The 100 Things Challenge

While browsing various blogs on minimalism, I came across the 100 things challenge. You try to minimize the number of your possessions down to 100 things not counting furniture, books, or collections. I don't know why a minimalist would have a collection of anything. I guess it would include dvds or a photo album etc. I think I could do the 100 things challenge. I think I am already there. I just haven't listed them. So here goes. I guess going by room would be easiest.

Bedroom
1. bed
2. pet carrier
3. radio
4. art on wall
5. alarm clock
6. purse
7. curtains
8. pillow
9. shoes
10. comforter

Bathroom
11. soap
12. shampoo
13. toothpaste
14. tooth brush
13. comb
14. patchouli oil
15. deodorant
16. make up
17. hanging rubber bat
18. bathrobe
19. shower curtain
20. rug
21. shower brush
22. loofa
23. hair dryer
24. curling iron
25. hair spray
26. medicine
27. mirror
28. towel
29. face cloth
30. floss
31. mouthwash
32. razor
33. laundry bag
34. bottle of 409
35. girl toiletries

Kitchen
36. blender
37. dogs medicine
38. salt
39. mug
40. dish
41. rag
42. pan
43. frying pan
44. spatula
45. art on wall
46. dog shampoo
47. laundry detergent
48. can of raid
49. dish soap
50. strainer

Living room
51. tv
52. vcr/dvd player in one
53. clock
54. lava lamp
55. bowl for laundry quarters
56. lotion
57. framed picture
58. art
59. fake skull
60. skull candle
61. books
62. dvds
63. VHS tapes
64. stuffed animal
65. wooden cat
66. dog bed
67. blanket
68. space heater
69. futon
70. chair
71. trunk
72. mac book
73. universal remote
74. notebook
75. backpack
76. photo album
77. magazines
78. dog dish
79. bean bag
80. art supplies
81. giant T-bone steak sculpture
82. broom
83. umbrella
84. table
85. lamp
86. dog leash
87. other purse
88. coat
89. scarf
90. gloves

Closet
91. clothes
92. extra shoes
93. dog paper
94. skateboard
95. vacuum
96. art
97. rug
98. empty boxes
99. box of stuff to go to Goodwill
100. rack for clothes

I am pretty much there. I only have 5 pairs of shoes. I didn't list my dogs nail clippers. I know there are some things I listed that could go I guess. The empty boxes are for if I move or get rid of more stuff. My sister gave me the wooden cat. I do only have one dish and one bowl. I wash them by hand. its nice to know i am quite close to only 100 things. But still the place looks cluttered since it is such a small place. All those pictures you see on Google of the minimal homes....they are actually big rooms with lots of space. I am still not satisfied. I want to be more minimal. When winter is over I want to get rid of one of my blankets. Get rid of some more clothes. Almost there.