Purge.

As I finish packing my final items I am realizing I have taken my closet for granted. Through my boarding school and college careers I was able to transport clothing to and from home with ease. This luxury early on established a negative relationship between myself and small suitcases. My voyage to Europe will be the first exception to my love of overpacking. By May 14th I plan to return to the United States with the skill of minimalism being my new normality. The ultimate test and mile marker toward my success will be discovered through my weekend backpacking trips. My designated bag for these three day trips will be a standard-sized school backpack, with an abnormal number of pockets. This sack will limit the amount I may pack. I will have to be very strategic and minimal with my wardrobe choices and in return will have more freedom to move around Europe without the burden of a heavy suitcase.

In hand with my new packing goals, I am learning more about the world as a consumer society. As you probably know, most americans aim to accomplish “the American dream”. This dream is to purchase a car, a home, a white picket fence, etc. Many people believe that with a higher amount of material comfort their level of happiness will also be much higher. It is my goal to separate my life from this belief as much possible. Instead of pursuing a money driven career, I plan to pursue a life path that allows me to make a positive change in the world. I will focus on the experiences I have and the people I meet along the way. My newly minimalist lifestyle will help me achieve this life outlook. I plan to own only a few items, with each item made to a very high caliber. I will only buy items which are necessary to my life. Regarding my wardrobe style, it will become very neutral. This will allow me to match and layer fewer clothing items while still maintaining a diverse collection of outfit parings overall.

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