Trash or no trash

I'm a real sentimental type of person. I like keeping old things, let's just say, with sentimental values. Before throwing things out, I look at them first and my mind would automatically think of ways I can possibly reuse them. I even keep old papers just as long as they don't have writings on the back.

I'm also a bit of a neat freak (okay, some might react badly. YES, I'm one big hell of a clean and neat freak!) I like cleaning my home everyday, even if I'm tired from work. My mop is my closest friend. I don't like clutter. I hate dust. If my daughter has coughs and colds, I blame it on dirt first (no kidding). I like keeping things organized. If you want to piss me off, just go ahead and don't put my things on their proper places.

Is this an OC disorder? Perhaps I have the genetic tendency of having one. I think my mom has a mild case of it. It can help you sometimes but it can be extremely distressing.

Anyway, what am I talking about? I only want to share some ways we can reuse those things we usually consider trash.

Hmm.. that Strabucks on the go..

I now use it as a medicine holder/organizer.

And that toilet paper roll..

How about some of these things?

- an empty tissue box for your plastic grocery bags/brown paper bags

- shoe boxes to organize your bills or letters

- old mouse pads for kitchen countertops

- old contact lens case for your meds

- old-fashioned mugs as spoon/fork holder

- chocolate or wafer canisters for your child's colors and pens

There are lots of ways we can make use of our old stuffs. So better think twice before saying 'sayonara'.