I've been a long-time follower/fan of you and your content. This video hit me so deeply for some reason. The way it was edited and the voice over.. all of it. So happy for you and thank you for bringing us along for the ride :)
Immy you are so unique in your ability to make us viewers feel connected to you. I often feel myself getting emotional watching your videos, because you transport so much real experience ❤️
Hello Immy, I watch your channel for couple of years (not all videos and haven't seen the Xmas gifting guide) but now in March 2024 I am watching this 1,5y old one :-D To be honest I am not sure if you actually have your bike in Denver but during this video I was rooting for you to take it to US! you obviously love it and it is a sensible thing to do! When I was moving back Czech rep. from South Africa I also packed "summer" clothes, books and items on my penultimate trip home. Unfortunately it was a last trip for my boyfriend to S.Africa (visa issues 😡🤬). So on my last way home I also had to pack his stuff with me. Luggage was overstuffed, overweight, even the carry-on and I packed a box for shipping. I wish I knew it would go that bad and vacuumed the clothes the trip before.t Really nice video about mindful and slow de-cluttering, thank you
This really inspires me to reevaluate the value of the things I own, do I just have them because I feel I need them or from societal expectations? Or do they help me live my life? I’m also super excited to see how your content evolves once you’ve moved!
The motivation of all these videos is unfathomable. I am so stressed about my wedding which has all but fallen apart; we're doing it anyway end of month. And the name change, and the visa, and the move. I've got to send some of my things with my wife when she goes home to our flat, and then start getting rid of the rest. I am moving to a different culture, climate and language. I will be the only brown person for miles I'd fathom. I'll have to be a new Me. So I'm getting rid of a lot of my stuff. I've been feeling so inspired by you and Malama Life who, like me, is moving from America to Europe. Saving up to redo the apartment parquet in the home I have in Austria, and preparing for more children as we've already planned to expand the family as soon as possible. So much to do! Exhausting but very exciting.
Loved the video and the storytelling. Watched it with my sister who's only heard of you and she enjoyed it as well. I appreciated how relaxed and honest the video was, without the normative and deterministic view of an 'extreme declutter' like so many here on youtube. Keep being you, Immy, and best of luck in the move! (from a felow international mover)
My daughter and her husband and 2 children owned a house full of stuff and they sold it all, except each having a carry on and a personal for flying. I have about 5 totes in my basement to hold for them and that is all they own now. They are travelling the world and we’re in London already, now in Scotland. We are Canadian.
I had to move from Kansas to Maine and had already decluttered so much stuff. I ended up leaving everything I loved in a storage unit in Maine, not knowing if I would every see it again. I paid $100.00 a month for two years. I was depressed and heartbroken. Then a miracle happened and I found myself back in Kansas. (Just like Dorothy). I was so happy to have the things I loved so much back.
So I live in Portland, OR, if you bring your bike to a place like Portland just realize the chances of it being stolen or vandalized are very high. Also something to mention about cities on the west coast( and Portland specifically) the amount of unhoused people is growing dramatically daily, the government doesn’t do anything to help these people, it’s an awful thing to witness, I have volunteered a lot to help the unhoused community, but the issue is massive. The streets are filthy, people literally dying on the street, living in shacks, tents, and campers and the city’s solution is to clear the camps, which results in these people losing everything over and over. I know a man who’s wife died because the city threw out her seizure medication. I’ve lived here for 10 years and it’s so depressing. My family and I are actually waiting on our paperwork to move to Ireland where my MIL lives. Im sorry if this was a downer but it is legitimately so bad here, and it gets worse everyday. And I just want to warn you.
I moved into a new house with my new boyfriend and our 4 young kids. Not an easy process, but we got rid of 70% of our possessions. We have a small house and each children has his own bedroom (some kids have special needs). We keep it as minimal as we can.
hello, thanks for another lovely video! i have a little video request- i got sick this week and so i went about my usual routine, buying a box of medicine here, a pill bottle there, etc. etc. i realized how much waste im creating every time i get sick! could u make a video on how to recover from a cold/fever/flu, whilst minimizing your waste? thank you! sending u love & thanks for all the wonderful videos you’ve shared with us so far!
Very beautifully written intro. I've been watching your videos for a few years, and just want to say that I appreciate your perspective! I've moved a lot as an adult and had to pare my physical things down over time, keeping inventory. I also moved to be with my bf a year ago, and now we're considering moving again. It's a lot, esp if you are going far. But good luck with your transition to the U.S.!
Got really inspired. I am getting a bit of a problem. I want to move to another city (where my boyfriend lives) but sometimes I get in this trap mind thing that I need this shirt, this book, this little thing and i forget about my main goal. I would love to ear from you on this topic. You really got me inspired ❤️
Im about to start my declutter to move abroad journey 😄 reminding yourself the goal is to move and live with your other half does give a lot of motivation! Wish me luck bc I definitely started a bit late 😂
If you move to the DC area, I would die of happiness. There are so many cute communities right outside of DC, and I live in one of those in northern Virginia. Good luck with your move, wherever it is!
Im from US and moved to UK to be with my long distance relationship. I have been in the UK for the last 2 years and i finally get to know who he really is..... which is not good. Anyway i hope you dont make the same mistake like i did. Once you move to a different country its like you start your life all over again. Im still waiting for my visa to be approved and it's very tough. Stuck in the house and not be able to drive nor work. Maybe move to US isnt as bad as vice versa. Good luck to you. I hope he is the right person for you to make the big sacrifice.
So good to see a video from you, Immy. ♥ I think you did a great job decluttering and I wish you so much joy as you move forward on your new adventure! :D Do you have a date yet when you are joining your sweetie in the US? I'm looking forward to sharing your journey via video. Big blessings to you both. ♥♥
Thank you so much Jemma xx no date yet, I am still waiting for my interview at the US embassy in London. We're hoping for October but as always we are completely flexible because you just never know!
So congratulations I assume this video means that you're finally done decluttering. It is very hard to pick just the most important things that mean the most to you 👍👍❤
New video, yay! Your channel is one out of two that I keep watching and still haven't unsubscribed. The other one being muchelleb. And I wait for your videos with even more eagerness as they are quite personal and interesting. Plus you are vegan and love cooking and learning new things like myself ;)
thanks for this video i move out of my 3 yr apartment in March. I'm going to start back on donating but i can only keep a handful of necessities. i have a big problem with shopping! so far ive done good with slowing down
You might be just in time for a cleanup in Old Town Alexandria in September!! If you ever wanna hang out in the area lmk, always down to make a new friend 😊
sweeatheart i know you are trying and having to make big decisions right now and i can see how you are trying to do all the right things, and honestly life is all about decisions, I am 60yrs and i have done some stupid things and some great things, clothes and books come and go all the time, the bike well i think thats a unique personal item and i think keeping it is wise, if you do decide to let it go i think you need to give it to someone who deserves it, and some things deserve that right parting or keeping them. I have some embroidery silks that i am just not willing to part with because my friend who has passed away gave them to me, and i want them to go to someone who will appreciate them, that seems responsible to me. I left an abusive relationship with few things but things have come and gone since, and i don,t want to hold onto anything too tightly that i lose my peace and joy, I also want to share one last thing that i feel passionate about, i keep original photos and i like to pass them around at family/friends gathering, sitting around a p.c. isnt my kind of fun and if i want to give a photo away i can, or place the photo in a frame or on a shelf/journal. All the best for your new chapter in your life, remember its a chapter not the whole book. HUGS.
I hope you enjoy today's video! xx
Amazing! Chills, congratulations ❤️❤️
@@anezzzik thanks so much for being here and watching! You are appreciated xxx
Thank you for this video! Really enjoyed it!
This video is awesome, I loved every second of it!!
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Decluttering is really difficult because, in essence, you’re trying to predict the future. As you sort through your stuff and think of its purpose, memories, or value, you are thinking of the upcoming days, months, and years and trying to predict the role that each item may have. I find decluttering to be exhausting, and since I cannot even begin to predict the future… I give myself a bit of grace. This is easy for me… because I’m not moving. 💦🌎Ⓜary💕
Such wise words!
@@SustainablyVegan You’re too kind! I love all the wisdom shared here in this comment section from so many folks who have valuable experiences and thoughts to share. It makes my day to watch a video from you and read the throught provoking comments full of positivity and support. Thanks for this Immy 💦🌎Ⓜary💕
Totally correct...did not see I that way! I am really scared for the future (I am anxious all the time) and that might be one of the reasons I keep stuff instead of decluttering.
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Yes , you've expressed it so well. The thoughts and emotions of decluttering are exhausting. I'm trying to do one item a day. It can take a long time, as each decision evokes memories and feelings
I'm preparing for homelessness with my family so we have been going through and saying goodbye to all our stuff and trying to find some sustainable way of getting rid of it all. We only have 2 weeks. It's been really difficult. It's making me very aware of what is important to me and what isn't.
Homelessness ??? What happend to you and your Family ?
I'm so sorry to hear that. What happened tho?
Oh darling. That is extra hard. I’m sorry y’all are dealing with this and hope you are managing ok right now if things didn’t change (it’s been a week based on your comment). Sending love.
I’ve been in that situation nearly a decade ago as a pregnant mom of two (escaping DV for all the nosy folks, the why doesn’t matter as much as the how) and that actually started my minimalism journey.
It’s such a different struggle when you’re decluttering from an urgent, stressful and traumatic place. On top of everything else you have to manage. I hate it for you but I also hope some good comes of it. Trusting y’all will be in better circumstances very soon💙
I’m sending love and blessings your way. I’m sorry you are going through this. Make it an adventure.
@@lioness2000 Thank you! I'm so sorry I didn't respond, things were bad for a while. I live in a room in an unfinished basement with my family, so at least we aren't out in the cold. I made a video on my youtube channel explaining some of the things that happened to us if you are interested, but it's kind of a lot to explain in text!
So happy you're bringing your bike with you tons of people do that all the time so I think it's worth it especially when it has so much sentimental value.
Thank you Rosemary! Honestly, sometimes I live in such a bubble that I become ignorant about certain things like...can you take a bike on a plane... and does anyone do it? So having people comment their experiences or two cents makes a huge difference. So thank you for commenting, I really appreciate it xx
We can see you really love your bike! So not only you have lots of reasons to keep it-you really, really deserve to have a historical piece of your life with you, but also being it your dad's before it adds even more values and cherisable moments. Also-I am extremely impressed of how little you have left. Cannot even figure it out, that you say your partner has even less stuff? Safe travel for him! And hope to see you together again soon! Cheers!
I think that people who don't read books (or not so many books) don't understand the value a physical copy can have.. It's more than just a book, it contains information, changes moods, becomes an escape from reality or gives the perspective of another person's reality. It brings memories, and creates new ones. I love my books, and if I ever would move again I would absolutely take them with me. Thank you for a lovely video, and great thoughts about the stuff we collect and what values the most!💛
Hi Hanna, I want you to know how much I appreciate and relate to your comment. I have a tiny room in my house that is mostly one wall of built in shelving and a small wooden desk. I can lose myself in this room because the shelves are full of books. It gives me such pleasure to randomly pull books off the shelf, sit at the desk, and become totally absorbed in my books… some I have read many times, some are waiting to be read, and the topics are vast and diverse. You and I would most likely have many great conversations about our favourite books. Thanks so much for your awesome comment. I hope you are having a great weekend with a good book on the go. 💦🌎Ⓜary📖
I agree! I make an effort to only buy books I really love or can’t find at the library, and I almost always buy them second hand (saves so much money lol) I do get books as gifts but only a few a year. Of course I have a bunch that haven’t been read yet but I love having physical copies!
@@ciannacoleman5125 I feel your love for physical books… and, like you, I make sure that I buy only the ones that I know I will really love and use. Hope you are enjoying some great summer reading!! Ⓜary📚
While you're thanking everyone who has helped and encouraged you in this process, I want to thank you Immy, for helping me make good decisions on what to keep or rehome as I am packing to move in the next few weeks!
Thank you so much for your kind words! This is what I love so much about this community, it really feels like we're all in this together. Ah fun, where are you moving to? x
@@SustainablyVegan I'm moving within my town in Central Florida to another rental! But I'll be staying with family a few hours away for a week in between since I couldn't get back to back leases. Since I need to move my things twice I'm trying to minimize what I keep with me. It's a good opportunity to really evaluate what is worth taking vs. what I've been holding onto unnecessarily! What state in the US are you moving to?
Disclaimer: This is not cheesy advice, hopefully just some inspo…. When big things happen to us in our lives, be it a move, a trip, going off to uni, starting a new job, etc… the event often happens in three phases. The first phase involves the preparation and anticipation, the planning and the excitement. The second phase is the unfolding of the event… the actual moments, days, and weeks finally arrive and along with this comes the joy and indulgence in this highly anticipated time. The third phase comes when the event has passed… the memories, the enrichment, and the experience itself kindles our thoughts and shapes our future. Perhaps the key thing is to savour each phase and to live in the moment, as much as possible. Being present is not always easy… but this preparation, this decluttering and decision making, albeit exhausting, will soon become part of your past Immy. It probably feels like you’ve been stuck in this moment for years, but this moment will pass. This chapter will close and you’ll be on to your next chapter… and best of all, you’ll feel ready to turn that page when the time comes. I hope these words and thoughts are uplifting for you, Immy, and not patronizing. Your journey is a marvel to me and, imho, it really shows your strength of character and the value that you place in people, relationships, and experiences. Thanks for reading… 💦🌎Ⓜary💕
Very well written, Mary! ♥ You always have such wise words to share. Love your take on Immy's current and upcoming experiences. I totally agree that Immy is doing so well in her preparation for the next leg of her journey, and love that she is taking us all along with her. :D ♥
@@jemma50 Thanks for your kind response Jemma. Immy’s journey truly is a marvel to me…especially during these challenging times. I love this channel and the positivity of those who share their thoughts… the world needs more of this… and more people like you!! 💦🌎Ⓜary💕
@@marycharlebois6627 Thank you, Mary. What a lovely compliment. I think the world needs more Mary Charlebois's as well, and Immys, and Gittemarys.... ;) ♥♥♥
@@jemma50 and Jemmas ! I love this community so much. You two are wonderful, thank you for your insights and kind words xx
@@SustainablyVegan Love you, too! ♥
I just found you today! I've had a phase of watching loads of fashion TH-camrs; with excessive consumption of beauty products, bags, clothes, jewellery , shoes HUGE houses, HUGE cars, HUGE gardens ( which is great but not a prerequisite to happiness) ....was feeling discontented in comparison. Then watched yours and felt so liberated! (Even though you have a beautiful large home too, I mean it's not what you think about all the time, or how you define yourself.) We don't need loads of stuff to be blessed, rich ,happy, free, contented. I already know this, but it's SO easy to forget. The peace from the simplicity and calm in your philosophy is wonderful. Thank you 😊
Since about 4 years I am decluttering in order to be able to have a easy move for moving abroad one day. I know that I want to see and live in many countries. I don't miss anything that I have ever decluttered. Nowadays I have everything down to 2 suitcases and 2 backpacks. One or two things might go some day but I take caution to not deprive myself of the thing that make me happy. No matter how much space that take up in my luggage, there are things that I have chosen the best of and I will never let go of (old Sketchbooks/sketches/paintings). Moving is so expensive and stressful if I don't do it on my own, which I am able to do now. Also the decluttering process especially the reselling or more so, the attempt to, make me rethink my consumption, especially if they lose a lot of value.
Ah I relate to so much of your comment. I definitely agree about not depriving yourself of the things that make you happy. This was a lesson I learned during the process and I feel a lot more content knowing i'm happy with my decisions. x
I love how you talk to your possessions so excitedly "you get a new home"! As if to say... The start of your next adventure is here! Definitely the right attitude to decluttering!
The bike is so worth bringing, I’m glad it will be making the trip over!
I’ve just moved back from uni after graduating into my tiny childhood bedroom that doesn’t even fit the stuff already in it, so excited to see some successful downsizing xx
Ooof we have all been there! Good luck, its really fun and sad and a weird process that give you all the feels xx Happy graduation
@@SustainablyVegan aw cheers :)
The first 5 minutes of this video were so unbelievably beautiful.
ah thank you so much Alexandra! I spent a long time editing it to make it as good as poss!
Being homeless twice made me a bit of a hoarder. I hit a point last October though and started giving things away. Most of the gifts I gave for Christmas last year were stuff I decluttered. I went through every tote bag box and junk drawer. I didn't have much to begin with after I got new possessions but I got rid of what don't need. I brought my DVD collection down to 5 dvds. Except for November to January I have two Christmas DVDs I saved.
Hello from a fellow ex-homeless person! I'm a hoarder and I wish I could get rid of the desire to surround myself with comforting, solid things that belong to me. Well done on decluttering!
@@JehanineMelmoth thankyou it took a while but i now have only what i need. I did keep my lego collection. I never take anything apart. I have stuff since 2019 still together.
@@barbiegirl-gc3ds Wonderful! You kept what matters to you.
Just wanted to say I admire your dedication, Immy! I've been watching you for a few years now thanks to my wife introducing me to your channel, and I find your down to earth attitude to everything so very refreshing in a world like the one we're living in today. I'm glad you've found the items that truly matter to you, and best of luck as you take on this next chapter of your life!
We are all different, I have 20 pieces in my all year wardrobe plus underwear. And I feel like I have a lot. But after given away hundreds of books I still have about 200 left. They all give me something and I have read most of them more than once. It’s still a lot, but I have the space and the look of them really bring my heart joy
Watching your video reminded me when I did my big move to the US. I brought two suitcases, that was all. So I completely understand all the emotions you're going through, the questionings, and, I am not sure if you've been through this (because you seem so much more level headed than I was at the time), all the tears! Many times I just couldn't go on, and I would question all of my life choices up to that point. Luckily my mom was there to comfort me.
You probably got a lot of feedback already, but I can assure you - of the original two suitcases, I have maybe one left. And it was just of what really, really mattered - family mementos and special books, and maybe one or two t-shirts (that I still wear after 15 years). You'll be ok! Good luck on your journey :)
Loved this vid! I so relate as I have spent most of my adult life moving around. It can be so stressful but it makes you appreciate what you do have and it can be liberating to remind yourself of how little you need to be happy. Thanks for sharing your journey!
I’m not moving but as a student I don’t stay in one place for very long, so although I’m going to be living in my current house for another year, being mindful of what I do have is very important, especially as I tend towards maximalism in many areas. I’ve recently been digitally decluttering - I take so many photos that take up storage and I don’t need all of them. Videos like these, along with growing as a person and learning what I do and don’t value in my life, makes the decluttering process a lot easier and feel less overwhelming.
I love that you have your dad's bike. That's so very special, and completely irreplaceable. What a great example of how decluttering is a personal process, and every person will have different needs and loves for the things in their lives. Best wishes to you and your partner! My partner and I were long-distance, though across a country not an ocean, for a year, and finally being permanently together is an unspeakable joy. Lots of love to you as you move!
I love this so much! I'm a minimalist but very so often I need a good video to get up the decluttering motivation + I'm grateful to have found your video. I'm from the US + I'm moving from as far east as you can be to as far west you can be (to be with my person) + this will be the biggest declutter yet + not gonna lie, I'm so nervous about getting rid of so much but also painfully excited lol. as I'm decluttering I will keep in mind that my reason for letting go allows me to gain so much more in return. many, many thanks 🤎!
You did an am6job. I really appreciate you sharing this. I am 54,married, kids and have lived in same ho.e for al825 years. It is overwhelming but you have inspired me to take my time and declutter . My hubby is from Michigan! We are heading on our yearly visit a week!
Oh I loved this, my boyfriend and I started long distance and now I just value our time living together so much and when I get frustrated I think I would rather have him then things are as clean as they used to be. I feel inspired for a declutter!
This video was everything that I needed today! My husband and I finally saw a nice opportunity to move to a new apartment, it's a bit scary because a lot of things are going to change and I was starting to feel anxious about the moving.
I started to look around me and so many things to put in boxes and half of it didn't even make sense to bring with us. Your decluttering video gave me a new perspective of this moment.
We are in Brazil, far from you guys, but I'm sending you positive energies and I hope that you are very happy in America! ❤️
You have such a great reason to declutter! You've worked so hard at this process and done so well! I'm very glad that you're keeping sentimental things, such as the bike. Because of this, you'll move into your new life uncluttered, except with the things you love, and love itself. All power to you and your beautiful journey.
Thank you so much Cathy, your comments always make me feel really happy :)
Woah, it’s amazing how many things you were able to declutter! I wish you a peaceful and happy transition into the new chapter of your life. 😊
Enjoyed your video.
I moved country 3 years ago with 5 suitcases. Almost all of it work stuff. My personal stuff all fits in a backpack. Plus a few kitchen items and stuff for my cats that I don't really consider personal. I really enjoy it this way.
I am not going anywhere right now, but you inspire me to begin now. I have so many things not needed, and contributing to my mental clutter. Oh, and the books! Thank you, and best wishes!
Was going to listen whilst pottering but ended up being rooted to the spot by that beautiful editing 🥰
Yay! Thank you!
I love your entire approach to slow and sustainable decluttering. I live with my partner who is not as sustainably minded so we have accumulated a lot of stuff. It feels most difficult when you don’t want to push those around you to declutter, but I hope we can find a good balance as he learns it’s more ideal. It sure makes moving less hectic!
Hi Immy, I am not a frequent commenter but a regular watcher of your videos. The First 5 minutes of your Video are wonderful. Really love the sequences, Pictures and you talking about your relationship and your decluttering. Really love your smiling and "shining" in your pictures together. Wishing you all the best for you, your move and your life in the US. Regards from Germany Stephanie
Thank you Stephanie xx it took me a long time to edit haha but I really wanted to tell my story in a more interesting way with this video! Thanks again for your well wishes and lovely words xx
I never comment but here I am! The beginning made me cry. Explaining how happy you are with your life. Also I have to say your skin is always glowing and clear! It’s gorgeous! Great video overall! I always watch and have been watching for years but I will try to comment more.
Please know that you're a huge difference maker to me since learning of your channel.
this video made me tear up! beautiful storytelling! good luck on this next stage of your life, immy!
ah such a beautiful comment, thank you xx
While the title of this video is accurate, I really think you’ve made a short film about love & it’s such a treasure
thank youuu xxx
I felt anxious today and your video calmed me down. Thank you:)
one tip, take photos of things that are sentimental and you know you can't take with you. Also, in any move, remember that it always looks like a little in the end when it ends up adding up to quite a bit unexpectedly. Always happens.
Ohh great advice thank you!
Love it! "You get a new home! You get a new home!"☺
Whatever you decide... what to bring and what to keep... you did this conscientiously, so it will be fine. 👍 Have faith in yourself. 🤗
I´ve just moved and have gone through most of my things to reduce what I´d be taking with me. The majority has been donated to a general charity shop but I've put effort into placing the more niche items/books w people/places where they´d be truly appreciated. That way I've been intentional with what went where as to not clutter the limited space and use manhours at the charity shop :)
Thank you for sharing your process
Such a good video! It's wild I'm sort of doing... the opposite of you?? I've been with my partner for 10 year this coming Sunday, and for the first time ever (other than a 2 week stretch) I'm headed overseas to Hungary to work from Vancouver Canada. I'll be gone for almost 4 months, and I'm sort of obsessing over how much I'll miss him and our cats. So hearing your story with you and your partner honestly really helps haha. Deciding what to bring is also proving to be difficult, because I found out this was happening last Thursday. I'm trying to keep calm, and take what I know I'll wear/use over the 2 seasons I'm there (Summer & fall). Anyways, thank you! This video has actually popped up at the perfect time.
Ah you're going to have the best time ever! It can be scary to do something like this on your own but it will transform your relationship in so many positive ways. Without a doubt I am always SO excited to see my fiancé, we have so much fun and appreciate one another because we know what its like to be without them. I honestly feel like we're still in the honeymoon phase even though we're 8 years in... good luck with your packing!
I just adore you, immy! This video was incredible
Thanks Christina
This was the kick in the butt I needed to get back to my decluttering and a great reminder that the more stuff I have, that I have to look after and deal with the less time I have for my own self care and the ones I love ie husband and children and my little fur babies
Why am I crying!?
Excellent job and beautiful video as always!
You're so sweet! Thank you so much for watching xx
Thanks for sharing your experience! We were moving from abroad back home again and had the goal to only use one Sprinter and we did it as a family of three (though the little one was only 4 months old when we moved). We got rid of nearly all of our furniture and reduced our stuff we own tremendously. Now the plot twist: we moved into a new place half a year ago but haven't had the chance to open our boxes. The things we thought were invaluable to us turned out to be not used, seen or even missed for half a year now. I am thinking there is an opportunity to reduce again!
It's hard to talk to other people about owning not much or wanting to own less because the standard answer is: buy a new shelve. If you move they say: rent a bigger car or get contracters to do it. But that's not what it's about! Owning much reduces your possibilities!
This was a very relatable video for me. My partner (UK) will be moving to the US to live with me after our immigration ppw comes through. We've been together for about 5 years and we're really looking forward to starting our life together. This video helped me understand what he will dealing with when pairing down his belongings to move to the US... I know it will be a heavily weighted responsibility and my ability to help him will be far more limited than I prefer. We've been doing the "suitcase clothing" hack whenever we visit eachother as well so I giggled when you mentioned it 😊
But... all this to say thank you for sharing your journey... both in love & decluttering ❤
ohh congrats i nearly cried for the announcement at the beginning.so lovely !!!!!!!!! :) glad for you :)
I am so excited for you guys!
Congratulations and welcome to the US I hope you enjoy living here ❤️ ! Trying to catch up now since been busy working in hospital lately
Thank you for making this video. I wish you all of the best.
i am actually wishing to move in another country and feel to detach of material, sell, and start a new beginning.. your love story is lovely ! :) it develops even more awareness and communication in fact , a lovely base for a lovely relation :)
I can relate so much to your situation right now! I've been waiting for a year and a half to join my husband and my immigration process is finally moving ahead. Trying to declutter sustainably so that I don't have too haul things across continents. I find myself needing less and less stuff.
Ah a year and a half!! That's about where we're at too. How are you feeling about the whole process? I've had many ups and downs. A lot of excitement, underwhelming moments, quite a few crying episodes and a calm that whatever will be will be. It's been a roller coaster!
@@SustainablyVegan Its been tough. I would get my hopes up every now and then. There have been periods of extreme frustration and crying too 😅 My visitor visa got rejected once. Since then, a sense of acceptance has set in. I'm doing my best to make the most out of my time here 😊 I don't want to leave with the regret that I couldn't enjoy what I had. I hope you get to be with your partner very soon Immy 🤗.
I have that exact same color kleen kantean with the tofu color lid 💚 I wish you safe travels and a lovely future here is the U.S for as long as you decide to stay 🌱🌎
This was such a beautiful video! Good luck on your next chapter 😊
Keep your bike... when you have uncomfortable moments....the bike will be there to help you adjust.💚
Hi lovely ❤️ i moved to Australia to be with my partner in 2011 (Im English) and went with a 65l backpack and hand luggage! I stored 2 boxes in my mums attic that I picked up the next time I was back. It’s wild! Letting go of so so much is totally liberating and it set me up for so many delclutters over the last decade as we now live in a self built tiny house (7metres) with our 1 year old little boy! It’s all so liberating but has to be a regularly done! Clutter sneaks in! Xx Bex
I've been a long-time follower/fan of you and your content. This video hit me so deeply for some reason. The way it was edited and the voice over.. all of it. So happy for you and thank you for bringing us along for the ride :)
Congratulations and good luck
Immy you are so unique in your ability to make us viewers feel connected to you. I often feel myself getting emotional watching your videos, because you transport so much real experience ❤️
My cat on my lap really enjoyed the interrupting bird 😁
Hello Immy,
I watch your channel for couple of years (not all videos and haven't seen the Xmas gifting guide) but now in March 2024 I am watching this 1,5y old one :-D To be honest I am not sure if you actually have your bike in Denver but during this video I was rooting for you to take it to US! you obviously love it and it is a sensible thing to do!
When I was moving back Czech rep. from South Africa I also packed "summer" clothes, books and items on my penultimate trip home. Unfortunately it was a last trip for my boyfriend to S.Africa (visa issues 😡🤬). So on my last way home I also had to pack his stuff with me. Luggage was overstuffed, overweight, even the carry-on and I packed a box for shipping. I wish I knew it would go that bad and vacuumed the clothes the trip before.t
Really nice video about mindful and slow de-cluttering, thank you
Really, really loved this video. Thank you for being so honest, sincere, raw, unfiltered, and it’s obvious how much work went into editing this! ❤️
What a beautiful video and story!
gonna be honest, i don't think i could EVER do long distance, so impressed with you!
This really inspires me to reevaluate the value of the things I own, do I just have them because I feel I need them or from societal expectations? Or do they help me live my life?
I’m also super excited to see how your content evolves once you’ve moved!
Wow 🤩 you really express yourself very well ❤
The motivation of all these videos is unfathomable. I am so stressed about my wedding which has all but fallen apart; we're doing it anyway end of month. And the name change, and the visa, and the move. I've got to send some of my things with my wife when she goes home to our flat, and then start getting rid of the rest. I am moving to a different culture, climate and language. I will be the only brown person for miles I'd fathom. I'll have to be a new Me. So I'm getting rid of a lot of my stuff.
I've been feeling so inspired by you and Malama Life who, like me, is moving from America to Europe. Saving up to redo the apartment parquet in the home I have in Austria, and preparing for more children as we've already planned to expand the family as soon as possible.
So much to do! Exhausting but very exciting.
Loved the video and the storytelling. Watched it with my sister who's only heard of you and she enjoyed it as well. I appreciated how relaxed and honest the video was, without the normative and deterministic view of an 'extreme declutter' like so many here on youtube. Keep being you, Immy, and best of luck in the move! (from a felow international mover)
You've done a wonderful job at downsizing. Good for you! You should feel very proud. I enjoy watching your journey
Thank you Amy, I'm really glad you've enjoyed watching :) x
My daughter and her husband and 2 children owned a house full of stuff and they sold it all, except each having a carry on and a personal for flying. I have about 5 totes in my basement to hold for them and that is all they own now. They are travelling the world and we’re in London already, now in Scotland. We are Canadian.
Wow ! That really is amazing to hear. Thank you for sharing, I hope they're enjoying their travels.
Beautifu l video - really thoughtful and honest. Thank you. I am just interested in what books you kept in the end. Take good care
I had to move from Kansas to Maine and had already decluttered so much stuff. I ended up leaving everything I loved in a storage unit in Maine, not knowing if I would every see it again. I paid $100.00 a month for two years. I was depressed and heartbroken.
Then a miracle happened and I found myself back in Kansas. (Just like Dorothy). I was so happy to have the things I loved so much back.
I absolutely adore this video, even besides the content you're such a great video creator. The sounds, the clips, everything. Love love love!
So I live in Portland, OR, if you bring your bike to a place like Portland just realize the chances of it being stolen or vandalized are very high. Also something to mention about cities on the west coast( and Portland specifically) the amount of unhoused people is growing dramatically daily, the government doesn’t do anything to help these people, it’s an awful thing to witness, I have volunteered a lot to help the unhoused community, but the issue is massive. The streets are filthy, people literally dying on the street, living in shacks, tents, and campers and the city’s solution is to clear the camps, which results in these people losing everything over and over. I know a man who’s wife died because the city threw out her seizure medication. I’ve lived here for 10 years and it’s so depressing. My family and I are actually waiting on our paperwork to move to Ireland where my MIL lives. Im sorry if this was a downer but it is legitimately so bad here, and it gets worse everyday. And I just want to warn you.
I moved into a new house with my new boyfriend and our 4 young kids. Not an easy process, but we got rid of 70% of our possessions. We have a small house and each children has his own bedroom (some kids have special needs). We keep it as minimal as we can.
hello, thanks for another lovely video! i have a little video request- i got sick this week and so i went about my usual routine, buying a box of medicine here, a pill bottle there, etc. etc. i realized how much waste im creating every time i get sick!
could u make a video on how to recover from a cold/fever/flu, whilst minimizing your waste?
thank you! sending u love & thanks for all the wonderful videos you’ve shared with us so far!
Very beautifully written intro. I've been watching your videos for a few years, and just want to say that I appreciate your perspective! I've moved a lot as an adult and had to pare my physical things down over time, keeping inventory. I also moved to be with my bf a year ago, and now we're considering moving again. It's a lot, esp if you are going far. But good luck with your transition to the U.S.!
Got really inspired. I am getting a bit of a problem. I want to move to another city (where my boyfriend lives) but sometimes I get in this trap mind thing that I need this shirt, this book, this little thing and i forget about my main goal. I would love to ear from you on this topic.
You really got me inspired ❤️
Love this one a lot !! Best wishes for the new life Immy !
Im about to start my declutter to move abroad journey 😄 reminding yourself the goal is to move and live with your other half does give a lot of motivation! Wish me luck bc I definitely started a bit late 😂
congrats on finishing your declutter!
Thank you xx
what a wonderful video!
Thank you so much!! Really chuffed you liked it xx
Your narration on this video❤️🔥
i’ve loved watching this series!
Thank you xxx
If you move to the DC area, I would die of happiness. There are so many cute communities right outside of DC, and I live in one of those in northern Virginia. Good luck with your move, wherever it is!
What a beautiful video💕
Im from US and moved to UK to be with my long distance relationship. I have been in the UK for the last 2 years and i finally get to know who he really is..... which is not good. Anyway i hope you dont make the same mistake like i did. Once you move to a different country its like you start your life all over again. Im still waiting for my visa to be approved and it's very tough. Stuck in the house and not be able to drive nor work. Maybe move to US isnt as bad as vice versa. Good luck to you. I hope he is the right person for you to make the big sacrifice.
I'm happy for you and hope you have an amazing life together!
So good to see a video from you, Immy. ♥ I think you did a great job decluttering and I wish you so much joy as you move forward on your new adventure! :D Do you have a date yet when you are joining your sweetie in the US? I'm looking forward to sharing your journey via video. Big blessings to you both. ♥♥
Thank you so much Jemma xx no date yet, I am still waiting for my interview at the US embassy in London. We're hoping for October but as always we are completely flexible because you just never know!
@@SustainablyVegan Good to be flexible! :D Sending good vibes for October! ♥
such a cute video! You're such an inspiration!!
So congratulations I assume this video means that you're finally done decluttering. It is very hard to pick just the most important things that mean the most to you 👍👍❤
Yes! Finally! It really is but I'm so pleased that the move will be less stressful because I'll have less to worry about!
New video, yay! Your channel is one out of two that I keep watching and still haven't unsubscribed. The other one being muchelleb. And I wait for your videos with even more eagerness as they are quite personal and interesting. Plus you are vegan and love cooking and learning new things like myself ;)
This was so inspiring and exciting. 💙💙💙
Yay xx
Thank you for this inspiring vlog! I hope your new journey in the states is as amazing with your fiancé! 🥰
thanks for this video i move out of my 3 yr apartment in March. I'm going to start back on donating but i can only keep a handful of necessities. i have a big problem with shopping! so far ive done good with slowing down
You might be just in time for a cleanup in Old Town Alexandria in September!! If you ever wanna hang out in the area lmk, always down to make a new friend 😊
sweeatheart i know you are trying and having to make big decisions right now and i can see how you are trying to do all the right things, and honestly life is all about decisions, I am 60yrs and i have done some stupid things and some great things, clothes and books come and go all the time, the bike well i think thats a unique personal item and i think keeping it is wise, if you do decide to let it go i think you need to give it to someone who deserves it, and some things deserve that right parting or keeping them. I have some embroidery silks that i am just not willing to part with because my friend who has passed away gave them to me, and i want them to go to someone who will appreciate them, that seems responsible to me.
I left an abusive relationship with few things but things have come and gone since, and i don,t want to hold onto anything too tightly that i lose my peace and joy,
I also want to share one last thing that i feel passionate about, i keep original photos and i like to pass them around at family/friends gathering, sitting around a p.c. isnt my kind of fun and if i want to give a photo away i can, or place the photo in a frame or on a shelf/journal.
All the best for your new chapter in your life, remember its a chapter not the whole book. HUGS.
that beach is amazing
We don’t mind the bird 🐦😊