I could've been the one filming this, I had over 1k polishes and thought about getting into blogging or starting a channel but I never did, I hit a point where I didn't even want to do my nails anymore because the decision about what polish to wear was paralyzing. The hard part to swallow is I purchased all those polishes myself. Ouch. I gave away tons and donated a HUGE box full to a local women's shelter. I stopped hoarding in 2018, after my first massive destash I had probably 150 polishes, then each year I'd chip away at it some more. I've been hovering at between 60-75 for the past 4 years. I'd love to have a smaller number but the honest truth is that every polish I have is a favorite and I have my passion back. I see a new launch and I can think "oh that's pretty, but I don't need it."
I've never had more than 200 bottles of polish but I definitely can relate to your feeling that a large collection becomes a burden and takes up a lot of space. I originally thought I could minimize my collection by using polish up but I came to realize that using up a bottle of polish takes so long that reducing by using it up isn't realistic. I'm still working on cutting my collection down to the ones I really love and look forward to having a smaller curated collection that I can really use and enjoy.
I have been here from the beginning and I remember the big declutter. I understood everything you were going through and all the pressure and expectations you felt. I remember when you switched to cooking and even some crafting. I remember your vlogmases and always looked forward to them. I remember your travels for your job and your lunches out, visits with friends and even your walks. I remember some of the very hard and sad changes as well. I remember your hard post physio video and the days you truly were hurting. Then came changes to incorporate meditation and mindfulness as well. I have always appreciated exactly who you are and always will. I wish I could let you see yourself through others eyes. You are sometimes so hard on yourself and it hurts me to see you hurt. 💔 😢 You are an amazingly special person..emotions and all. You are talented and kind and beautiful inside and out.
Oh gosh, your comment brought me to tears. Thank you for being here all this time, I always appreciate your kind words, support and encouragement. It has been quite the journey, and I'm really grateful to those like you who have been along for it with me! You're right, I am so hard on myself at times, I'm working on it. You are amazing too, thank you, sending you so much love ❤️❤️
