What I got rid of today.

Done and done. And done and done.

Today ends the items I’m leaving in Cuba.

These shirts, all of which I like, but I just don’t wear nearly enough anymore…are headed to the RID pile.

I brought them along to Cuba, just in case I needed to wear something “a little” nicer than beach/resort wear while I’m there.

This is the last wearing of some items I’ve held on to a bit longer than I should’ve.

But…no longer.

Underperforming now.

I’m amazed at how many “basics” one man can acquire.

So…these simple undershirts are staying behind in Cuba.

In hopes they find someone who hasn’t overacquired.

To say the least.

Orange you glad?

I’ve had this shirt for about 5 years…ever since my trip to Africa.

It’s served me well – it’s perfect in all sorts of weather…it’s easy to clean on the road…and it was ideal for a trip like my Africa one – when I needed a shirt I could wear for multiple days, with minimal care.

But, you see, it’s taking up room in my closet in Dallas when none of those conditions apply.

So, I’m using it for its intended purpose, one more time in Cuba. Then casting it to the RID project.

As it should be.

Pants, just pants.

I’ve had these pants for quite some time. In fact, they’re kind of my “go to” pair.

And that’s why they’re staying behind in Cuba.

I’m going to try to RID myself of the things that merely keep me comfortable, and in my patterns. To embrace and treasure the things that are of a CONSCIOUS choice, and are part of an ACTIVE approach to everything in my life.

Goodbye Mark Ecko pants…you were my favorite…and that’s why you’re going.

Used in Cuba for the last time.

We’re coming up on the end of the year…a time when people make their resolutions.

Mine is to get myself back on my workout schedule I was on earlier in 2010. I’ve fallen off for a lot of reasons lately:

1) Too much travel,

2) Too much “other” commitments,

3) Too many excuses.

I brought these workout clothes to leave behind in Cuba as an offering to remind myself to stay on schedule, to stay after it…and to stay committed.

Here’s wishing you luck with all your resolutions in the new year.

Again with the sweater vest.

Yesterday, I gave away a sweater vest. And today, I give away another one.

Truth is, I’m not really sure why I’ve been holding on to this one for so long. I rarely wear it, and it really doesn’t have the distinctiveness I usually seek out when buying new clothing.

Here’s to giving away ALL the items in my life I’m not COMPLETELY committed to.