One day I looked at my spewing closet and wondered what it represented about me. I like to think I am a very tidy person. Everything is in its place and labeled in my mind in various sections. Every time I move home for the summer, it feels as though my room seems to get smaller and smaller. Don't get me wrong it is a good problem to have, to have more stuff than I have room for, however, my closet looks like it will burst at any moment.

This has lead me to reflect why my closet seems to always be overflowing, and what that says about me. I have clothes and artifacts from years ago I can't get rid of because they represent memories I cherish. Even if I don't use them presently, or haven't in the last year, I have this desire to still hang onto it.

My closet says that I cherish moments deeply, and maybe for too long. I seem to associate clothes with excitement, a distraction of life's messes, love, new beginnings, stepping stones, sought after confidence, and of celebrations. Sometimes I won't wear something if there is a negative connotation with it. I know it may sound ridiculous, but it is true! You would think I would get rid of it, but instead, I wait for time to pass to reset its' memory.

My closet shows me what I need to work on. For starters, I need to stop being so superstitious about a piece of cloth, not buy clothing for every possible occasion in my life, and know that letting go of something physical does not mean its' memory will wither away. I am determined to restart what my closet says about me! Of course I will keep my first onesie, but I don't really need my high school musical pajamas. I will learn to reuse my clothing more often, and pick out things for the bigger occasions. I will learn to let go, and move on! I seek for being at peace in my day to day, and I would love for my closet to show a calm reflection.

Here is to the challenge, and i encourage you all to reflect what your closet says about you!